The Loreto Archives, located at Loreto College Ballarat, holds records of enduring value relating to Australian Loreto foundations, missions and members since 1875. They are committed to documenting and preserving relevant and historically significant records and artefacts and sharing the cultural heritage within networks and the wider community.

The central Loreto Archives is located in Ballarat and other collections associated with the Loreto Schools are located around Australia.

The ‘Selected Guide to Loreto Archives’ is a research tool providing an introduction to the archival collection of the Loreto Sisters in Australia. It includes records found in the Loreto Archives Centre in Ballarat and records in the Loreto school archives. 

The Archives welcomes researchers and provide research assistance and facilities for students, genealogists, academics and historians. An Archive Enquiries Form is available for inquiries.

Access to records is through the custodian of the records, the Loreto Province Archives or one of the Loreto schools. Please contact the custodian of the record for more information.

Access to some records may be restricted due to privacy or confidentiality.