Loretto Sisters

Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Prayer is central to the life of a Loretto Sister. Through prayer we acknowledge God and creation in all its glory and wonder and we bring the needs of the world to our loving God. Many of our senior Sisters have a special devotion to prayer ministry.

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Celebrating St. Phoebe: A Vespers of Faith and Fellowship

"Becoming/Being One." Creating bridges between communities.

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Spirituality

Through the Ministry of Spirituality we actively encourage and support others

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The Loretto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, IBVM) are an active community of Catholic women seeking to spread the Gospel as ‘Contemplatives in Action’.

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Mary Ward (1585 - 1645) founder, an English woman who held a strong conviction “that women in time to come will do much,” continues to inspire and challenge women today.

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Loretto | IBVM Canada has had a presence in Canada for over 175 years and continues with our mission to educate and inspire young women.

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IBVM Events

3 Day Silent Retreat
Tue, Nov 05
Georgina
Nov 05, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – Nov 07, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Georgina, 379 Bouchier St, Keswick, ON L4P 3C8, Canada
Nov 05, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – Nov 07, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Georgina, 379 Bouchier St, Keswick, ON L4P 3C8, Canada
Take time for yourself in this beautiful sacred space on Lake Simcoe to rest, rejuvenate and receive the gifts of silence waiting for you, restoring and renewing your mind, body & spirit.
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The Hope of Advent
Fri, Dec 06
Georgina
Dec 06, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Dec 08, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Georgina, 379 Bouchier St, Keswick, ON L4P 3C8, Canada
Dec 06, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Dec 08, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Georgina, 379 Bouchier St, Keswick, ON L4P 3C8, Canada
A silent, guided advent retreat in preparation for this season of hope, peace, joy and love gift yourself, or someone else, with a quiet weekend of reflection, prayer and input.
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