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Marianne Solorio is Director and Administrator of Mary Ward Center located in the South Chicago area. This is a primary ministry founded and supported by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Marianne is a graduate of DePaul University, wife and mom of 2 adult children. Marianne loves being able to serve the people in her community and being one of an amazing team of staff and volunteers at Mary Ward Center who strive each day to empower students and help families by connecting them to needed resources. One of Marianne’s favorite Mary Ward quotes is, “Women in time to come will do much”. It is a favorite because she said that she sees and experiences this every day at Mary Ward Center.


In this episode of Love & Speak the Truth, Sr. Brenda welcomes Marianne Solorio, director of Mary Ward Center (MWC). Located in South Chicago, MWC provides a range of educational services for immigrants and local residents. Marianne recounts her personal journey from the corporate world to community service, highlighting the transformative impact of the MWC’s programs on individuals’ lives. She discusses the challenges faced by recent migrants and the center’s mission to offer not just education but a sense of family and belonging, fostering empowerment along the way.

Love & Speak the Truth podcast is made possible by the Institute of the Virgin Mary, US Region
Executive Producers: Megan Beutel and Jennifer Schmitz
Special Contributor: Carol Banasiak
Sound Track: Laurenti Wright on keyboard

Music Composition of Women Bearing Witness: Maria Bierer, IBVM
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