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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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“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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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