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Loretto Schools AlumnaeEntry/Object ID
055.0022Description
Four alumnae who attended Loretto Schools. On the back, the names of Agnes Lennon Carey, Alice Lacey Archibald, Dorothy Rogers and Marcita Rey are listed along with schools and graduation dates. Loretto Academy in Woodlawn, Loretto High School in Sault St. Marie and St. Mary's Academy in Joliet are mentioned.Context
Born in 1585 in North Yorkshire, England, Mary Ward founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1609. Focused on education, the Sisters developed their ministry despite significant political, spiritual and material challenges. In 1880, the Canadian Mission of the IBVM established a presence in Illinois, and the following year, the IBVM North American Branch was created. In 1892, their ministry expanded into Chicago, and by 1896, the Sisters had opened a school in Michigan. Over the following decades, further growth resulted in ministries in California and Arizona, both of which began in 1949. In the 21st Century, the IBVM and its companions are active in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, California and Arizona.Lexicon
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