The Mary Ward Centre is a Ministry of the Loretto Sisters (IBVM Canada).

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against Women

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​November 25th marks the international day for the elimination of violence against women.

What is #16Days of activism?
It is a call to action and a reminder that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation worldwide. #PushForward and act now to end violence against women and girls everywhere!

About this event:
Join the Jesuit Forum and the Mary Ward Centre for a half-day introduction to Listening to Indigenous Voices: A Dialogue Guide on Justice and Right Relationships. 
Sat, 26 November 2022
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Location: 70 St Mary St 70 Saint Mary Street Toronto, ON M5S 1J3
About The Mystery of Advent: An Ignatian Reflection Series:
Join us for an Advent retreat program offered by the Mary Ward Centre and the Office of Campus Ministry at the University of St. Michael’s College. This is a 4-week journey into the Advent themes of creation, incarnation, and second coming using selected prayer exercises from the First Spiritual Exercises program adapted by Michael Hansen, SJ. The total time will be 1.5 hours. ​

About This Event: 
Through four conferences, we will consider the richness of the Hebrew Scriptures from Isaiah and the Advent Sunday Gospels from Matthew to help us better prepare for the Lord’s coming among us this year. We will also consider the spiritual significance of Hanukkah and Advent when both faith communities draw on the symbols of candles and lights that shatter the winter darkness.
On Wednesdays November 23rd, and 30th And December 7th, and 14th.
Time: 3:00 p.m.Toronto
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The Mary Ward Centre and Radio Voces Latinas.
The Mary Ward Centre and www.chha1610am.ca Radio Voces Latinas prepared a radio series to inform, raise awareness and prevent human trafficking in Canada, bringing information to Spanish speakers about the risks of human trafficking. 

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Ignatian Young Adult Prayer Group

​Come experience God's love and direction through Ignatian prayer at 7 pm EST every second Thursday at the Mary Ward Centre.

Practice Ignatian prayer using the First Spiritual Exercises in the company of other young adults. 

​About this event
Leave the busyness of the day behind and join us for a quiet afternoon of contemplation.
These 2-hour sessions begin with an opening prayer and are followed by quiet time for personal nourishment in our chapel and gathering spaces.
Come at 2:30pm for coffee/tea.
Visit our Ignatian Spirituality page to learn more and to register for events!

RECENT ACTIVITIES
Interfaith Circle
*The "Golden Rule" is the simplest, most effective Interfaith Tool which enhances Interfaith Dialogue.  *
The Mary Ward Centre is Partnering with Interfaith Circle.
Wednesday, November 23, 20227:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Please share and Bring a Friend
We hope you’re able to join us!
In this event, we will:
• Meet and learn from interfaith experts Paul McKenna and Kathy Murtha, with over 40 years of experience in interfaith work.  
• Learn what the "Golden Rule" is and how its value is shared in all of the major faith traditions is our world today.  
• Learn how the Golden Rule is applied in our everyday lives.  
• Have fun and uplifting exercises.

Human Trafficking - A hidden Crime

For more from our Human Trafficking Awareness campaign.
Laudato Si' Retreat

April 29 th-May 1 st 2022
Francis Libermann students engaging with sacred symbols from the worlds religions.

​April 27th 2022
Join us for a Webinar on shifting the focus from Climate Anxiety to Climate Action!

Wednesday, March 2nd from 5:00-6:30 PM!
​Click here to register!


Let Mercy Flow is one of our ongoing events to celebrate embracing life and abundance!




Interfaith Workshops and Retreats


Listening Circle for Truth and Reconciliation

Sunday, March 06, 2022 12:30 PM - Sunday, April 17, 2022 02:30 PM
St. Ann Parish, 120 First Ave., Toronto


Join us for the Listening Circles for Truth and Reconciliation in celebration of Lent, Easter and St. Kateri’s Feast Day. In-person, after the 12:30 p.m. Sunday Native Mass. These sessions are based on the Novalis guidebook, “Listening to Indigenous Voices.” There will be six sessions, ending with the sunrise service on the Easter Sunday and the celebration of the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Let us continue to promote Truth, Reconciliation and Healing in our self, our family, our community, our society and all of creation.
POSTER: https://bit.ly/ListeningCircle2022





​Catholic Social Thought Poster

Scarboro Missions' Catholic Social Thought poster is now available on The Mary Ward Centre's website. 

Click here to download the poster.  
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