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Order of Mary Ward
Who is Mary Ward?
Mary Ward is the Foundress of the IBVM who had a vision that women in time would "do great things". In 1690 Englishwoman Mary Ward (1585-1645) founded the IBVM, the Institute for the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Catholic Order for women that served the community through teaching and pastoral care. Mary Ward opened the first free public school for girls in France and then in England during a time of civil unrest.
"Her life was a strong testimony of this conviction. Within her lifetime, she founded a new religious community that not only served the needs of women in her time, but also continues to do so today throughout the world. In her response to Christ's call, her faith led her to perform acts of considerable courage. Mary Ward's vision is as meaningful today as it was back in the seventeenth century. There is a timelessness about her that continues to touch, inspire, and move others to wholeheartedly embrace life with laughter, courage and love for one's self and others."
(Sister L. Frederica Boyle, IBVM)
Order of Mary Ward Award 2011
This annual prestigious Loretto Alumnae award, named in honour of the IBVM foundress, is given to individuals who embody Mary Ward's vision that "women in time to come will do much". Recipients serve as role models for young women, having contributed to the spiritual well being of others through their ministry, community and involvement in issues of social justice.
This year's Order of Mary Ward Award ceremony will take place on Friday, 4 November 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School. The nominations for 2011 have been closed.
Directions to the school:
Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School is located at 101 Mason Blvd, south of Wilson Ave. and west of Yonge St.
The parking lot is located off of McGlashan. Entrance to the school is accessible from the parking lot. Please do not use the circular drive (or entrance from there) as this belongs to the convent.
If arriving via the TTC, the entrance to the school is located at the corner of Mason Blvd and McGlashan Rd.
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Order of Mary Ward Tribute Event 2008 The Order of Mary Ward Award is the highest honour the Loretto Alumnae Association can bestow upon one of its alumnae. Recipients for the 2008 Order of Mary Ward Award include Sister Frederica Boyle, IBVM, Sister Maria Lanthier, IBVM, and Ms. Anna Olson. We are privileged to have as our Guest Speaker the Provincial Leader of Canada, Sister Evanne Hunter, IBVM. Awards will be presented at the Order of Mary Ward Tribute Evening At Loretto Abbey in Toronto on November 7, 2008 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., to be followed by a reception. Please see the News and Events page.
Past Recipients: Past recipients of the Order of Mary Ward Award include:
| 2009 | Sister Frederica Boyle, Sister Maria Lanthier, Ms. Anna Olson |
| 2006 - | Dr. Nancy Olivieri (www.hemoglobal.org), Diane Dupuy (www.fpp.org), Sister Mary Jo Spratt |
| 2005 - | Sister Marion Norman, Sister Joan Overholt, Dr. Patrica Murphy |
| 2004 - | Sister Evanne Hunter, Christine Leyser, Darlene Madott |
| 2003 - | Peggy Anne Walpole |
