Loretto Community

We are Sisters and Co-members who strive to bring the healing spirit of God into our world.
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Trivia Loretto style!

Do you remember that American TV quiz show, “I’ve Got A Secret?” If you are older than 40, you probably do. Celebrity panelists tried to guess contestants’ secrets, usually something amazing, unusual or humorous. Like most everyone, Loretto has a…

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Loretto’s Sadako

Part One By Pat McCormick The statue of Sadako Susaki came to Loretto’s attention at Kathy Santopietro and Steve Weddel’s wedding in April 1995. The stunning bronze statue, created by Kathy’s brother-in-law, Jerry Boyle, was a wedding present. At the…

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Spotlight on Loretto wisdom women

Editor’s note: We are featuring interviews of Loretto Community elders. We are grateful to these wise women and to Joy Jensen for sharing wonderful snapshots of our beloved Community members. ‘Tis the end of summer and the leaves are rummaging…

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Reflections on the 2023 LCWR Assembly

Drawn by sacred mystery: a journey of hope Reflection by Mary Margaret Murphy Thanks to Barbara Nicholas, the Sisters of Loretto was one of the congregations whose leadership challenged the decision by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to…

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Update on the Loretto Investment Committee

By Kathy Wright CoL One of the Loretto Investment Committee’s long-standing works has been impact investments and loans to non-profits whose work is closely aligned with Loretto values and priorities. It is one way to put Loretto’s money to work…