The Denver Catholic Worker: 1978-2024
For the past 46-plus years I have had the opportunity to make the Catholic Worker my life. What a gift that has been! … I have loved living in this community, loved the richness of a huge range of people…
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The Denver Catholic Worker: 46 years of love in action
As the Denver Catholic Worker House merges with Angelica Village, the deep commitment to compassion and hospitality flows forward; decades of love are carried on into the future, just as a river flows into the ocean, bringing fresh nutrients to…
Living Center staff: Our greatest asset
The Living Center is blessed with dedicated, compassionate staff members. Read about a few of our longtime employees. Missy Bickett came in 1993 out of high school to work in the dietary department under the supervision of Eileen Kersgieter SL.…
Meet Chris Mattingly
Chris Mattingly is director of pastoral care at the Loretto Living Center. There is a piece of belonging for everyone in his program, which he has been continuing to develop since 2018. When engaging with individuals and/or groups, ambiance in…
Michelle Essex: Administrator extraordinaire
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 one of Loretto’s cherished longtime employees, having served as administrator…
Loretto Justice Fellowship thrives
Facing the unique challenges of our times with determination and resolve, the Loretto Justice Fellowship program welcomes its largest cohort to date with 16 Fellows serving with eight partner organizations in El Paso. The fellows come from the communities they…
A letter from President Buffy Boesen SL
As you will see in this issue of Loretto Magazine, Loretto’s work continues to be shaped by the goals we set in 2024: Care of the Sisters, Mission, Spirituality and Planning for the Future. We also celebrate the lives of…
Students volunteer time and talent
Students and chaperones from Loretto Academy in El Paso, St. Mary’s Academy in Denver and Nerinx Hall High School in St. Louis arrived at the Motherhouse campus in Nerinx, Ky., on May 31 to kick off another Loretto Schools Volunteer…
Where the Wild Things Are day camp recognized with ‘Beautify the Bluegrass’ award
New Pioneers for A Sustainable Future was recently recognized by Kentucky Governor Beshear and others with a “Beautify the Bluegrass” award for the Where the Wild Things Are summer day camp that was hosted at the Loretto Motherhouse this summer.…
Loretto Living Center ranked #1 in Kentucky as a Newsweek Best Nursing Home for 2026!
America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 – 50-99 Beds Posted by Newsweek Magazine September 2025 One of the most important decisions families face is choosing a trusted nursing home for themselves or a loved one. Whether the need is for day-to-day…
National Archives Month: Highlighting the work and whimsy of our Loretto archivists
October is National Archives Month, and the work of an archivist is serious business! Sometimes what’s needed in order to stay sane in all that seriousness is a good, old-fashioned sense of humor. This week on our socials we’ll follow…
The Miraculous Loretto Chapel Staircase
Published by Atlas Obscura September 30, 2025 Dylan Thuras: If you’re a nun and you’re facing a problem you don’t know how to solve, you might pray on it. If you’re a nun and facing a really big problem that…