Archive for May 2025
Where in the world is Loretto?
You’ll never know where Loretto will show up! Loretto members and staff live, serve and travel throughout the world. Check out our Facebook page this week to see where some…
Read MoreReflection on the Sixth Sunday of Easter
In the first reading we see the vestiges of the Jewish religion and culture on which Christianity was founded. Jesus was Jewish as were many of his disciples and Apostles,…
Read MoreVietnam Motherland Tour
In March and April, Mary Nelle Gage SL and Ruth Routten SL led a Vietnam Motherland Tour for former adoptees and their families to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Operation…
Read MoreEnglish Elm Tree
Sr. Anndavid Naeger wrote this week about the beautiful English Elm tree on the Motherhouse Campus. For many years, Anndavid has written a newsletter called “Our Days at Loretto Motherhouse”…
Read MoreLOREtto blog shares stories about cool Loretto history!
Loretto Heritage Center staff preserve the papers and artifacts that document Loretto’s 200-year history; ensure that those who are interested have access to the collections, stories and resources housed at…
Read MoreReflection on the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Loretto Sister Rita Bruegenhagen introduced me to the commentaries of David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart on PBS News every Friday evening. I have enjoyed their commentaries ever since but recently,…
Read MoreRemembrance of the Life of Sister Imelda Therese (I.T.) Marquez SL
Sister Imelda Therese (I.T.) Marquez SL died peacefully around noon May 16, 2025. She had been visited by Community members during the morning and was accompanied by nursing staff when she…
Read MoreSisters gather to promote justice and human rights
Posted by the Springfield Sun May 14, 2025 The Dominican Sisters of St. Catharine’s Motherhouse joined forces with the Sisters of Loretto/Loretto Community to host a Community Gathering near their…
Read MoreLoretto Justice Fellowship End of Year Reflections
It’s the end of the year and the Loretto Justice Fellows have wonderful reflections to share. From Iris Cano: Looking back on my time with the Loretto Justice Fellowship, I…
Read MoreOperation Babylift: 50 years later
In recognition of the fifty-year anniversary of Operation Babylift, multiple news stories are being produced commemorating the event and noting the role that Loretto Community members played in the operation.…
Read MoreLoretto at the UN & CSW69: Community partners help us move toward just & sustainable future
At a recent talk to the Bioneers group in San Francisco, Indigenous poet Joy Harjo noted that “it’s always in those times of great disruption, chaos and disturbance that creativity…
Read MoreRemembrance of the Life of Sister Eileen (formerly Sister Charles Maura) Kersgieter SL
Sister Eileen (formerly Sister Charles Maura) Kersgieter SL died early morning May 11, 2025, attended by the Loretto Living Center staff, Community members having surrounded her with care throughout recent days…
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