Loreto Globally

Our Loreto Chorus proclaims "Loreto’s banner gaily floats in lands both east and west…"
From Rathfarnham in the 19th century foundations were made in India, Canada, Australia, South and East Africa, Mauritius and Spain. From these, branches have spread in the United States and South America and more recently, Nepal,Vietnam, Thailand, Uganda and Bangladesh.
In 1977 the Central administration was transferred from Rathfarnham to Rome
Now, the Loreto Sisters (IBVM), which has more than 4000 members, ministers in 34 countries on 6 continents. Our new missions include Bolivia, Morocco, Mongolia, Tanzania, Vietnam, Thailand and Nepal.
There are 119 Loreto schools in 12 countries on 6 continents.
There are 70,000 Loreto students worldwide
There are over 3,500 teachers in Loreto Schools.
There are over 1,400 support staff employed in Loreto Schools.