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WELCOME TO

LORETTO SISTERS   

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Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Who we are?

We are inspired by the ground-breaking vision of our founder, Mary Ward, and united by a desire to serve God’s people across Canada.

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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’.

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.

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

  • 8 Day Silent Retreat
    8 Day Silent Retreat
    Fri, Jul 26
    Georgina
    Jul 26, 2024, 3:30 p.m. – Aug 02, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
    Georgina, 379 Bouchier St, Keswick, ON L4P 3C8, Canada
    Jul 26, 2024, 3:30 p.m. – Aug 02, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
    Georgina, 379 Bouchier St, Keswick, ON L4P 3C8, Canada
    Take time to receive the gifts of silence waiting for you.
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  • 6 Day Silent Retreat
    6 Day Silent Retreat
    Thu, Sep 05
    Loretto Maryholme
    Sep 05, 2024, 3:30 p.m. – Sep 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
    Loretto Maryholme, 379A Bouchier St, Roches Point, ON L0E 1P0, Canada
    Sep 05, 2024, 3:30 p.m. – Sep 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
    Loretto Maryholme, 379A Bouchier St, Roches Point, ON L0E 1P0, Canada
    Take time to receive the gifts of silence waiting for you, restoring and renewing your mind, body & spirit.
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  • Celtic Spirituality
    Celtic Spirituality
    Fri, Sep 13
    Georgina
    Sep 13, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Sep 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
    Georgina, 379 Bouchier St, Keswick, ON L4P 3C8, Canada
    Sep 13, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Sep 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
    Georgina, 379 Bouchier St, Keswick, ON L4P 3C8, Canada
    Celtic spirituality can open inner doors to your heart, soul & vision.
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  • 3 Day Silent Retreat
    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
    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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We Do

Today, Loretto Sisters in Canada work to accomplish the objectives of our mission statement in a variety of ways. These include works of education, promotion of justice and ministries of spirituality and pastoral care.

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