Educators: Mary Ward

Mary Ward (1585-1645) was an English Catholic nun, a pioneer for a woman’s role in Church ministry, and an advocate for women’s education. Her activities led to the founding of the Congregation of Jesus and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which have both established schools around the world. In 2009 she was declared Venerable and a woman of “heroic virtue”. “Do good and do it well” was her favorite maxim. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here’s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We’re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we’re going back to school, highlighting educators and intellectuals.