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Loreto Day School, Bowbazar, was established in 1844 on the 8th of December. It was known as St. Francis Xavier Convent. It was originally a small private school owned by Mr. and Mrs. Cooper. There were boarders from the middle income group who paid their fees. A Free school was also running parallel to the paid school. There were both boys and girls. In 1845 the Christian Brothers took charge of the boys. LBB was the second assignment for the young Loreto Sisters who came to India from Ireland. The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, 15, Portuguese Church Street, Kolkata 700001 being the first port of call after reaching India in 1841 on the 30th of December. In 1845 the Loreto Sisters were asked to help in the Medical College Hospital temporarily. The Sisters managed the domestic and hous
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