• Feather-Icon
    Author archive

Susan Classen CoL

Susan has been a Loretto Co-member since 1996. She is the director of Cedars of Peace, a retreat center on the grounds of the Loretto Motherhouse. A passion for transformation is the common thread that weaves its way through her varied interests which include gardening, woodworking, retreat leading and involvement in Loretto’s Farm and Land Management Committee. Previously, she lived and worked in Latin America.

Beef and Climate Change: A Continuum

By Susan Classen CoL / April 1, 2018 /
A tall grass field with black cows grazing on a sunny day.

Does eating beef harm the planet? Many are asking that important question and, like most good questions, there is no clear answer. Think of a continuum ranging from beef choices…

Read More

Mission: Motherhouse Land Contributes to Climate Solutions

By Susan Classen CoL / March 1, 2018 /
A picture looking up a tall tree with orange leaves surrounded by trees with green and yellow leaves signifies the beginning of fall.

I am intrigued by what I am learning about the role of land in mitigating climate change. Actually, challenged would be more accurate. I have been actively involved in fighting…

Read More

Balcony View: A Discernment Practice

By Susan Classen CoL / December 1, 2016 /
Balcony Logo

The “balcony view” refers to a discernment practice that involves stepping back from the details to look at the broad view. Two personal memories highlight the importance of looking from…

Read More
Cupola Cross 2-Icon

Loretto welcomes you

Learn more or plan a visit to the Motherhouse!