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The Origins of The Mary Ward Centre
The impetus to opening The Mary Ward Centre came from the third Call from the IBVM General Congregation in Lima, Peru in 2006: “Our Institute is called to sharpen its engagement with the Church and the World.” The mandate came with specific calls to action:
Take a credible and insistent stance for justice, peace, reconciliation and inter-faith dialogue Challenge the misuse of power, especially as it affects women Commit to building right relationships with people and the planet Endorse the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Earth Charter. These Calls to Action came along with the exhortation to “move into the heart of the fire and invite others to join us”.
Using the Earth Charter as an integrating tool, the vision of The Mary Ward Centre became clear: education, spirituality and justice. In its aim to inspire a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the well being of the human family and the larger living world, the Earth Charter is a wonderful tool for promoting the charism and mission of IBVM and for urging toward action.
The impetus to opening The Mary Ward Centre came from the third Call from the IBVM General Congregation in Lima, Peru in 2006: “Our Institute is called to sharpen its engagement with the Church and the World.” The mandate came with specific calls to action:
Take a credible and insistent stance for justice, peace, reconciliation and inter-faith dialogue Challenge the misuse of power, especially as it affects women Commit to building right relationships with people and the planet Endorse the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Earth Charter. These Calls to Action came along with the exhortation to “move into the heart of the fire and invite others to join us”.
Using the Earth Charter as an integrating tool, the vision of The Mary Ward Centre became clear: education, spirituality and justice. In its aim to inspire a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the well being of the human family and the larger living world, the Earth Charter is a wonderful tool for promoting the charism and mission of IBVM and for urging toward action.
Launch of The Mary Ward Centre
On January 23rd, 2013, The Mary Ward Centre officially opened its doors to celebrate the Loretto Sister's newest Ministry and the continuing work of Mary Ward, founder of the Loretto Sisters. Learn more about Mary Ward here.
Since then, our partnerships and collaborations with various groups and individuals has continued to grow and expand. We are humbled by the number of people that have shared in our events and experiences, and our mission to implement the vision of The Mary Ward Centre.
Since then, our partnerships and collaborations with various groups and individuals has continued to grow and expand. We are humbled by the number of people that have shared in our events and experiences, and our mission to implement the vision of The Mary Ward Centre.
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