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Alumna Spotlight on Amparo Findlay, Loretto Abbey, 1980
At The Abbey Mrs. Josie Minard, who exuded great style, elegance and flair, comes to mind. She taught me how to sew with precision and care, and so began my lifelong love of sewing and for fashion. Her attention to detail and meticulous instruction was a huge asset...
My first 6 months with the Loretto Alumnae Association
It’s been nearly 20 years since my time at Loretto College School (LCS). In my time, the school was located on Brunswick Ave., in the heart of the Annex in Toronto. I met my best friends. I discovered art. I was a star athlete. I learned that the stage was not my...
Alumna Spotlight on Cindy Vautour Smith, Loretto College 1992
At the College I started Grade 9 in the fall of 1988. I chose Loretto College because of its theatre, arts and music programs. I was very interested in the creative arts. When Mrs. McClelland became my art teacher in Grade 11, she unlocked all of my creative talent....
Alumna Spotlight on Rochelle Ivri, Loretto Abbey 1994
At The Abbey Rochelle Richards graduated from the Abbey in 1994 and remains in touch with many of her friends and teachers. She reflects on her time at the Abbey with fondness: "There were so many wonderful teachers but the teachers that had the most impact...
The Loretto Abbey Online Auction is Now Open: Claim your piece of history
November 26, 2018 The Loretto Sisters are marking a significant passage this month as they move from their current premises at 101 Mason Boulevard to Presentation Manor, a new senior’s residence for religious and lay persons. (Details of their transition can be found...
Seeking Loretto Abbey Alumnae in Tech or Communications to Share Their Experiences with Loretto Abbey Students
November 21, 2018 Loretto Abbey is hosting after-school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and SHSM (Specialized High School Major) Outreach Assemblies starting in January 2019. They are looking for speakers who work in a business, ICT...
Loretto Sisters are Leaving the Abbey
November 20, 2018 The Loretto Sisters are marking a significant passage in November as they move from their current premises at 101 Mason Boulevard to Presentation Manor, a new senior’s residence for religious and lay persons. The Sisters moved from the old Loretto...
Alumna Spotlight on Ida Altomare (nee Banylis) LCS class of 1975
At LCS: Ida graduated Loretto College School in 1975. She remembers how the Loretto high school experience was special and cherishes her time in a small school attached to a convent and considers herself blessed to be a Loretto girl. "I always admired Marlyn Bell. I...
The Erminia Tonelli Story
My Invincible Wife: The Erminia Tonelli Story A Photographed Exhibition by Sholom Wargon October 25, 2018 - November 30, 2018 Erminia Tonelli a beloved Guidance Counsellor and teacher of extended French at Loretto Abbey for 26 years passed away last year after a...
LCS Open House Oct 2018
On October 17, 2018 Loretto College School opened its doors to guests, alumnae, soon-to-be students and their families. It was a great introduction to the Loretto community and an excellent reminder of why so many of us carry fond memories of our days at Loretto....