World Environment Day
For some time now, we have considered options regarding the bushland we own at Bolwarra, near Portland. This property was purchased by Loreto in 1961 with the intention of building a…
Lighting Up Lives
The Sundarbans region in West Bengal, India, is one of the most remote parts of the country, comprising mainly of islands and forests. A diverse, complex ecosystem rules the region, and…
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…
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…
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…
125 Years of Loreto in the West
In 1895, the Bishop of Perth, Bishop Matthew Gibney, visited Mary’s Mount in Ballarat to speak to Mother Gonzaga Barry about beginning a Loreto foundation in Perth. According to the Bishop…
I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me
At the heart of the Loreto Network’s engagement with refugees and asylum seekers are Jesus’ words: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” With the support and encouragement of…
Graduating with Gratitude
Earlier this month, we farewelled the Class of 2021 with graduation rituals that are familiar traditions at Loreto Normanhurst (LN). Of course, there was much that was unfamiliar about the…
A Hand to Reach Out and a Life to be Touched
Since COVID-19 started, many people have been struggling to make ends meet, especially during the lockdown. Transportation was limited, leading to food scarcity. People were only allowed to go out for…