St Mary’s Shaftesbury is one of many schools founded by the CJ
(Congregation of Jesus, formerly the Institute of the Blessed Virgin
Mary) or Loreto Sisters. The IBVM itself was founded by Mary Ward
(1585-1645). Here are some links to online articles about Mary Ward, a
list of books about her life and links to IBVM websites:
articles on Mary ward
Catholic dissent: When wrong turns out to be right - the second half of the article is about Mary Ward
Catholic Encyclopedia: Mary Ward
Mary Ward: by the Loreto Sisters, Australia
Mary Ward Home Page:
some splendid material by Loreto Normanhurst School, including an
article and a complete set of the famous paintings depicting her life.
Mary Ward: Her Life and Legacy by Mary Madigan, IBVM
Books on Mary Ward
A Dangerous Innovator: Mary Ward
Jennifer J. Cameron,
ISBN 1876295287
Love : The Driving Force : Mary Ward's Spirituality : Its Significance for Moral Theology (Marquette Studies in Theology, No 9)
Jeanne Cover,
Marquette Univ Pr; (November 1997),
ISBN: 0874626374
Mary Ward
Sister Margaret Mary Littlehales IBVM,
Continuum International Publishing Group - Burns & Oates (30 November, 2001),
ISBN: 0860123170 or 0860123138
Mary Ward: A Woman For All Seasons
Sister Margaret Mary Littlehales IBVM,
Catholic Truth Society 1974,
ISBN 0 85183 5023
Mary Ward: Pilgrim and Mystic
Sister Margaret Mary Littlehales,
Continuum International Publishing Group - Burns & Oates (November 1998),
ISBN: 0860122875
Mary Ward
David Lonsdale (Editor),
Way Pubns; (1 August, 1985),
ISBN: 0904717100
Mary Ward
H. Peters,
Gracewing; (1 July, 1994),
ISBN: 0852442688
Till God Will - Mary Ward through Her Writings
M Emmanuel Orchard IBVM (ed),
Darton, Longman & Todd
Ward, Mary (1585-1645; Foundress of a teaching order of nuns)
Oliver, Mary, I.B.V.M.,
NY: Sheed & Ward, 1959
Links to the IBVM and Loreto Sisters
IBVM: Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Bar Convent, York
Catholic Encyclopedia: Institute of Mary
Loreto Sisters
Frances Teresa Ball
Mary Gonzaga Barry
Catholic Encyclopedia: Irish Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary