Visiting Loretto in Pakistan
Posted on June 19, 2023, by Loretto Community
Anna Koop SL and Mary Ann McGivern SL recently visited the Loretto Community in Pakistan for seven weeks. Anna and Mary Ann wrote colorful and informative missives to keep the Community apprised of their experiences. Enjoy these excerpts, along with a sampling of Mary Ann’s photos.
Photo courtesy of Mary Ann McGivern SL
Shortly after their arrival, Anna wrote, “Life here is centered around community, prayer and work. My day begins with coffee, of course, and then praying with the community at 7:30. We eat all three meals together, oftentimes in silence, as seems to be the practice of the culture. There is a real intention and attention around most of what is done. We have afternoon tea together and then pray a rosary. The evening meal is around 7:30.”
There is so much good energy and work being done here. The students will welcome us today at 9 am. Everyone will bring a dish to share at noon. We’ll wear the white pants, tunic and shawl that are the sisters’ standard dress. Maria is making one for me. Tomorrow and Thursday we go to the major superiors’ meeting. Friday they have state exams here. Both the cardinal and the local bishop are coming to meet us!
Mary Ann McGivern SL
Photo courtesy of Mary Ann McGivern SL
Photo courtesy of Mary Ann McGivern SL
Last week was a time of preparation for the exams at school this week. Samina, Shaista and Saima all teach at the school and pre-pared questions for the exams. Maria, Mary Ann and I worked on getting the questions typed up to be printed and distributed. Today Maria and Samina went to Faisalabad to speak with a religious community about installing solar on their buildings.
Anna Koop SL
Donations to our Pakistan fund will supply scholarships and meals. Please use the envelope provided or visit our Donate page.
Photo courtesy of Mary Ann McGivern SL
Photo courtesy of Mary Ann McGivern SL
To read all the articles in the Spring/Summer 2023 issue of Loretto Magazine, click here.
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