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By Astrid Ochoa, 2025-’26 Loretto Justice Fellow How is your internship or community life experience helping you to engage in or think about social justice? One of the most meaningful…
Outward and forward in love has been the story of Loretto since its founding in 1812. For the past 214 years, Loretto’s foundational hope has been lived out throughout the…
Who are your favorite saints — those who have set your heart on fire? A few of our Loretto members happen to share the same favorite saint. Loretto Co-member Patty…
Seventh Sorrow of Mary: Mary Buries Her Son Reflection I: by Shaista The seventh sorrow of Mary, when she buries her Son, shows us the deepest pain a mother can…
There is a great song many choirs sing during the Easter season. A line from the chorus goes like this: Shine Jesus, Shine. Fill this land with the Savior’s Glory.Blaze,…
Easter weekend was a work of love – from the cross to the Resurrection. Jesus’ love was self-giving love. Jesus’ words from the cross to John to care for His…
Every Monday, Loretto retreat directors Susan Classen and JoAnn Gates write a Monday Musing reflection for social media. Here are a few of the recent musings … “Westerners have forgotten…
Loretto Co-member Susanne Terry died peacefully at home March 31. She was 88. Susanne was accepted into co-membership May 10, 1981. Editor’s note: Loretto was given permission by Caledonia Life’s Services/Guidbord…
Out of darkness the light of Christ will shine as the dawn of day breaks through the night. “Out of Darkness,” Tom Kendzia What a week it has been for…
The fifth sorrow of Mary: the crucifixion of Jesus Mary at the Foot of the Cross. Reflections on March 17, 2026, by Cathy Mueller Welcome. Thank you for being here…
We asked spiritual directors in Loretto about their current spiritual practices and recommended practices for Lent. Sister Johanna Brian SL Practices close to my heart right now: “I live in…
Published by Global Sisters Report, March 5, 2026 Sisters and lay representatives of sisters’ congregations, as well as leaders of Catholic peace organizations, are condemning in the strongest possible terms…
