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Mary Ward Centre Update:
In addition to working on a renewal of their Strategic Plan, The Mary Ward Centre has been busy. The broadcast, Storytime with Sr. Sarah: Fun with Birds, was a big hit during Earth Week, with over 1200 registered viewers.
To launch the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si' Week, they hosted the retreat, Indigenous Wisdom on Care for Creation and the Wisdom Carriers exhibit featuring paintings of Métis Algonquin artist, Diane Montreuil.
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Reflection from the Loretto Ministries Day at Maryholme
At the end of April, the staff of the Loretto Ministries gathered at Loretto Maryholme for a 2-day event: to become more immersed in the charism of Mary Ward and how this inspires us and resonates through our work; to follow the journey of Becoming One; and to connect as ‘one staff’ under the Mary Ward banner.Â
Jul 21 min read
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June 20th 2025, World Refugee Day
The global displacement crisis deeply concerns us. Did you know over 120 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced from their homes? A staggering 60% remain within their own countries, while over 43.7 million are refugees seeking safety elsewhere.
Jun 191 min read
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Safeguarding | Mary Ward Centre
Director of the Mary Ward Centre, Audrey Ferrer, attended the international IBVM Safeguarding Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from June 1st...
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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"Becoming/Being One." Creating bridges between communities.
A project developed among us Lorettos at Presentation Manor, a few months ago, that came out of a discussion about how we could become...
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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Human Trafficking in Ontario - An uncomfortable reality
A shocking discovery headlined the news recently. 13 victims of human trafficking were rescued by the Ontario Police in Peel Region....
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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Human Trafficking Awareness Day is February 22, 2023
Fanny came to Canada 20 years ago when her father, a businessman, decided to reinforce her education with a good knowledge of English....
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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Attend the Festival of Women and Girls
"It will be seen that women in time to come will do much" - Mary Ward "It is important that women find their voices" - Sr Ellen Leonard...
Feb 9, 20231 min read
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Attend a workshop on St. Bakhita Day
On February 8th we mark St. Josephine Bakhita Day, who is the patron saint of human trafficking survivors. This year, to commemorate St....
Jan 17, 20231 min read
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International Migrants' Day
Migration is a human right for all people around the world. Migration is part of human life The history of humanity is based on the...
Dec 18, 20222 min read
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World Day Against Trafficking
July 30 is World Day Against Human Trafficking. This year focuses on the role of technology as a tool that can both enable and impede...
Jul 30, 20221 min read
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Jul 12, 20220 min read
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For the Elderly
Pope Francis' prayer intention for July 2022 - For the Elderly.
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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World Refugee Day - June 20
The action of IBVM Canada is an answer to the call to respond to "the cry of our many brothers and sisters who yearn to be freed from the...
Jun 13, 20221 min read
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End Human Trafficking in Canada
A commitment for all
May 2, 20221 min read
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End Human Trafficking in Canada
A commitment for all
Apr 7, 20221 min read
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End Human Trafficking
Labour trafficking includes forced and child labour. It means a service offered by a person who acts under obligation and in...
Mar 28, 20221 min read
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End human trafficking - a commitment for all
Did you know? Human trafficking incidents are less likely to be resolved than other crimes. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an...
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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Feb 22, 20220 min read
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Mary Ward Week - Online Liturgy
Watch A Celebration of Mission featuring a reflection by Sr. Gill Goulding, CJ Download the Liturgy program (below) Download Sr Gill...
Jan 13, 20221 min read
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