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In 2024, The Loretto Heritage Center received grant funding from the KY Historical Society, through the Local History Trust Fund, to fuel our project to reframe the most sensitive framed…
Easter weekend was a work of love – from the cross to the Resurrection. Jesus’ love was self-giving love. Jesus’ words from the cross to John to care for His…
Every Monday, Loretto retreat directors Susan Classen and JoAnn Gates write a Monday Musing reflection for social media. Here are a few of the recent musings … “Westerners have forgotten…
Loretto Co-member Susanne Terry died peacefully at home March 31. She was 88. Susanne was accepted into co-membership May 10, 1981. Editor’s note: Loretto was given permission by Caledonia Life’s Services/Guidbord…
Out of darkness the light of Christ will shine as the dawn of day breaks through the night. “Out of Darkness,” Tom Kendzia What a week it has been for…
Last Wednesday marked the first year anniversary of the Wednesday Witness in Lebanon, Ky. Sisters, Co-members and Marion County residents gather on a Lebanon street corner holding signs every Wednesday…
The fifth sorrow of Mary: the crucifixion of Jesus Mary at the Foot of the Cross. Reflections on March 17, 2026, by Cathy Mueller Welcome. Thank you for being here…
We asked spiritual directors in Loretto about their current spiritual practices and recommended practices for Lent. Sister Johanna Brian SL Practices close to my heart right now: “I live in…
Published by Global Sisters Report, March 5, 2026 Sisters and lay representatives of sisters’ congregations, as well as leaders of Catholic peace organizations, are condemning in the strongest possible terms…
This week we continue on our Lenten journey while celebrating two major saints’ days: St. Patrick (March 17) and St. Joseph (March 19). St. Patrick’s Day spiritually commemorates the life of…
Sister Katherine Ann Heinz died quietly March 14, 2026, at Loretto Living Center in Nerinx, Ky. She would have celebrated her 79th jubilee April 25, 2026. She was 97 years old…
The fourth sorrow of Mary: Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to this fourth session of Loretto’s Lenten reflections on the Seven Sorrows of Mary.…
