The staff and trustees of Mary Ward Loreto and MWL UK are proud to announce that our founding President and former CEO, Imelda Poole, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Liverpool Hope University, UK.

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During an award ceremony at Liverpool Cathedral, Prof. Claire Ozanne, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of Liverpool Hope, cited Sr. Imelda's internationally recognised work to combat human trafficking and her dedication to ending modern slavery.

On receipt of her honorary doctorate, Sr. Imelda said:

“This is an honour which I accept on behalf of the dedicated staff of Mary Ward Loreto in Albania and the many female religious and co-workers across Europe in the network RENATE. Together, combatting human trafficking, can be made real.

"May this privileged award from Liverpool Hope University, highlight even further the terrible crime of human trafficking which, as Pope Francis has declared, is a crime against humanity itself "

In mark this award, Chair of Mary Ward Loreto UK, Dr Mary McHugh, is asking friends and supporters to consider a donation to extend Sr Imelda’s legacy to eradicate violence against vulnerable women and children, here :  Donate Now

View MWL’s full press release here.