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As we journey toward "Becoming One"—the historic merger of the Congregatio Jesu (CJ) and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM)—we invite you to watch this moving tribute to our foundress, Mary Ward (1585–1645).

Discover how Mary Ward’s educational legacy continues to inspire Loretto schools in Canada, through faith, justice and leadership, as shared by Sister Evanne Hunter, CJ.

Sisters, Associates, Staff, and Friends gathered at Presentation Manor on July 31 for the official vote on the merger with the Congregation of Jesus. Join us for these festive and solemn moments.

It is with joy and gratitude that we share the attached wonderful news that IBVM members have voted in favour of merger with the Congregatio Jesu. Our foundress, and the great cloud of witnesses are smiling down on all IBVM and CJ sisters today.

After Mary Ward’s death her followers found themselves on a challenging and unexpected path. There were significant struggles and doubts. Ye

Mary walked her path as a woman waiting for God's hour, a saint of ordinary things.

Mary Ward was a woman of ordinary things. She did not seek anything extraordinary, having her feet on the ground. Her journey was difficult.

Mary Ward’s pilgrimage was grounded in the call she received from the Lord in 1611: Take the same. This call was connected to a contradictio

We are on a sacred path – Mary Ward’s wish, “I wish all were here”, is about to become a reality.

All types of beginnings need openness, conviction, courage, humility, love, determination, patient persistence and above all

Her meandering journey, which began in childhood, was finally taking shape. Yet many decisions lay ahead. She would need assurances.

Freedom, justice and sincerity marked her life, as they mark our own.  As we begin this Mary Ward Week two questions might assist us. 

A series of reflections for eight days - that not only recounts the remarkable journey of our Foundress, Venerable Mary Ward