Mary Ward Day of Giving
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(Donation directly supports our retired sisters.)
Sr. Elizabeth Carey and Sr. Mary Carton

Day of Giving

“Mary Ward Day of Giving” is a day that holds special meaning for our community and allows you to directly support the retired Sisters who “went where the greater need was” and followed a dedicated life of joyful ministry. The Loretto Sisters are truly “Mary Ward Women.” Throughout retirement, many Sisters still devote their days to serving those in their living communities, spending time in local schools and parishes and praying for the many prayer requests that we regularly receive. 

We are so very grateful for the last three years of support.

All donations from the Mary Ward Day of Giving help our retired Loretto Sisters, supporting their immediate needs for wellbeing and safety.

The Sisters’ 2026 medical needs include:

Sr. Arlene Connelly and Sr. Lorna Hays
  • LifeFone (Emergency alert system for Sisters to wear daily; $443.40/person/year)
  • Power lift chairs
  • Hearing aids (While over-the-counter hearing aid options can be purchased locally, we have found that these are often faulty, which can cause distress for the Sisters utilizing them. Due to this, we utilize the help of healthcare professionals to have hearing aids ordered, correctly fitted and adjusted. This comes at a higher out of pocket cost per Sister, per hearing aid needed – left/right.)

Join us, this year and every year on 1/23, in prayer and financial support! With a gift of $123, you can help us meet the needs of our Sisters who now need our support.

The Significance of January 23

On January 23, 1585, Mary Ward, founder of the Congregation of Jesus, was born for great things. 438 years later, her Sisters all around the world continue to carry her determined, joyful spirit.

On 1/23, we celebrate Mary Ward’s birthday and memory. We support her work, her mission and Christ’s mission of bringing God’s love to the world. “Mission is at the heart of who we are, and love is the driving force that urges us on.” This statement opens the chapter in the our constitution on ministry, which has taken the Sisters wherever the need is greatest, for the great glory of God.