Living in an Expanded World
Sometimes we underestimate the value of reaching out beyond ourselves, whether on a personal level or on a community level. We like the comfort of an intimate space where we know where we stand and on whom we can rely.…
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Remembrance of the Life of Sister Rosemary Chinnici SL
Rosemary Chinnici wrote much of her own story in documents now in the Loretto Archives. In her own words, then, we follow her life: “I was born in Altadena, Calif., in 1942, March to be exact. I grew up in…
Celebrating Havern & Escuela de Guadalupe: two beloved Denver schools Loretto has long supported
To celebrate the long legacy of Loretto education, and in keeping with Back To School Week for many students, we wish to acknowledge the wonderful work being accomplished at Havern and Escuela de Guadalupe schools — two educational institutions in…
Ag Bash Smash!
Over 400 children and grown-ups showed up at Loretto Motherhouse on Saturday, Aug. 3, to play in the corn, soybean and wheat boxes (no sand here), pet the four-day-old chicks and inspect two-story-high farm equipment. The day was a smash…
Imagine yourself here at Loretto Retreat Centers
“Once we start to think about the kind of world we are leaving to future generations, we look at things differently; we realize that the world is a gift which we have freely received and must share with others.” (Laudato…
Remembrance of the Life of Sister Barbara Ann (formerly Sister Mary Bernard) Barbato SL
Sister Barbara Ann (formerly Sister Mary Bernard) Barbato SL died peacefully Aug. 7, 2024, at her home in St. Louis, with her dear housemate Annie Stevens CoL by her side. Barbara Ann had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about 18 months ago and…
Let Us Not Forget, Let Us Remember
On Aug. 6, 2024, the Loretto Peace Committee held a beautiful prayerful remembrance Zoom to commemorate the bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. You can watch the recording below.
Loretto art education: bringing ‘the healing spirit of God into our world’
The Sisters and Co-members of Loretto “strive to bring the healing spirit of God into our world.“ As our readers know, there are many ways Loretto hopes to do this. One of the ways is through education. Loretto members have…
Remembrance of the Life of Dorothy Ortner CoL
Loretto Co-member Dorothy Ortner died just before midnight Aug. 4 at Loretto Living Center in Nerinx, Ky. Several Community members gathered to send her on her way. Dorothy was part of Loretto for 41 years, serving as a Sister of…
A New Partnership for Loretto at the UN
Loretto at the UN is happy to announce an inspiring new partnership with the global organization Sisters Rising Worldwide (SRW). SRW is a relatively new nonprofit making it possible for sisters to overcome the challenges of geography, language and separate congregations to effectively…
Community joins Sisters of Loretto in Seeking Home Walk
Published by the Paxton Media Group on July 3, 2024 Celebrating its 200th year at the current Motherhouse location, last Thursday the Sisters of Loretto joined with more than 100 members of the wider Kentucky community to walk more than…
Archives conducts reframing project of artifact collection, plans to target over 180 items
Published by the Lebanon Enterprise, July 31, 2024 After receiving funding for the project earlier in the year, members of the Loretto Heritage Center stated that the effort to reframe a number of the artifacts in their collection is underway.…