2000
The first lay principal, Ann Clynch, assumes leadership of the college.
A new century
The tradition of excellence inspired by Mary Ward and the pioneering women who embraced her charism has been carried into the new millennium.
2010
2010
Celebrating 2010
A Mass in Westminster Cathedral marked the end of the 400th Anniversary Celebrations.
Later in the same year Pope Benedict XVI made a state visit to Britain where he gave thanks to God ‘for the life and work of the Venerable Mary Ward.’
Recognising Mary Ward’s legacy, Pope Benedict XVI declared her ‘Venerable’.
In a world of inequality and oppression we stand with those exploited in any way by unjust systems and structures.
Of particular concern to us are injustices that prevent women and men from becoming fully and freely the human persons God created them to be.
(Constitutions Volume 11 Chapter 2)
The new ultra -green Ellis and Kennedy building, Loreto Sixth Form College, named in memory of the early pioneers of Loreto education in England, was opened in June 2010.
2004
The old buildings are demolished and a new purpose-built college is constructed on the site.
2009
2009
Queen’s prizes
2010
The new ultra -green Ellis and Kennedy building, Loreto Sixth Form College, named in memory of the early pioneers of Loreto education in England, was opened in June 2010.
2011
Thanksgiving for the life of Teresa Ball on the 150th anniversary of her death.
The new logo for Loreto Manchester marks a return to our history, whilst recognising our presence in the world of the new millennium.
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2024
The first lay principal, Ann Clynch, assumes leadership of the college.
“It is a privilege, albeit a daunting one as the first lay principal, to continue the tradition of the IBVM at Loreto College, Manchester.
In preparing young people today for the challenges of the twenty-first century we hold fast to the timeless values of the Gospels and Mary Ward, discerned anew each day for our time.”
Ann Clynch, CBE