History of the Institute
Loreto College, St. Stephen’s Green is part of a worldwide network of schools run by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (known to us as Loreto).
- Founded by Mary Ward 1585-1645
- Pioneered a new type of religious life for women adapted from the way of life which St. Ignatius of Loyola gave to the Society of Jesus.
- Found apostolic expression in Catholic education.
- Was introduced to Ireland by a Dublin woman, Frances Teresa Ball, who made her novitiate in the Bar Convent, York (IBVM).
- Established the first house of the Irish Branch in Rathfarnham in 1821.
Called Loreto – the name by which all subsequent foundations made from Rathfarnham are still known.
Loreto Philosophy of Education
- Centred in God.
- Rooted in Gospel values.
- Derives its objectives and specific expression from the insights and vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola and Mary Ward.
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