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Loretto Magazine’s Fall Issue Focuses on Loretto’s Mission of Education: A Tradition of Excellence Since 1812

By Loretto Community / September 25, 2023 /
Three St. Mary's Academy students of diverse backgrounds walk the campus with St. Mary's Academy President, Ms. Iswari Natarajan.

The fall issue of Loretto Magazine focuses squarely on Loretto’s belief in and commitment to Loretto’s hallmark mission of education. This week on Loretto’s Facebook page we will highlight some…

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Reflection on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Loretto Community / September 24, 2023 /
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Turn to the Lord for mercy, to our God who is generous. The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. Are you envious because I…

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With the city’s acquisition of Loretto Heights’ library and theater, development of Southwest Denver’s likely future core is well underway

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /

Published by the Denverite on Sept 21, 2023 “Closed streets, construction cranes and empty buildings all currently feature at the Loretto Heights redevelopment site in Southwest Denver. “They’re signs of…

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Administrative Assistant – Loretto Motherhouse

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /

Position Summary: The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Loretto Motherhouse Director of Operations to provide technology support and assist with the daily operations of the Motherhouse Campus. The…

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Schools founded by Sisters of Loretto carry on Loretto’s tradition of excellence

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
A large group of Nerinx Hall High School seniors in their white graduation caps and gowns throwing their caps in the air in celebration.

Nerinx Hall High School, Missouri Loretto Academy, Texas St. Mary’s Academy, Colorado Webster University, Missouri I am grateful for the strong example of Loretto women who created and led thisinstitution…

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Loretto Magazine – Fall 2023

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /

Download Read Loretto Magazine Loretto Spotlight Video – Nancy Wittwer SL A letter from Loretto President Barbara Nicholas SL One of the most memorable commentaries that Sister Mary Luke Tobin…

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Loretto education since 1812: A tradition of excellence

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
An old sepia toned photo of students studying in a library in front tall bookshelves.

By Carolyn Dunbar, Loretto Magazine editor, 2008-2018, originally published in summer 2010 History relates that at Hardin’s Creek in Kentucky in early 1812, 30-year-old Mary Rhodes began teaching her brother’s…

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New Loretto books of interest

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
Image of book cover entitled "Women of Spirit, Courage and Action: A collection of stories that celebrate women across generations who have worked for justice and acted for peace" "Written and collected by the Loretto Feminist Networ"

Women of Spirit, Courage and Action This booklet is a collection of profiles and stories of members of the Loretto Community, along with stories of women across the world who…

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Mary Luke Tobin SL

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
An older woman with glasses and white hair photographed smiling wearing a pink blazer. She is standing in front of lush pine tree branches.

A woman of wisdom and insight led by the Gospel, her Community and her conscience to work for justice and act for peace. Every type of discrimination, whether social or…

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‘I had a dream …’ Nancy Wittwer SL’s dream was the impetus behind Marian Middle School’s founding

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /

When Nancy Wittwer SL learned that a new Jesuit middle school for boys from low-income Black families was planned for St. Louis, she was prompted to ask a critical question.…

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Loretto classes through the years and education outside of the U.S.

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
A group of young students in a classroom holding stamps at their desks.

Loretto classes through the years Loretto education outside of the U.S. To read all the articles in the Fall 2023 issue of Loretto Magazine, click here.

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Students find fulfillment and camaraderie volunteering at Loretto Motherhouse in Kentucky

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
Three girls join together and smile for a picture as they take a break from spreading mulch.

Students from Loretto Academy in El Paso, Nerinx Hall High School in St. Louis and St. Mary’s Academy in Englewood, Colo., volunteered at the Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky., for a…

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