Past Events 2015
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CHALLENGING THE GLOBALIZATION OF INDIFFERENCE: POPE FRANCIS MEETS WITH SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
Guest Speaker: Judith Marshall Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2015 Time: 7:00pm Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street "The World Meeting of Popular Movements brought the Vatican a throng of articulate delegates from among the poor and excluded of the 21st century, people fighting for land, for housing, for work and dignity. Pope Francis was a central force for the gathering" -Judith Marshall Come hear more about this extraordinary meeting and let's talk about how to draw from its inspiration. Join Canadian labour educator, writer and global activist, Judith Marshall, as she shares her experience. See photos from this event in our Photo Gallery. |
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POVERTY AWARENESS WALK
Date: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 Time: 1:00pm Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street This winter, there has been a significant increase in the number of homeless people who have died on our city streets. Please join us as we walk the streets of Toronto and learn more about some of the realities of homelessness. Our time together will include preparing and distributing sandwiches. Meet at the cafeteria at 1pm to help prepare the sandwiches. See photos from this event in our Photo Gallery. |
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MEDITATION IN MOTION
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Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Join us in our gentle yoga sessions as we practice mindfulness meditation techniques that increase resilience and relaxation. No experience necessary! |
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LIVING WITH LIMITS, LIVING WELL
STUDENT CONFERENCE Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2015 Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street “Degrowth is a call for a radical break from traditional growth-based models of society whether left or right, to invent new ways of living together in a true democracy, respectful of the values of equality and freedom, based on sharing and cooperation and an economy that reduces the use of natural resources and energy.” -International Conference on Degrowth in the Americas, Montreal 2012. This conference seek to address and explore these concepts in an engaging and hopeful manner. See photos from this event in our Photo Gallery. |
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MEDITATION IN MOTION
with Yoga Instructor Kirsten Hildebrandt Session Dates:
Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Cost: $10 suggested donation or pay-what-you-can Join us in our gentle yoga sessions as we practice mindfulness meditation techniques that increase resilience and relaxation. No experience necessary! |
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YOUTH FOR OTHERS SOCIAL JUSTICE DAY
Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Canadian Jesuits International, in co-sponsorship with The Mary Ward Centre, will bring together high school students for a unique day of learning, reflection and solidarity around international social justice. The theme this year is ‘Uprooting Injustice’. This day of learning, reflection and workshops, will leave students with an understanding of the inseparable link between faith and the promotion of justice. It will also encourage students to consider how they can be ‘youth for others’ and work for justice in solidarity with the poor and marginalized at home and in our global community. |
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THE LOOKING ForWARD CONFERENCE
Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Cost: $10 per student (lunch included) A Day of Mentorship in Action: Conference includes keynote speaker and breakout sessions. Students will have the opportunity to engage in mentorship from women who are currently doing work in which they have the needs of the greater community in mind. Students will learn from, dialogue with, and network with these women as a means to get to know what their own gifts are and how they can be used to do good. See photos from this event in our Photo Gallery. |
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STEEPED IN HISTORY: LEARNING FROM OUR SISTERS
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Location: Loretto Abbey Convent We look forward to an opportunity to document and celebrate the living history and contributions of our sisters to the IBVM community. Through the telling of stories, the sisters will provide meaningful mentorship for Loretto Abbey students. We will celebrate this journey with afternoon tea on May 13th. See photos of this program in our Photo Gallery or watch a Video tribute in our Video Gallery. |
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MEDITATION IN MOTION
with Yoga Instructor Kirsten Hildebrandt Session Dates:
Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Cost: $10 suggested donation or pay-what-you-can Join us in our gentle yoga sessions as we practice mindfulness meditation techniques that increase resilience and relaxation. No experience necessary! |
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INDIA LEADERSHIP REUNION 2015
Guest speaker: Sister Cyril Mooney Date: Monday, May 25th, 2015 Time: 2:00pm, followed by dinner at 4:30pm Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Cost: $10 donation (pay at the door) Anyone who has been on an adventure learning experience to India. To celebrate the great work of Loretto Sisters. |
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CRC JPIC NATIONAL GATHERING 2015
Keynote Speaker: Carol Zinn Facilitator: Dolores Hall Date: June 2nd - June 4th, 2015 Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Women and men religious and their Associates and Collaborators in pursuit of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation. See photos from this event in our Photo Gallery. |
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MINISTRY WORK IN GUYANA
Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2015 Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Scrboro Missions invites you to a presentation on Ministry Work in Guyana. Light Refreshments will be served. |
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FAITH ALLIANCE TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING
For the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games in Toronto, The Faith Alliance to End Human Trafficking will build a gift box as an interfaith response to human trafficking. This box will be uniquely Canadian in its content with references to local stories of human trafficking and Canadian human trafficking legislation. To learn more, download a copy of the Information Booklet or visit www.faithalliance.ca See photos of this initiative in our Photo Gallery. |
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THE HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE TO THE SYRIAN CRISIS: REFLECTIONS FROM THE REGION
Presented by Canadian Jesuits International Date: Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street Panelists:
Co-sponsored by the Mary Ward Centre, and JRS Canada |
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