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Wondering what the Loretto Justice Fellows have been up to?

By Loretto Community / February 7, 2024 /

Check out the fellows’ Community and Contemporary Spirituality presentation from the Loretto Link annual meeting below! Here is what a couple folks had to say about their presentation:

Loretto Motherhouse embraces visiting artists, groups, who, in turn, do same

By Loretto Community / February 5, 2024 /

The book of Genesis tells us, “The Lord is definitely in this place, and I didn’t know it. This sacred place is awesome.” (Gen.28: 16-17) Of course, all Loretto members…

Rediscovering Vada Lee Easter and the movement to desegregate Webster

By Loretto Community / February 1, 2024 /

Published on the Webster University News site on February 1, 2024 Saint Louis University (SLU) has long been credited as the first university in Missouri to desegregate. According to history…

A St. Louis Christmas

By Loretto Community / February 1, 2024 /

In St. Louis, several Community members came together to celebrate.

Our move to a new house: A journey of hope and joy

By Loretto Community / February 1, 2024 /

By Maribah Moving to a new house, even when it is just a rental house, is more than just a change of physical location — it is a transformation of…

‘What about the girls?’: Marian Middle School is Loretto’s answer

By Loretto Community / January 29, 2024 /

The question that began the project that is now called Marian Middle School was asked by Loretto Sister Nancy Wittwer, “What about the girls?” The answer to that question is…

Family History Day at Loretto Heritage Center – boxed lunch registration

By Loretto Community / January 26, 2024 /

Please use the form below to order your boxed lunch(es) for the Family History Day event, presented by the Loretto Heritage Center. You have the option to pay by check…

Read the latest issue of the Loretto Circle eNewsletter – 1/25/2023

By Loretto Community / January 25, 2024 /

Loretto Joins Mennonite Peace Action

By Loretto Community / January 24, 2024 /

Co-members Susan Classen and JoAnn Gates represented Loretto at a Mennonite-led peace action for Gaza in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 16. They were among about 200 people who gathered for a…

Monday Starter: Loretto sisters call for peace in Middle East

By Loretto Community / January 22, 2024 /

Published by the Global Sisters Report on January 22, 2024 The Loretto Community has joined the ever-growing chorus of voices calling for peace in the Middle East.  “Loretto grieves the…

Loretto and its Sister Communities support spirituality of peace, global interconnectedness

By Loretto Community / January 15, 2024 /

Throughout the years, Loretto has honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of non-violence. Our members have celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day in various parts of the country where…

Loretto urgently calls for end to Middle East war

By Loretto Community / January 11, 2024 /

Loretto grieves the deaths in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. Tens of thousands of people have been killed, mostly women and children. All their homes in Gaza are gone.…

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