Childhood: a time for happiness and love, not hard labour
Call to mind your children, grandchildren, young neighbours, students and children in your extended families, neighbourhood and friendship networks. Now, ponder one…
Passion for Justice
Born and raised in the Philippines, Loreto Sister Janet Palafox ibvm came of age rallying for change in the era of the Marcos dictatorship and has continued to spend most of her adult life championing social justice…
New Home, New Ministry
Sr Maureen Burke ibvm has been a Loreto Sister for over 54 years. Her ministry experience is extensive. Over the past few years, Maureen has spent significant time in South Sudan working as an English…
A United Front
As India continues to battle tragically high numbers of COVID-19, our Province network in Australia, and those who form part of our global community have come together, in the true spirit of Mary Ward, to…
Women in Science
The Loreto Kirribilli ‘LK Connect Mentoring & Networking Program’ provides the vital link between existing talent and expertise within the Loreto Kirribilli community and the raw potential of students on the…
Interns go Virtual
It is a truth universally acknowledged (as Jane Austen might say!) that many Loreto students across Australia dream of the opportunity to work at the United Nations (UN). They study the history and aims of the UN in…
Colour on Canvas
Sr Noni Mitchell IBVM was known as a faithful friend, medical doctor, brilliant educationist, mission-focused leader, and a truly extraordinary human being. Even her physical features were striking – deep brown eyes…
The Irish Connection
As part of the Loreto community in Australia, we are familiar with Mary Ward and Mother Gonzaga Barry, however the link between the founder of the Institute and the founder of the Australian Province, is an Irish…
More than words. Reconciliation and Care for the Earth. Both Take Action.
Loreto Coorparoo stands on the lands of the Turrbal and Jagera people. Like all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations, these people cared for the land and water they knew as Meanjin (Mee-an-jin) for thousands…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
This day was recognised by the UN in 2011. On this day, individuals and organisations worldwide highlight the importance of the rights of older people as prevention against the mistreatment and harm occurring in…