Loreto House, Kolkata was established in 1842 in

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, by the Loreto sisters belonging to the institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the oldest and the first Loreto institution to be established in India and was one of the few all-girls Catholic schools of that time. The School started with sixty students who were taught at a house where nuns lived under Mother Delphine Hart, assisted by Sr. Teresa Mons and Sr. Martina McCann. The School was initially established for the education of

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girls. However, it has long admitted students of many religious beliefs. Currently it is headed by Sister Phyllis. The school is known for hosting annual events like 'We Care' and their popular bi-annual 'Big Fete'. Mary Ward

Notable alumni

* Jayashree Mohta – Chairperson of the Sarala Birla Group * Shobhana Bhartia –Chairperson, Editorial Director

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(HT) Media Group * Abha Narain Lambah – Conservation architect * Riddhima Ghosh – Bengali Actress *

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– Bengali Actress * Justice Indira Banerjee – Judge, Supreme Court of India

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* Sisters of Loreto schools Catholic schools in India Primary schools in West Bengal High schools and secondary schools in West Bengal Christian schools in West Bengal Girls' schools in Kolkata Educational institutions established in 1842 1842 establishments in British India {{WestBengal-school-stub

Notable alumni

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