Christmas message from the CEO
As another COVID-19 year passes, I reflect on the many significant moments, contributions, and challenges presented throughout 2021. This year has given us many opportunities, not only to continue to learn…
From Little Things Big Things Grow
From August 2021-2022, the Irish Province of Loreto is celebrating the bicentenary of their foundation by Mother Frances Teresa Ball. Frances ‘Teresa” Ball was a young Englishwoman who…
God’s gift of surprises – Mary Ward, Mother Gonzaga Barry, and the work of Loreto Ministries.
Towards the end of last year, after 24 years of senior leadership roles in Catholic boys’ schools in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, I chose to take an extended sabbatical…
Farewell, Susan Stevens
Dr Susan Stevens concludes her time as Principal of Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak at the conclusion of this year. After more than 20 years of service to Loreto, we pay tribute to her and all she has achieved…
Living Laudato Si’
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform calls on all people of good will to respond to Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on caring for our common home. The seven Laudato Si’ goals guide our actions and redefine…
Girls Speak Out!
It was wonderful to join together with our Loreto Schools all around Australia for the Day of the Girl webinar. We were deeply moved by what we witnessed during the webinar and…
Graduating with Gratitude
Earlier this month, we farewelled the Class of 2021 with graduation rituals that are familiar traditions at Loreto Normanhurst (LN). Of course, there was much that was unfamiliar about the…
Belonging & Becoming: A Reflection on the Plenary Council
When I first became involved in the Plenary Council, it was in response to a call for volunteers to come forward to assist with perhaps one meeting of discernment for my parish…
Music Can Change the World
There may be two centuries between them, but musician Gianni Corvaia (Nedlands ’08) couldn’t agree more with Beethoven’s famous words. Growing up in Perth, Gianni’s early years were filled with…
From Loreto Blue to Green & Gold
Representing your country at the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of sport, a privilege only available every four years (or five in this year’s circumstance). This August, the Australian Loreto community had…