Mary Ward Centre

Mary Ward Centre At the Mary Ward Centre for Education, Spirituality, and Justice, we are committed to promoting peace, justice, and the integrity of creation.

The Mary Ward Centre for social justice and the integrity of creation, through social analysis, theological/spiritual reflection, and education, is a ministry of the Loretto Sisters (Congregation of Jesus Canada). Our mission is to empower agents of change who are dedicated to building a more equitable, sustainable, and compassionate world. Through a process of mutual accompaniment, we walk alongs

ide those on the margins, creating transformative spaces where we learn, grow, and inspire one another. Rooted in the wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching and inspired by the Ignatian tradition and Mary Ward’s principles of freedom, justice, and sincerity, we focus on fostering authentic connections and empowerment. We offer experiences, workshops, celebrations, and events designed to nourish individuals and communities, encouraging them to take meaningful action in addressing the pressing issues of our time. By confronting global injustices and creating spaces for reflection and action, we aim to inspire a movement toward right relationships and collective healing. We collaborate with faith-based organizations, educational institutions, justice groups, and civil society to advocate for and improve the lives of all of God’s creation. Join us in this journey of transformation and social impact.

What happens when a local housing conversation reaches the United Nations?At HLPF 2026, Eugenia Lapania represented the ...
08/22/2026

What happens when a local housing conversation reaches the United Nations?
At HLPF 2026, Eugenia Lapania represented the Mary Ward Centre and Crisis in Our City, presenting Canadian housing justice research at two UN side events.

She returned with an important reflection: community organizations can advocate and provide immediate support, but lasting solutions require governments, civil society and communities to work together.
Read Eugenia's reflection.: bit.ly/house-hlpf2026

Local voices belong in global conversations—and global conversations need to come back home.

🇨🇦 bit.ly/MWC-SDGsFrom local communities to global conversations—and back to action at home. 🌎Our latest newsletter brin...
08/17/2026

🇨🇦 bit.ly/MWC-SDGs
From local communities to global conversations—and back to action at home. 🌎

Our latest newsletter brings together a busy summer of advocacy, learning, and outreach at the Mary Ward Centre.

We reflect on HLPF 2026, share youth perspectives on the Sustainable Development Goals, explore new research on housing and homelessness, and return to our communities through outreach and education with migrant construction workers and farmworkers.

Different spaces, one shared commitment: turning dialogue into action for justice and human dignity.

📩 Read our latest newsletter. bit.ly/MWC-SDGs

Young people are ready to talk about justice. Are we ready to listen?From August 7–9, about 30 young people gathered for...
08/12/2026

Young people are ready to talk about justice. Are we ready to listen?

From August 7–9, about 30 young people gathered for Model Youth Justice to explore social justice, strengthen leadership skills, and learn from one another across different faiths and experiences.

We were glad to join Camp Micah , Canadian Jesuits International(CJI), KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, Intercultural Dialogue Institute in supporting this interfaith space for youth leadership and social justice education.

From refugee rights and anti-oppression to gender and ecological justice, the conversations reflected the depth of what young people are already thinking about and acting on.
Grateful to the organizations and young leaders who made this gathering possible.

08/11/2026

🌱 ¿Trabajas temporalmente en una granja en Canadá y tienes dudas sobre tus taxes?
Participa aquí: bit.ly/Tax-Migrante

Acompáñanos hoy a las 7:00 en una sesión informativa gratuita para trabajadores agrícolas migrantes. Hablaremos sobre cómo presentar tus impuestos, qué debes tener en cuenta y resolveremos preguntas frecuentes para ayudarte a conocer mejor tus responsabilidades y derechos en Canadá.

📅 Hoy, martes 11 de agosto
⏰ 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
💻 Online vía Zoom

08/08/2026

Paradoxically, those who produce the food that Canadian families enjoy every day do not have the opportunity to eat three meals a day or to eat enough to have the energy required for the physical labour they perform.

High school students from the TCDSB joined a drive to provide food to migrant farmworkers. Administrative staff from the Congregation of Jesus - Loretto Sisters volunteered packing and organizing kits that nourish both the body and the understanding of their rights as temporary migrant workers in Canada.

08/07/2026

Seasonal agricultural workers (SAW) on Canadian farms rely on bicycles as their primary means of transportation.

“Over the past seven years, at least seven migrant farmworkers have died or been seriously injured on Niagara’s roads,” stated the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change.

To ensure their safety, it is essential to provide them with basic protective equipment, ensure safe roads and access routes, and offer urgent medical assistance and legal support in the event of accidents.

Support Migrant Workers Alliance for Change campaign https://migrantworkersalliance.org/sinhue/ and help us to provide safe protection kits to SAW in Niagara and St Catherine's regions.

08/04/2026

🌾 Your work in Canada deserves clear information, support, and peace of mind.

Do I need to file a tax return as a temporary agricultural worker? How do I file? What benefits could I receive by filing taxes in Canada?

If you are a migrant agricultural worker, join this information session to ask questions, better understand your responsibilities, and make informed decisions with confidence.

Join us: https://bit.ly/Tax-Migrante

08/04/2026

🌾 Tu trabajo en Canadá también merece información clara, acompañamiento y tranquilidad.

¿Debo presentar taxes como trabajador temporal en una granja agrícola? ¿Cómo debo hacerlo? ¿Qué beneficios puedo recibir al declarar mis taxes en Canadá?

Si eres trabajador agrícola migrante, participa en esta sesión informativa para resolver tus dudas, conocer mejor tus responsabilidades y tomar decisiones con mayor confianza.

Participa aquí: https://bit.ly/Tax-Migrante

Join us at the International webinar on Human trafficking, speakers from Colombia, Guatemala, Canada, Italy and the Phil...
07/31/2026

Join us at the International webinar on Human trafficking, speakers from Colombia, Guatemala, Canada, Italy and the Philippines will be talking on how smuggling and human trafficking affect migrants around the world. Interpretation English-Spanish will be available.

Please register yourself using the link of the QR code.
Register: bit.ly/imatraficohuman

Movimiento Migrante Mesoamericano Comitato Immigrati in Italia - Roma Migrante Middle East

07/30/2026

July 30 marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

🎥 Behind every trafficking case is a person whose freedom, dignity, and future have been taken away.

Eva Rodríguez-Díaz, Program Manager of Migrants, Refugees and Prevention of human trafficking at the Mary Ward Centre, speaks about the realities of human trafficking in Canada, where sexual exploitation and labour exploitation remain the most common forms of this crime. She also highlights why migrants are at greater risk of labour exploitation, and how fear of deportation or jeopardizing their immigration status often prevents many from seeking help.

Watch, learn, and help raise awareness. Prevention begins with informed communities.

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70 St. Mary Street
Toronto, ON
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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