Name/Title
Record of Loretto Alumnae, 1886 - 1918Entry/Object ID
055.0019Scope and Content
Record of Loretto Alumnae covering the years 1886 - 1918. The document is dated April 20th, 1980 and contains lists of St. Mary's Academy graduates, members in religion, those who passed away, alumnae officers, members who attended other Loretto schools, mailing information, statistics and more. There is also a brief cover letter sent to Sister Edna (Denise) Adams.
In 1880, the Canadian Mission of the IBVM sent Sisters to establish a presence in Joliet, Illinois. They maintained an education ministry in the community until departing in 1919.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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Religion, Religious Organizations, Sisters of Loretto, Students, StatsArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
Apr 20, 1980Reproductions
Notes
Please contact the IBVM Archives (archives@ibvm.us) for further information or materials requests.
