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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.

A project developed among us Lorettos at Presentation Manor, a few months ago, that came out of a discussion about how we could become...