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Loretto students, alums share their gratitude for ‘the Loretto way’

By Loretto Community / May 18, 2026 /

Here is what the kids say: “I made new friends, best friends!” “I met kids from 15 different countries.”“Did you know I can read?”“I won a prize in math class!”“Our team…

A Catholic school anchor in Arlington

By Loretto Community / May 15, 2026 /

Posted by the Arlington Catholic Herald May 13, 2026 Minutes before the Mass celebrating the 75th anniversary of St. Ann School in Arlington May 13, Nancy Cribb described what the…

Lauren Hosek’s co-authored article published in American Journal of Biological Anthropology

By Loretto Community / May 15, 2026 /

Announcement posted on the University of Colorado, Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences website, May 12, 2026 Lauren Hosek’s co-authored article, “On Making Descendant Communities: Three Case Studies From Historical…

Loretto as Fungus

By Loretto Community / May 14, 2026 /

Editor’s note: This is a talk given by Drew Holtmann, teacher at Nerinx Hall High School, at a prayer service at the Motherhouse church about Earth, creation spirituality and community…

Confronting Homophobia and Transphobia

By Jeannine Gramick SL / May 13, 2026 /

Before I entered the Community, Loretto was already engaged in the hard work of confronting homophobia and transphobia that threatens the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)…

Take Care of Your Neighbors

By Loretto Community / May 13, 2026 /

By Luna Palacios, 2025-26′ Loretto Justice Fellow An old friend once told me that the price of community is inconvenience, that it takes time and asks us to think outside…

Leading with Love

By Claudia Calzetta SL / May 12, 2026 /

Kathleen Fox lives Loretto’s mission every day. Her life is a powerful example of how the Loretto spirit can take root in a young person and continue to grow for…

The four pillars of Loretto reflect the vision and energy of the Community

By Loretto Community / May 11, 2026 /

Education. Advocacy. Healing. Spirituality. Loretto’s four areas of focus reflect the vision and energy of the Community. These values connect the Community as a bridge for all to cross, leading…

Belonging cabin: Why now?

By Loretto Community / May 7, 2026 /

“Kathy is someone who can toss the smallest pebble in a lake and cause ripples of inspiration to spread far and wide.” That’s how a friend described Kathy Nimmer. So who is she and what does she have to do with our new accessible cabin?

May 12, Kentucky Gives Day 2026: Help the Loretto Hunger Fund!

By Loretto Community / May 5, 2026 /

May 12 marks the 14th annual day of giving in Kentucky. It is an important day for nonprofits like Loretto to be part of this year’s giving program. Your generosity…

Remembrance of the Life of Sister Nancy (formerly Sister Richard Anne) Wittwer SL

By Loretto Community / May 4, 2026 /

Editor’s note: Sister Nancy (formerly Sister Richard Anne) Wittwer SL died May 4, 2026, at Loretto Living Center, Nerinx, Ky., in the company of her niece and other family. She…

Loretto, Catholic Worker share common spirit, activism

By Loretto Community / May 4, 2026 /

For many years, members of the Loretto Community have served in roles that closely aligned with the mission and daily work of those affiliated with the Catholic Worker. The Loretto…

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