Loretto Community

We are Sisters and Co-members who strive to bring the healing spirit of God into our world.
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A letter from President Buffy Boesen SL

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 Francis, and gratitude for Leo as we follow him, creating…

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Pancratia Hall re-design wins award

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 Hall in Loretto circles, has been redeveloped by Jim Hartman…

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Loretto Spotlight Video – Regina Drey SL

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 Drey SL is featured in the Spotlight Video, sharing, “Our…

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Honoring Ann Manganaro and Foundation Day

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 he wanted to compose a piece for the Nerinx Hall…

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Creating New Life in Old Spaces

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 has hosted farmer field days, many meetings, tour groups, a…

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Loretto Motherhouse: A Happening Place!

Since 1824, the Sisters of Loretto have called Loretto Motherhouse  – a land of deep interior forests, tranquil lakes and blooming meadows – home. Countless people have lived, worked and prayed on these grounds. Rich in history, the land reflects…

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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 of them are!

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Vietnam 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 Babylift. Mary Nelle had cared for some of those who joined…

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LOREtto 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 the Heritage Center; and share Loretto’s stories among the Community…

Sisters 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 billboard on Highway 55. The gathering was held on Tuesday,…