Archive for April 2019
Remembrance of the Life of Judith Ford Wynne CoL
(Judy herself left an account of her early life, written for her son Ted who has shared it with Loretto. Judy’s succinct and personal composition displays her English teacher persona. )…
Read MoreEaster Blessings from the Loretto Community!
“This is the day the Lord has made,Let us rejoice and be glad!” (Ps. 117)
Read MoreLoretto Back at the Border in 2019
By Mary Jean Friel and Mary Helen Sandoval The Latin America/Caribbean Committee sponsored a trip to the Mexican border at Nogales, Mexico. We led the excursion. Due to the strong…
Read MoreExtra! Extra! Loretto Newsletters Available!
It may surprise you to know of the many newsletters that have sprung up from various working groups within the Loretto Community. Below is a list for your information. If…
Read MoreA Picture Is Worth a 1,000 Documents
Last June the Archivists at the Loretto Heritage Center noticed buckling in the hardwood floor beneath the racks of documents. At least one sensitive nose also smelled musty, moldy smells.…
Read MoreSustainable Intentional Community Gathers at Loretto Motherhouse
During the weekend of Feb. 22-24, the Motherhouse welcomed the Sustainable Intentional Community gathering that included 17 participants plus several other people who joined for an hour or two. Participants…
Read MoreInfirmary Community Re-Elects Members of Resident Council
By Betty McWilliams and Mary Peter Bruce January 2018 the Commonwealth of Kentucky added two new regulations affirming the Infirmary Resident Council. One was that the council should elect a…
Read MoreBuds and Blossoms Bloom in the Motherhouse Infirmary
Story by Sue Rogers, photos by Mary Peter Bruce and Peg Jacobs Buds and blossoms abound on the third floor of the Motherhouse Infirmary. North and south sun make the…
Read MoreA Reflection on Opening Up
By Melissa Feito, a second-year Loretto Volunteer During opening retreat at the Loretto Motherhouse last August, Loretto Volunteers received this advice: “Seek communities outside of your home community.” It might…
Read MoreFrom Loretto at UN: International Women’s Day 2019
In March as we celebrated Women’s Month, the United Nations recognized International Women’s Day on March 8, with the theme of “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change.” This theme…
Read MoreMeet Keithlee Spangler: Assistant Volunteer Coordinator, Washington, D.C.
The Loretto Volunteer Program recently hired an assistant Volunteer coordinator in Washington, D.C. Meet Keithlee Spangler! Keithlee (pronouns: they/them/theirs) grew up in St. Louis but has settled in the D.C.…
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