“A day of joy, hope, education, and community.” “The highlight of our summer!” “The hope in the room was tangible!”
We are still hearing about our summer event, the Mary Ward Symposium!
Saturday, June 14, 2025 11A.M. – 2P.M. | Wheaton Auditorium 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, 60187
Please note: The opening program welcome and prayer appear blurry due to stream. (2:00-9:00) Remainder of program is clear.
The Mary Ward Symposium honors the bold spirit and transformative vision of Mary Ward and the Loretto Sisters, highlighting their lasting influence on education, social justice, and faith. Discover how the legacy lives on through the powerful work being carried out in communities today in the “spirit of Mary Ward.”
The program features guest speaker from Ireland, Sr. Elizabeth Cotter, IBVM, Postulator for Cause of Venerable Mary Ward, and honoring our 2025 Spirit of Mary Ward Recipients, Mary Novotny and Marianne Solorio.