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Loretto Magazine’s Fall Issue Focuses on Loretto’s Mission of Education: A Tradition of Excellence Since 1812

By Loretto Community / September 25, 2023 /
Three St. Mary's Academy students of diverse backgrounds walk the campus with St. Mary's Academy President, Ms. Iswari Natarajan.

The fall issue of Loretto Magazine focuses squarely on Loretto’s belief in and commitment to Loretto’s hallmark mission of education. This week on Loretto’s Facebook page we will highlight some…

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With the city’s acquisition of Loretto Heights’ library and theater, development of Southwest Denver’s likely future core is well underway

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /

Published by the Denverite on Sept 21, 2023 “Closed streets, construction cranes and empty buildings all currently feature at the Loretto Heights redevelopment site in Southwest Denver. “They’re signs of…

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Administrative Assistant – Loretto Motherhouse

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /

Position Summary: The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Loretto Motherhouse Director of Operations to provide technology support and assist with the daily operations of the Motherhouse Campus. The…

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Schools founded by Sisters of Loretto carry on Loretto’s tradition of excellence

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
A large group of Nerinx Hall High School seniors in their white graduation caps and gowns throwing their caps in the air in celebration.

Nerinx Hall High School, Missouri Loretto Academy, Texas St. Mary’s Academy, Colorado Webster University, Missouri I am grateful for the strong example of Loretto women who created and led thisinstitution…

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‘I had a dream …’ Nancy Wittwer SL’s dream was the impetus behind Marian Middle School’s founding

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /

When Nancy Wittwer SL learned that a new Jesuit middle school for boys from low-income Black families was planned for St. Louis, she was prompted to ask a critical question.…

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Loretto education since 1812: A tradition of excellence

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
An old sepia toned photo of students studying in a library in front tall bookshelves.

By Carolyn Dunbar, Loretto Magazine editor, 2008-2018, originally published in summer 2010 History relates that at Hardin’s Creek in Kentucky in early 1812, 30-year-old Mary Rhodes began teaching her brother’s…

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Loretto classes through the years and education outside of the U.S.

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
A group of young students in a classroom holding stamps at their desks.

Loretto classes through the years Loretto education outside of the U.S. To read all the articles in the Fall 2023 issue of Loretto Magazine, click here.

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100 years ago…

By Christina Manweller / September 22, 2023 /
Sepia toned photo of a large crowd in front of the Loretto Academy school building in El Paso during its opening in 1923.

Loretto Academy in El Paso opened its doors On the occasion of this important milestone, Mary E. “Buffy” Boesen SL writes: It’s hard to believe that 100 years have gone…

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Educating Girls for Life at Marian Middle School in St. Louis

By Barbara Roche SL / September 22, 2023 /
Marian Middle School students (wearing dark blue uniforms) spend time with graduates (wearing their current high school uniforms).

Coming to Marian as a student, you learn that it’s an investment in yourself. Marian extends their love to you in middle school, high school, college and even beyond. Marian…

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Mary Luke Tobin SL

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
An older woman with glasses and white hair photographed smiling wearing a pink blazer. She is standing in front of lush pine tree branches.

A woman of wisdom and insight led by the Gospel, her Community and her conscience to work for justice and act for peace. Every type of discrimination, whether social or…

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For the love of Christ, for the love of teaching

By Nasreen Daniel SL / September 22, 2023 /
Photo of two Pakistani middle aged girls wearing colorful clothing, one in green patterns and the other with yellow, red, green and black patterns smiling as they take a break from working on their school work which is displayed on the desk in front of them.

We are called here in Pakistan to stand at the foot of the cross. Nasreen Daniel SL To my bafflement and grief, Sharifan Bibi, who is about 40, entered my…

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Join the Loretto Bequest Community

By Loretto Community / September 22, 2023 /
Photo of a small waterfall cascading down rocks in the midst of a rocky scene surround by trees with changing fall leaves of red, yellow, green and orange.

… a powerful way to ensure that your commitment to Loretto’s people and mission continues By Virginia Nesmith, Loretto development director Loretto donors are essential to our work, and we…

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