Belonging to Loretto

We are a community committed to the Gospel. As Sisters of Loretto, Co-members of Loretto, and joined in mission by Loretto Volunteers, we face the emerging needs of today’s world. We share community, faith, and mission through works of peace and justice, prayer and hospitality. We invite others to join us as we enter through doors of new understanding and vision of community life, mission, and use of resources.

Sisters of Loretto are members of a Catholic religious congregation who join together through public profession of vows. The charism of loving service, rooted in Jesus on the cross and Mary at the foot of the cross, shapes and forms this religious community in the church. Response to God as religious women flows from baptism into the Body of Christ. Sisters commit to grow in love and service through consecrated celibacy; live simply, holding things in common in a spirit of trust; recognize and cooperate with the authority present in Loretto.

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Vowed Membership Questionnaire

Co-members of Loretto are women and men of many
faith traditions who live the spirit and mission of Loretto through individual mutual commitment. Lifestyles, occupations, marital status, geographical distribution, and religious traditions vary. Co-members share in many aspects of the life of Loretto, serving on committees and staff and actively participating in Community Groups and gatherings. Although the greatest numbers of co-members live in areas that have the greatest numbers of Sisters of Loretto (Colorado, Kentucky, and Missouri), co-members live in other states and countries outside the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions About Co-membership


The Loretto Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for an individual to share in the mission of the Loretto Community on a full time basis for a summer, semester, or year. Volunteers receive room and board, a small stipend and health insurance. They may also be eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award. Volunteer placements are determined on an individual basis. They have included a leadership program for low-income women; an empowerment program for women involved in the criminal justice system; a gardening/microeconomic project for the homeless; a medical clinic for the homeless; a bilingual school; Catholic Charities’ housing program and emergency assistance centers; organic gardening; after-school programs; ministry to the gay and lesbian community; and assisting Loretto’s Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) representative to the United Nations.


Volunteer Site: http://www.lorettovolunteers.org/