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Local Kentucky Family Gets Water

By Mary Ann McGivern SL / April 10, 2024 /

Judy Popp, who lives at the Motherhouse, started working with a local dad and his daughters, 11 and 14, last September to get them water. They live in a trailer…

Loretto Circles extend spirit, values of Loretto Community

By Loretto Community / April 8, 2024 /

In 2009 at the Loretto Assembly, Loretto members approved a resolution to create a Loretto Circle as a way for individuals to connect with Loretto without needing to make a…

Setting a Great Example

By Kim Klein CoL / April 3, 2024 /

I think many of us wake up slightly (or greatly) depressed at the state of our world. But once in a while, there are creative responses to some of the world’s…

Ross among residency program recipients

By Loretto Community / April 2, 2024 /

Originally published by The Oldham Era on March 21, 2024 Crestwood’s Marcia Holloway Ross is among those who the Kentucky Foundation for Women have selected as recipients of the winter…

Spring has sprung at Loretto Motherhouse Farm!

By Loretto Community / April 2, 2024 /

This Easter Week Loretto celebrates spring at the Loretto Motherhouse Farm. Spring is always a time of new life and growth. Spring babies at the Loretto Motherhouse Farm bring joy…

Reflections at the start of CSW68

By Beth Blissman CoL / April 1, 2024 /

At the end of last week we observed International Women’s Day, which got me to wondering. What might it feel like if every day was International Women’s Day? What if…

Loretto stands up for peace… Loretto marches for dignity

By Loretto Community / April 1, 2024 /

By Loretto Communications staff Loretto Community members have taken part in recent activities promoting peace and justice in Gaza. Susan Classen and JoAnn Gates represented Loretto at a Mennonite-led peace…

Keeping hope alive in Pakistan

By Loretto Community / April 1, 2024 /

By Nasreen Daniel and Maribah Nasreen writes: Pakistan has 2.3 million people, or around one percent of the population, working in conditions it labels modern slavery. The most common form…

Remembrance of the Life of Loretto Sister Ann (formerly Sister Michael Ann) Skeffington

By Eleanor Craig SL / March 28, 2024 /

Loretto Sister Ann Skeffington died peacefully March 28, 2024, at the Loretto Living Center, Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky. She was 88 and in the 69th year of her religious commitment. She was born…

Do Not Be Afraid: March and Vigil for Human Dignity

By Annie Rosenkranz / March 27, 2024 /

On March 21, Loretto Community members, Loretto Academy students and staff and the Loretto Justice Fellowship program joined El Paso faith and community leaders in a demonstration for human dignity…

Interactive Accessibility Training Registration

By Loretto Community / March 26, 2024 /

We are excited to welcome the civic community to a training that will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to create programming and spaces accessible to all,…

Read the latest issue of the Loretto Circle eNewsletter – 3/23/2024

By Loretto Community / March 25, 2024 /
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