Box 1a - Mary Ward: Letters, Instructions, Maxims, Notes, Writings

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Box 1a - Mary Ward: Letters, Instructions, Maxims, Notes, Writings

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Name/Title

Box 1a - Mary Ward: Letters, Instructions, Maxims, Notes, Writings

Entry/Object ID

1a

Scope and Content

Materials providing context to the life and legacy of IBVM foundress Mary Ward, 1585 - 1645. Folders include: Lemon Juice Letters Mary Ward's Letters, Notes, Writings Letters of Instruction Mary Ward's Maxims A Soul's Wholly God's: Mary Ward's Retreat Notes Mary Ward's Prayer School of Mary, 1612 Mary Ward's Daily Words, 1983 and 1984 A Retreat with Mary Ward Companions of Mary Ward Today: Meeting Points 1 - 4 Note: The above list is not comprehensive, and additional materials may be present.

Context

Born in 1585 in North Yorkshire, England, Mary Ward founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1609. Focused on education, the Sisters developed their ministry despite significant political, spiritual, and material challenges. In 1880, the Canadian Mission of the IBVM established a presence in Illinois, and the following year, the IBVM North American Branch was created. In 1892 their ministry expanded into Chicago, and by 1896, the Sisters had opened a school in Michigan. Over the following decades, further growth resulted in ministries in California and Arizona, both of which began in 1949. In the early 21st Century, the IBVM and its companions are active in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, California, and Arizona.

Collection

Series 1 - Mary Ward: Life and Later Records

Lexicon

Search Terms

Religion, Religious Organizations, Sisters of Loretto, Catholic

Archive Details

Creator

Various

Restrictions

None

Primary Language

English

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Notes

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