By Stephanie Menchey* They are everywhere, every city, every state, every country, yet somehow, they remain invisible. Not because they aren’t there, but because we choose not to see them. We cross the street when they approach, tuck our heads,…
Loretto Sister Benedicta Feeney – fondly known as Bernie — turns 99 today! She is the senior-most Loretto vowed member, though she quickly notes that Loretto Sister Kathleen Tighe is right behind her. (Kathleen will turn 99 on Jan. 3,…
The cemeteries of the Sisters of Loretto are indeed holy ground. Loretto members and others rest in the sacred earth God has given us. God loves each soul whose final mission is their journey into our Creator’s life. They are…
Loretto Co-member the Rev. Barbara Beam died Nov. 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Barbara had been received into Loretto in 1959. She became a Loretto Co-member in 2008. A link to Barbara’s obituary may be found here. Or you…
By Angela Rakes The First Annual Loretto Motherhouse Farm to Table Dinner in the Old Tobacco Barn was a roaring success. The 104 available tickets sold out within just a few weeks of opening sales. The dinner was hosted in…
“There’s a great day coming by and by,” goes a line in an old familiar Black spiritual hymn. (“There’s a Great Day Coming,” words and music by Will L. Thompson, 1886) Yes, there is a “great day coming.” And it…
Happy Fall! And Happy All Hallows’ Eve – a time for spooky costumes, pumpkins and lots of candy! In years gone by, people dressed up in funny clothes to ward off bad spirits. On this Halloween, may all celebrate with…
Welcome to the fall edition of Loretto Magazine. As the weather is cooling and leaves are turning, you might settle in with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy vibrant stories of Loretto. There is so much to appreciate…
By Barbara Roche SL One of my favorite things about Marian Middle School in St. Louis is their motto, “Once a Marian Girl, always a Marian Girl.” Marian, sponsored by seven communities of religious women, including Loretto, opened its doors in…
By Angela Rakes Innovations on the farm save money while honoring environmental commitments and increasing outreach. In his 10 years as the farm director at the Loretto Motherhouse Farm, Cody Rakes has learned that innovations are essential to the farm’s…
There is always light.If only we are brave enough to see it! If only we are brave enough to be it! Amanda Gorman, From the Inauguration of President Biden Many Loretto women we know are women of wisdom! They are and…
Posted on the Mildly Amusing podcast October 4, 2025 In this episode of Mildly Amusing [podcast], host James Spragens chats with Angela and Cody Rakes, the dynamic duo behind Loretto Motherhouse Farm and their own family farm. They share their…