Archive for September 2022
The Critical Importance of School Board Elections
There’s no such thing as neutral education. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom. Paulo Freire, “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” I live in California and…
Read MoreIncreased nuclear threat may renew interest in disarmament, advocates say
Posted by Global Sisters Report on September 22, 2022 … Blissman said the NPT talks were “yet one more example of how the U.N. operates in silos on different existential…
Read MoreLoretto in New Mexico – the journey continues!
Travel for the Sisters of Loretto to Santa Fe, N.M., in the late 1800s was a sacred journey. The Sisters were hopeful, tired, joyful and scared. Travel to a new…
Read MoreReflection on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
When I first read this parable I thought “Jesus, this parable is a perfect fit for today’s world!” Let’s take a look at the actors in the parable and at…
Read MoreWelcoming new co-member, Allison Lemons!
Welcome to our newest co-member, Allison Lemons! Allison was accepted as a co-member on June 29, 2022. She lives with her husband, Don, and is active with the New Mexico Lorettos. Allison brings gifts of…
Read More‘Que Loretto sea Loretto por siempre!’ Let Loretto Be Loretto Forever!
![Historic postcard showing a white, southwest-style building with low trees and shrubs surrounding in and in the foreground. Printed text on the bottom reads "Las Cruces, N. Mex. Loretto Academy" The date "Sept 11, [19]08" is handwritten.](https://www.lorettocommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lhc21_A_k_Las-Cruces_VisitationLoretto-Academy_111a-1024x617.jpg)
This week Loretto is in Santa Fe celebrating the donation of the Our Lady of Light painting to the Art Museum, as well as celebrating the reception of new co-member,…
Read MoreReflection on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Always the question: “As I consider the readings in today’s liturgy, what do they say for me now?” As you know the Encyclical Letter from Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, has…
Read MoreRead the latest issue of the Loretto Circle Newsletter – 9/17/2022
Sisters disappointed at outcome of UN nuclear disarmament meetings
Posted by Global Sisters Report on September 5, 2022 Sisters and congregational advocates at the United Nations are disappointed but not surprised at the breakdown of a monthlong meeting examining…
Read MoreStoried 18th century painting returns to Santa Fe after travels
Published by the Santa Fe New Mexican on September 13, 2022 She stands there, a study in spiritual power and dignity, with one hand pulling a soul from the mouth…
Read MoreLACC’s ‘Immigration Spotlight’ Highlights Immigration Emerging Issues, Challenges
Loretto’s Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) was founded in 1985. It exists to be a healing presence, a source of hope and a force for change. It seeks justice and peace…
Read MoreReflection on the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 32 1 Timothy 1 Luke 15 This morning’s Gospel tells the story of our confusions about enough. Enough trouble, enough loss, enough yearning, enough resentment. And enough love to…
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