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
Mary Ward
International
The office of Mary Ward International opened in 2002 to offer support to the sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Branch) in their international outreach. The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary has over 900 sisters working worldwide. The office is under the General administration of the sisters.
Participants at the International Education meeting
at Kolkata
IBVM sisters work in all continents and commit their resources to promoting the dignity and liberation of all, particularly of women and children. They are involved in both formal and non-formal education, in clinics, pastoral work and spiritual ministries, village projects and refugee work.
INTERNATIONAL FAMILY
IBVM has an international network of family, friends and colleagues throughout the world.
MWI will continue to build and develop this network by:
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promoting awareness and interest among our students
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forging and maintaining relationships with former students and other friends
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forming links with partners such as international agencies, IBVM institutions and communities.
MWI encourages the development of interest through:
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the publication of a magazine
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the provision of information and teaching aids to our schools
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personal contact with our donors
Some members of the Lay Associates
SUPPORT
MWI supports IBVM sisters and missions throughout the world and provides assistance with ministry and project needs.
MWI assists in obtaining co-financing for ministries and projects from major agencies.
MWI promotes mission-awareness in our schools and facilitates fundraising projects.
VOLUNTEERS
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