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“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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Loretto Living Center has consistently earned a 5-star rating with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Newsweek magazine recently listed the Center as one of America’s Best Nursing…
Download Read Loretto Magazine Loretto Spotlight Video – Chris Mattingly, Loretto Living Center director of pastoral care A letter from President Buffy Boesen SL As you will see in this…
In early August, the Loretto Heritage Center showcased the rich quilting tradition of the Central Kentucky region. Angela Selter, Heritage Center archival assistant, shares, “The final result was a stunning…
Since 2022, the Loretto Motherhouse has partnered with Kentucky Foundation for Women to offer residencies to artists living in Kentucky through the Loretto Artist Residency Program. Residencies are for literary,…
Those Sisters who have mentored me, along with those I have cared for over the years, still influence my work today Michelle Essex, administrator, Loretto Living Center Michelle Essex is…
