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Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself in which she sets her young at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my…
From intensively rotating cattle, to restoring native habitat, to using no-till practices and cover crops, the Loretto Motherhouse Farm strives to regenerate the soil, leaving this land healthier than we…
Loretto treasures the beauty of trees, in addition to the immense benefits they bestow on humanity and all life. Trees are often called the “lungs” of our planet, and planting…
In keeping with the tradition of repurposing wood and other materials at the Loretto Motherhouse retreat centers, a recently-refurbished cabin at Cedars of Peace now boasts a stunning floor made…
In March and April of this year, Mary Nelle Gage SL and Ruth Routten CoL escorted former Vietnamese adoptees and their families to Vietnam to commemorate the 50th anniversary of…
Loretto Motherhouse Community members and staff continually look at how to further reduce Loretto’s carbon footprint and protect Earth. Josh Ballard, Loretto Motherhouse director of operations, shares steps recently taken:…
St. Mary’s Academy students in Denver created prayer flags for Earth Day, April 25. Calling their commemoration “Be Loretto Day/Earth Day,” the creative effort was aligned with the Students Spark…
You make a difference! These days as we both grieve the loss of Pope Francis and welcome Pope Leo XIV to lead us, we gather in prayer with gratitude for…
Pancratia Hall Lofts on the Loretto Heights campus in Denver recently was awarded a 2025 Mayor’s Design Award in the Affordability – Existing Buildings category. The building, known as Pan…
On Be Loretto/Celebrate Earth Day at St. Mary’s Academy in Denver, the lower school kids engaged in hands-on activities to join the Loretto Community in honoring and protecting Earth. Regina…
By Jen Staed Duane Bridges, music director at Nerinx Hall, has been inspired by many Loretto women. After reading Ann Manganaro’s poetry collection, “Give Me a Living Love,” Duane knew…
By Angela Rakes After a long restoration, the Old Tobacco Barn at Loretto Motherhouse has has been a crucial part of bringing new life to the Motherhouse. So far it…
