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On Dec. 2 at the Loretto Motherhouse L. Kilan Jacobs came carrying the whole life of his Osage history, which he shared with us without any notes. He covered a spellbinding account of centuries of forced moves, broken promises and…
By Rosa Lizarde CoL The Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) hosted our first Immigration Spotlight of 2025 on Jan. 24, four days after Inauguration Day. For us it was vital to provide a space for sharing, to build solidarity and to hear…
By Maribah, Shaista and Saima One of the most significant aspects of Christmas is the emphasis on charity and helping those in need. This holy day brings people together in a spirit of love and generosity. A focus on generosity…
For over a decade, Loretto at the UN has been a proud member of the Working Group on Girls (WGG). A global coalition of organizations, WGG was established nearly 30 years ago and is dedicated to advocating for the rights…
Every February we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. It’s not so much a day to celebrate the person known as Valentine, but a day to express our love and receive love in return. There is a deeper more expansive love than…
The Sisters of Loretto joined with three other communities of Catholic sisters in solidarity with the Kentucky and Tennessee bishops in support of immigrant families. You can read the entire statement below. A pdf of the statement is available here.
The joy and privilege of welcoming others is not new to Loretto. We have welcomed others to our homes, neighborhoods, schools, cities and towns, churches and workplaces for more than 200 years. Hospitality has been a hallmark of Loretto’s life…
Editor’s note: The following obituary is courtesy of Compassionate Funeral Care of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.: Loretto Co-member Mary Ellen, age 94, passed away peacefully Feb 2, 2025, at the Wesley Health Care Center, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Born on March 22,…
Every Monday, Loretto retreat directors Susan Classen and JoAnn Gates write a Monday Musing reflection for social media. In case you don’t have social media account we’d like to share a few of the musings with you. … I love…
For the first century and a half of Loretto school history, teachers and students worked together in the classroom, and the Loretto leaders were in charge of school administration. After Vatican II, changes in all religious communities and their ministries…
Though she may not be known for the sharp wit and teasing personality of Patrick Troughton, the iconic scarf and K9 companion of Tom Baker, or the resigned determination of John Hurt, it may be argued that former Sister of…
Sister Marie Ego SL died peacefully at Loretto Living Center Jan. 23. Marie was 86 and in the 59th year of her Loretto commitment. The following is her brief autobiography, provided by Marie for her remembrance: “My early spiritual life was nurtured by being a Girl Scout, love…