Thursday, February 10, 2011

Indian Stamp On Mary Ward Loreto Institutions



India Post Recently released a stamp on Mary Ward Loreto Institutions which have been rendering relentless service to the humanity.

Mary Ward Loreto (Depicted On Indian Stamp) is a community of religious women,belonging to the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary a multicultural, international Institute founded by an English woman, Mary Ward,a woman who desired to be " Wholly God's " and who believed that women like men could serve the Church equally well anywhere in the world and use their giftedness to bring the Gospel of Jesus to those in greatest need.
The Sisters known as 'Loreto Sisters' belong to the institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M.)founded in 1604 by Mary Ward, an English woman who desired to serve the Church "according to the needs of the times" and who in her life time specially served young girls and women.Her vision and way of life were carried to Ireland in the 19th century by Frances Teresa Ball who began the Irish branch of the IBVM.



First Day Cover Of The Indian Stamp On Mary Ward Loreto Institutions







Traffic Light Of Stamp
On Mary Ward Loreto Institutions



List Of Related To The Stamp On Mary Ward Loreto
  • Website Of Loreto India : Click Here
  • Wikipedia Page On Mary Ward : Click Here
  • City Of Ripon : Click Here

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