Mary Ward: A Foundress of the 17th Century (by Mother Mary Salome) tells the story of Mary Ward, a 17th-century English Catholic woman born in Yorkshire in 1585 who persevered in founding a religious institute for women (Loreto) despite facing persecution, church rejection, and imprisonment. She founded an educational institution for women, but her vision was often opposed by church authorities at the time, who believed women should not be active outside the convent. Despite imprisonment and facing much slander, Mary remained steadfast in her faith until the end of her life. This book highlights how her legacy is carried on by the Sisters of Loreto throughout the world to this day.