Publications
Mary Ward has captured the imagination of women across the globe with many an inspiring writer penning her life, thoughts and reflections in their own unique way. Her enduring story continues to inspire more writers, both men and women, researchers, theologians and students. Read more about Mary Ward and Loreto in Australia in these selected published articles and reference books. You'll also find a list of recent editions of our Loreto Networker Newsletter.
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Published articles about Mary Ward
Pioneering Educator Who Challenged Rome (PDF) By Sr Jane Livesey CJ, Provincial Superior, Congregation of Jesus, England, Published in The Tablet, Jan 09.
Mary Ward Reflection - Commemorative Mass York Minster (PDF) By Gemma Simmonds CJ, Jan 09.
An Irishwoman's Diary Sarah Mac Donald, The Irish Times, Feb 09.
Mary Ward and Catholic Education for Today (PDF), Dr Leoni Degenhardt PhD FACE FACEL, April 09.
With Courage and Decisiveness She Opened the Way, (PDF) Sr Christine Burke ibvm, Provincial Leader, Loreto Sisters Australia. Published in Australian Catholics June 09.
The First Sister of Feminism Simon Caldwell, The Independent UK, 11 June 09.
Mary Ward Reference Books available at Loreto Province Archives
Burke, Christine E., 'Freedom Justice and Sincerity", 2009
Cameron, Jennifer ibvm "A Dangerous Innovator, Mary Ward (1585-1645)
Daly, Sr. Therese IBVM "Deepest Longings - Mary Ward's Ignatian Way" Jesuit Publications
Kirkus, Sister Gregory "Mary Ward" CJ, booklet, 2006
Littlehales, Margaret Mary IBVM "Mary Ward Pilgrim and Mystic", Burns & Oats 1998
Peters, Henriette IBVM "Mary Ward A World in Contemplation", Gracewing Fowler Wright Books,
1991, Translated from German by Helen Butterworth
Wetter, M. Immolata "Mary Ward Under the Shadow of the Inquisition", Introduction by M.
Winkler
Wright, Mary "Mary Ward's Institute, The Struggle for Identity", 1997
Prayers - Sayings Mary Ward, Go Close to Him!, CJ/IBVM Publication 2008
Full reference list (PDF): Mary Ward books
Loreto in Australia Histories
BARRY, Margaret, GILLILAND, Bett, “Loreto By the Lake, Mary’s Mount 1875-1975”, pub. 1975
BREWER, Joan, MORIARTY, “Loreto Convent Marryatville South Australia, 1905-1975” pub. 1975
CALLAGHAN, Sr. Margaret, EMILSEN, Susan, “A School with Spirit, Loreto Kirribilli” pub. 2006
CARTER, Anne, “Beyond All Telling, a history of Loreto in Western Australia 1897-1997”, pub. 1997
CLARK, Mary Ryllis, “Loreto in Australia” pub. 2009
DAVEY, Genevieve ibvm, “Loreto Sisters of the Randwick and Kirribilli Community 1892-2006”, pub. 2006
DEW, M. Mildred, “From Ballarat to Broome, One Hundred Years of Loreto in Australia”, pub. 1975
ELLIOTT, Theresa, “Resting Beneath the Rainbow” [Loreto Normanhurst Cemetery], pub. 2007
JONES, M. Brigid, “Not Counting the Cost, History of Loreto Convent Portland”
JOSEPH, Anne Brady, HALLEY, Kate O’Malley, JOHNSTON, Deborah Hann, MEAGHER, Frances Sope, “Loreto Normanhurst 1897-1997, A Century of Memories”, pub. 1997
LORETO PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION, “A Collection of Letters, Mary J. Gonzaga Barry ibvm”, pub. 1975
OLIVER, Mother Mary, “All for All, Biographical Sketch of Mother Mary Stanislaus Mulhall invm”, pub. 1945
OLIVER, Mother Mary, “Love is a Light Burden, The Life of Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry IBVM”, pub. 1950
TOBIN, M.M. Francis IBVM, “Mother M. Gonzaga Barry ibvm, Her Life and Letters” compiled 1923
“Loreto Centenary 19th July 1975 – Loreto Kirribilli, Loreto Normanhurst” – booklet
“The History of Mandeville Hall” pub. 1994 – booklet
Full reference list (PDF): Loreto in Australia history books
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