Stewarding the Loreto mission for future generations
Loreto Ministries provides governance and leadership for Loreto schools in Australia, supporting communities where young people are empowered to seek truth, act with courage, and shape a more just world in the spirit of Mary Ward.
150 Years Celebration Mass, Loreto College Ballarat, March 2025.
Margaret Kennedy - Chair, Loreto Ministries & Sr Helen Maguire CJ - First Consultor, Loreto Province Australia & South East Asia lead procession. Photo: Loreto College Ballarat
OUR MISSION
Continuing the mission of Jesus as seekers of truth and doers of justice.
400+
Years of women’s education
1875
Loreto arrived in Australia
6
Schools across Australia
6,280+
Students in the network
ABOUT LORETO MINISTRIES
The governing body behind a living mission
Loreto Ministries is the governing body for six Catholic girls' schools across Australia. Established in 2015 and recognised as a Ministerial Public Juridic Person under Canon Law in 2023, we carry civil and canonical responsibility for Loreto's education ministry.
We exist to ensure every Loreto school flourishes - grounded in the charism of Mary Ward, responsive to the needs of today, and faithful to a tradition that has endured for four centuries.
OUR MISSION
“Continuing the mission of Jesus as seekers of truth and doers of justice - we offer excellent Catholic education, provide leadership for vibrant and flourishing ministries, and collaborate with others to build a just and sustainable world.”
Verity
“To do what we have to do well.”
Justice
"Seekers of truth and doers of justice."
Sincerity
"Such as we appear; as we are."
Freedom
"Act from love, not fear."
Felicity
"A cheerful heart is most essential."
Loreto Ministries Steward Directors, Principals & Board Chairs Conference – July 2025, Loreto Kirribilli
OUR VISION
"Our vision is for an inclusive, flourishing Circle of Friends collaborating to steward our Loreto story of excellence in education into the future."
Six schools. One network.
A shared mission.
Ballarat, VIC
Loreto College Ballarat
The founding Loreto school in Australia, established on the banks of Lake Wendouree in 1875.
Brisbane, QLD
Loreto College Coorparoo
A vibrant Loreto community in Brisbane's southside, committed to the spirit of Mary Ward.
Sydney, NSW
Loreto Kirribilli
A harbour-side school forming young women to be seekers of truth and doers of justice.
Adelaide, SA
Loreto College Marryatville
Excellence grounded in the Mary Ward tradition of freedom, integrity and joy.
Sydney, NSW
Loreto Normanhurst
Set in the hills of northern Sydney, forming young women as leaders and changemakers.
Melbourne, VIC
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak
A Melbourne school with a proud heritage forming women of faith, purpose and compassion.
GOVERNANCE & STEWARDSHIP
Trusted stewardship of a living mission
Loreto Ministries provides principled governance and leadership for our schools, ensuring each ministry operates with integrity, transparency and fidelity to the Mary Ward charism. Our governance structure unites canonical and civil authority under one accountable body.
Loreto Ministries Steward Directors - June 2026
In the Footsteps of Mary Ward Pilgrims 2024 at the birthplace of Mary Ward, Mulwith, North Yorkshire, England
FORMATION
Growing leaders in the Loreto tradition
Formation is at the heart of what we do. We support principals, board chairs and staff across the network to deepen their understanding of our mission and lead with purpose.
NEWS FROM LORETO MINISTRIES
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