Tuesday, November 04, 2025
The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary joins with the Congregation of Jesus
Wheaton, IL, Nov. 4, 2025 — The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM/Loretto) is formally united as one with the Congregation of Jesus (CJ). We now share one name, one vision, and one spirit—continuing our founder, Mary Ward’s, legacy together as a single, international congregation consisting of roughly 1,800 CJ women religious around the globe.Today, we gather in hope and joy in celebration of this historic moment. US Region Loretto Sisters watch the livestreamed Holy Mass from Illinois, Arizona,
