Sisters of Loreto
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Catholic religious congregation
female religious order
institute of consecrated life
religious institute
The Sisters of Loreto, formally known as the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, are a Roman Catholic religious congregation of women dedicated to education, social justice, and missionary work worldwide.
Aliases (2)
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Catholic religious congregation
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female religious order → institute of consecrated life → religious institute → |
| canonicalStatus |
pontifical right institute
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| dedicatedTo |
education
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missionary work → social justice → |
| engagesIn |
advocacy for the poor
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catechesis → health care ministries → pastoral ministry → rural development → |
| followsRule |
Constitutions of the Society of Jesus (adapted)
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| foundedBy |
Mary Ward
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| foundedInCity |
Rome
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| foundedInCountry |
Italy
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| foundedInYear |
1609
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| hasCharism |
education in faith and justice
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| hasFounder |
Mary Ward
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| hasGeneralateIn |
Rome
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| hasOfficialName |
Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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| hasShortName |
Loreto Sisters
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| hasSpirituality |
Ignatian spirituality
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| mottoIncludes |
freedom
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joy → justice → sincerity → |
| namedAfter |
Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto
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| operatesIn |
Africa
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Americas → Asia → Australia → Europe → |
| patron |
Blessed Virgin Mary
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| primaryApostolate |
education of girls
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education of youth → missionary outreach → running colleges → running schools → social development projects → |
| promotes |
human rights
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peace and justice → women's education → |
| recognizedBy |
Holy See
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| religiousAffiliation |
Roman Catholic Church
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| vowsInclude |
chastity
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obedience → poverty → |
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Loretto Chapel
("Sisters of Loretto")
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foundedBy |
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Sisters of Loreto
("Loreto Sisters")
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hasShortName |
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Mother Teresa
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religiousOrder |
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Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu
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tookReligiousVows |