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What a magical Winter Wonderland we are enjoying in this deep winter season! Storms and vast heaps of snow did not deter our brave guests from travelling to receive rest, serenity and yummy food over several events. Our Advent Retreat once again attracted women of various faiths. See their comments below.

The winter has been long and cold, albeit with a couple of fantastic weekend snowstorms to bring some excitement. January’s snowstorm saw students moving to online learning and others working from home. In February, students got a proper snow day off from their studies. For both snowstorms, Central Park was filled with families and kids sledding down hills, throwing snowballs, building snowmen, and letting their dogs frolic in the freshness.

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.

Blessing for Sarah Rudolph IBVM, Sept 16, 2025. On this day 178 years ago, some of our sisters landed here to begin a new mission. I ‘m sure when they left Ireland, they went with blessings, encouragement and much love. We are giving that today to Sarah as she leaves for New York city and the United Nations, sent by the joint leadership of IBVM and CJ as we head into formal union in the ministry of God’s people and for God’s people around the world. We are sending her to im

Loretto Maryholme Update: As winter turned into spring, the centre has become busier with silent 3-day retreats as well as a number of private retreats. A few highlights were: hosting the Loretto Associates for a weekend; sharing two-days with the full staff of the Loretto Ministries; and a fully booked new writing retreat: Journaling as Spiritual Practice. An Earth Day event was a great start to re-engaging the local community in the Centre.