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By Loretto Community / January 8, 2024 /

“We as Sisters of Loretto, Loretto Co-members, share in that mysterious gift of the Holy Spirit which quietly and decisively brought Loretto into being and keeps it alive today.” (I…

A Loretto mindset: Young at heart!

By Loretto Community / January 1, 2024 /

To start out the new year, Loretto asked members the following: Whom do you think of within Loretto when you hear the phrase “young at heart?” Follow us on Facebook…

Transitions program equalizes higher education, evokes mission of Sisters of Loretto

By Loretto Community / December 27, 2023 /

Published by the Webster Journal on December 25, 2023 The Sisters of Loretto opened Loretto College with the mission to “make education accessible to all.” More than 100 years later,…

Joy to the World! Loretto wishes you a gratitude-filled Merry Christmas!!

By Loretto Community / December 25, 2023 /

The birthday of the Lord is the birthday of peace.  St. Leo the Great Among the many gifts of the Yuletide season celebrating Christ’s birth are the wonderful memories of…

Is the Catholic church changing its stance on LGBTQ couples? Slightly, experts say.

By Loretto Community / December 23, 2023 /

Originally published by USA Today on December 22, 2023 … Sister Jeannine Gramick’s phone and email have been buzzing for days since the announcement; she’s been blessing same-sex couples for…

History of the Loretto Hunger Fund

By Loretto Community / December 20, 2023 /

By Barbara Hagan The Loretto Hunger Fund is able to grant funding to various groups that reach into the community to feed those who are less fortunate. These agencies serve the homeless,…

Read the latest issue of the Loretto Circle eNewsletter – 12/18/2023

By Loretto Community / December 18, 2023 /

Loretto celebrates ‘12 Days of Christmas” a little early this year! Enjoy!

By Loretto Community / December 18, 2023 /

Loretto is celebrating the “12 Days of Christmas” a little early this year! Join us this week on our Facebook page as we share the Loretto Heritage Center’s delightful take…

Carlita Vasser presented the 2023 Loretto Award from Webster University

By Loretto Community / December 18, 2023 /

Posted by The Argus Every year, a Webster University alumna or alumni who has dedicated a considerable portion of their life to the advancement of social justice and humanity is…

NCR’s Newsmaker of 2023: Jeannine Gramick, tireless advocate for LGBTQ Catholics

By Loretto Community / December 15, 2023 /

Originally published by National Catholic Reporter on December 14, 2023 [O]ver the past five decades of American Catholic experience, perhaps no single person has had the kind of impact for…

Loretto Carbon Reduction Fund Recipients

By Loretto Community / December 13, 2023 /

The Loretto Carbon Reduction Fund was established in honor of Loretto Sister Anthony Mary Sartorius, who throughout her years as Motherhouse service coordinator planted countless trees, bushes and flowers at Loretto Motherhouse.…

Loretto welcomes new co-member, Jen Staed

By Loretto Community / December 12, 2023 /

The Loretto Community welcomes its newest co-member, Jen Staed! While Jen has been active in Loretto and Loretto Link for several years, she formally became a co-member on December 4th.…

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