Archive for December 2023
Reflection on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
In my own life this feast of the Holy Family has always been a challenge. As a child it was the feast of the perfect family. It was the measure…
Read MoreTransitions program equalizes higher education, evokes mission of Sisters of Loretto
Published by the Webster Journal on December 25, 2023 The Sisters of Loretto opened Loretto College with the mission to “make education accessible to all.” More than 100 years later,…
Read More12 Days of Christmas in the Archives
Happy holidays! It is once again time for the Heritage Center’s annual “12 Days of Christmas” spree. If you did not follow along on our Facebook page, all of the…
Read MoreJoy to the World! Loretto wishes you a gratitude-filled Merry Christmas!!
The birthday of the Lord is the birthday of peace. St. Leo the Great Among the many gifts of the Yuletide season celebrating Christ’s birth are the wonderful memories of…
Read MoreReflection on Christmas Eve
Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger. What was God thinking? I walked around the dining room several times preparing for this homily, looking at all…
Read MoreReflection on the Fourth Sunday of Advent
These readings for the fourth Sunday of Advent provide a timeless road map for our lives of faith and hope. They are as relevant today as they were thousands of…
Read MoreIs the Catholic church changing its stance on LGBTQ couples? Slightly, experts say.
Originally published by USA Today on December 22, 2023 … Sister Jeannine Gramick’s phone and email have been buzzing for days since the announcement; she’s been blessing same-sex couples for…
Read MoreHistory of the Loretto Hunger Fund
By Barbara Hagan The Loretto Hunger Fund is able to grant funding to various groups that reach into the community to feed those who are less fortunate. These agencies serve the homeless,…
Read MoreRead the latest issue of the Loretto Circle eNewsletter – 12/18/2023
Loretto celebrates ‘12 Days of Christmas” a little early this year! Enjoy!
Loretto is celebrating the “12 Days of Christmas” a little early this year! Join us this week on our Facebook page as we share the Loretto Heritage Center’s delightful take…
Read MoreCarlita Vasser presented the 2023 Loretto Award from Webster University
Posted by The Argus Every year, a Webster University alumna or alumni who has dedicated a considerable portion of their life to the advancement of social justice and humanity is…
Read MoreReflection on the Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 61:1-11. Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-28 This is a light machine – a device that produces bright light for these winter days. Today’s readings remind us…
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