I’m Just So Happy!
On Saturday, 22nd April 2023, people from far and wide gathered for the 5:30 pm Mass at the Jesuit Parish Church of St Francis Xavier in Lavender Bay, Sydney. There was a noticeable buzz of…
Following in the Footsteps of Mary Ward
A great spirit of adventure accompanied 29 students and 4 staff as they embarked on an 18-day itinerary through Italy in the Term 1 holiday. Their dream, nourished by learning the Italian language, culture…
The Mary Ward Year of Justice
Each year, Loreto communities around Australia explore one of Mary Ward’s five virtues. In 2023, our focus is on Justice. Mary Ward’s sense of justice flowed from her love of God and faith in God’s love for her…
More Than the Sum of Our Parts
To spend quality time with my global family of Mary Ward sisters, both IBVM’s and CJ’s, at the 2022 General Congregation was incredible. I was immersed in the passionate discussions concerning faith and church…
2023 Mary Ward Connect
The Mary Ward Connect program, organised by the Loreto Schools of Australia Committee (LSAC), came back with a vengeance in 2023 with travelling an option once again and the strengths of the online…
In Courage, Freedom and Love
Commitment takes courage, love and faith. These qualities, and many more, were so evident in the recent Eucharist to celebrate the First Profession of Sr Jwan Kada ibvm. Held on a radiant summer’s…
Becoming One
This year, 2022, has been a momentous one in the history of Mary Ward’s Institute. As you may remember, the Institute was founded in 1609, so it is now over four hundred years old. As it grew, for various reasons the local…
Talking Transformative Love
Looking back on our childhood, we recall sitting with others, conversing about many things – play, drama, joy, and pain. In this circle, we begin forming our identity. As we age, our conversations change, made more…
Nurturing Brighter Futures
Loreto Sister Sr Aithien Nguyen ibvm has spent the last six years missioned to Gariuai, Timor-Leste, where she was the Director of Loreto Centro, a pre-primary school and community centre focused on…
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…