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We are the Congregation of the Sisters of Loretto and Loretto Co-members. Since 1812, through education and service to those who are poor, we continue to work for justice and act for peace because the Gospel urges us.
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If there was ever a feast celebration that was a mystery as to how it happened, it is this one - today’s feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. However, ours is not to question why or how but to recognize the power and love of God. The Catholic Church teaches us that Mary was assumed body and soul up to heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Mary’s Assumption is a feast of great joy; it gives us hope for our own meeting with Jesus upon our death. What a gift of God to her! Mary knew the Psalms of the Old Testament very well. Hear her sing today from PS. 138:
I thank you Lord with all my heart,
You have heard the words of my mouth.
In the presence of the angels I praise you.
I bow down toward your holy temple.
Let’s join Mary in praise of our God for “the Lord has done great things for her, and holy is her name.”
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Because the Gospel urges us, Loretto works for justice and acts for peace through our four pillars of Education, Advocacy, Healing and Spirituality.
With priority concerns of immigration justice, care for Earth and the abolition of nuclear weapons, Loretto Community members cultivate justice and promote peace efforts in the United States, at the United Nations and around the world, including in education, healthcare, spiritual accompaniment, the empowerment of women, environmental stewardship, anti-discrimination, land acknowledgement and advocacy.
