Loreto in Australia by Mary Ryllis Clark

When a small group of Irish nuns arrived in Ballarat in 1875, with their charismatic leader Mother Gonzaga Barry, who could have imagined the influence they would have on Catholic education in Australia?

Loreto in Australia, published by UNSW Press, is the story of women of great strength, charm and deep spirituality fulfilling Mary Ward's prediction that 'women in time to come will do great matters'. 

Author Mary Ryllis Clark said, "Every aspect of my work with the Loreto Sisters over the past few years has been notable for the extraordinary trust and generosity of all those associated with this project... it has been a privilege and an inspiration for me to write their story".

The book was launched in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Ballarat in 2009, as part of the Mary Ward 400 year anniversary celebrations.

Due to popular demand, Loreto in Australia has been reprinted and is available for AU$49 plus postage by emailing the Loreto Province office.
 

"..The characters, ambitions, disputes and sheer drama involved in the Australian Loretos' evolution offers both stunning surprise and inspiration."
Geraldine Doogue

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