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August 15, September 8 and 15, October 25, December 8, April 25, May 24, May 31. What do these dates have in common? By the zodiac, they loosely demark the…
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Now that directorship of the Heritage Center is in the capable hands of Ayla Toussaint, I have time to write occasional pieces of Loretto history for the Community. As there…
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By Eleanor Craig and Anndavid Naeger Bernie Feeney celebrated her 75th anniversary as a Sister of Loretto on Aug. 14 and 15. COVID-19 kept her friends in the Infirmary and…
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By Angela Rakes, Education and Outreach Coordinator for Loretto Motherhouse As the Loretto Motherhouse Farm moves to raising more local food, we are also committed to using our resources to…
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Vel Scott is originally from the Mississippi Delta and grew up eating farm-fresh food every day. She’s now an educator, urban farmer, entrepreneur and wise elder sharing knowledge about healthy…
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During the past several years the Loretto Community has experienced profound changes. So much of what shaped our life is gone and the experience of endings, loss and confusion often…
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By Nasreen Daniel Education as a path out of poverty has been the belief of the Sisters of Loretto since inception. Wherever the sisters are present, they impart formal or…
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At the Mass on June 16 at Regis University for the rededication of Our Lady of Loretto, Lydia Peña, who founded the Spirit of Loretto Committee, the Loretto alumnae/alumni group…
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By Pearl Sheve, Assistant to the Development Team of Marian Middle School, St. Louis “Girls, please take out your notebook, pen, markers and folder for our next activity.” This request…
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What was on your dinner table this evening? Perhaps you enjoyed strawberries or lettuce, tomatoes, chilies, soybean products, cherries, corn, carrots, potatoes, avocados, beets and more, all representative of God’s…
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The Loretto Committee for Peace takes actions that represent the Loretto Community and educates our members and friends on the issues and steps we can take to make peace. The…
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