May 3rd, 2009 “Divine love is like a fire.” We are called by God to a vocation of love.” -- Mary Ward, c. 1619 The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loretto Sisters), their associates, friends and honored guests gathered at St. Paul’s Basilica in Toronto, Ontario for a special Eucharistic celebration on Sunday May 3rd, 2009. His Grace, Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, was the Presider...

The Institute Story in the Universe Story IBVM Sisters and Associates gathered at Loretto Abbey on January 3rd, 2009 to inaugurate the Canadian Province’s celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The theme of the day, “the Institute Story in the Universe Story” was chosen to highlight the new responses that were evoked in the 17th century...

Details to be posted From Charity to Justice: A full day workshop co-sponsored by the Multi-Faith Centre. Each major religion addresses the need for social justice and calls its members to action. The day begins with a prayer service, then an outreach to some shelter or soup kitchen. Shared discussion to followed identifying the causes of such issues and what action can be taken. Corporate...