Passion and Drive
Louise Young’s early career was guided by three key themes: a love of sport, a passion for culture and travel, and a commitment to learning. Since graduating from Loreto Coorparoo in 2005…
Embracing the call for justice
On 24 May 2022, we celebrated the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. This seminal encyclical issued a clarion call to humanity to recognise…
An Interview with Nicki Patten
Nicki is the Executive Director of Jesuit Education Australia and has substantial cross-sector experience in not-for-profit, education, legal and corporate environments. Her career has included…
An Interview with Caroline Thompson
Caroline Thompson EdD was appointed Director of Formation for Mercy Partners and commenced duties in February 2015. She has worked extensively in secondary education and adult faith formation in…
Seeking the Energy of the Future
Once every eight years Loreto Sisters gather in their province or region and discern where and how the Spirit might be urging them into new ways of being and doing. The time span is determined…
Farewell Cate Sydes
Recently, we came together to celebrate and farewell Cate Sydes who dedicated six years to Loreto Ministries in the role of CEO. It was a day of mixed emotions, gratitude and good wishes as we…
Our Mission in Action
In 2022, we continue to strive for the betterment of women, children, and communities. Together with our project partners, Sisters, and the wider Loreto community, we aim to achieve a great deal this year….
Freedom Pitches Her Tent
Mary Ward’s words resound deeply as I discern God’s dream for me. I came to know of Mary Ward from the Loretos (as I like to call them), and I remember feeling captivated by their vision for social justice…
Capturing Imaginations
When Simone Chua finished her degree in Industrial Design, she knew the corporate world was not for her. Instead, she dreamed of exploring art and collaborative projects and took the first steps to…
Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a time of celebration across all Loreto schools. On and around the 8th of March, purple appears alongside the traditional Loreto blue on ribbons, badges…