Bolivia • Ghana • Guatemala • Pakistan • Uganda • United Kingdom
A true understanding of community necessitates a looking outward, a going forth to meet our neighbors near and far in their human needs and aspirations.
Grounded in our roots, enlightened by the Gospel and the [Vatican II] Council, relying on Divine Providence, we are free to work for a future in which the poor and suffering, the hungry in body and spirit, will know God’s saving love present in them.
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We are called to respect diversity of being and diversity of gifts. We seek to reach out beyond boundaries — to live on the frontiers of a global world.
Sister Communities
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The Loretto Community is proud to partner with two sister communities abroad, the Daughters of the Most Blessed Trinity in Ghana and the Holy Family Sisters in Guatemala.
Ghana
The Loretto Community began service in Ghana some 24 years ago. In 2003 discussions began with the Daughters of the Most Blessed Trinity – a Ghanaian community founded in 1984 to minister to the poor – about building a school in Akokoamong on land that had been given to them by the village’s queen mother. The need for quality education in this impoverished area made the partnership a good fit, as providing education to those in need is a value that has been part of our Loretto heritage since our founding in 1812. The school opened in September 2009 with 25 students, and enrollment has continued to grow.
Guatemala
The Loretto Community and the Holy Family Sisters (La Sagrada Familia) in Guatemala established a relationship of sisterhood (hermanamiento) in 1994 to enrich one another spiritually and culturally and to support one another in the mission and work of each congregation. Since then Loretto sisters and co-members have visited the schools of the HFS, worked with them in their missions, and participated in regional meetings and conferences in Guatemala. Holy Family Sisters have attended and addressed our assemblies, visited Loretto centers and participated in events at the United Nations. Although language continues to be a challenge, both groups feel this relationship has been valuable and enriching. The Loretto and Holy Family Sister Community Committees continue to seek new ways to work together for justice and peace.
