Denver Seder a Joyous Occasion
The Denver Community gathered on Palm Sunday to share a Seder meal and ritual. A fabulous time was had by all.
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Teachers visit the motherhouse
Teachers from Loretto Academy in El Paso, Nerinx Hall in St. Louis and St. Mary’s Academy in Denver experienced a rich time at the Motherhouse from March 29 through April 1. Regina Drey planned the immersion experience and accompanied the…
Visiting schools in Pakistan
On Feb. 24, Nasreen Daniel, Samina Iqbal, Anna Koop and I drove to Multan, about four hours south of Lahore, to visit the Lasallian Brothers. Brother Shahzad wrote our letter of invitation for our visa application. When Nasreen, Samina and…
Welcome Christina Garcia, Newest Co-Member!
Welcome to Christina Garcia! Christina was accepted as a co-member on March 21. She and her husband and two daughters live in Denver. Christina is a teacher at St. Mary’s Academy where she serves with Regina Drey as the Director…
Strong youth participation at the 67th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women
After three years of online events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was pure joy to welcome 16 students from Loretto schools in Denver and El Paso to the 67th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). From the…
Remembrance of the Life of Sister Carol Ann Ptacek SL
Loretto Sister Carol Ann Ptacek died April 29 at Loretto Living Center, Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky. Her funeral Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Jim Graf May 8 at Loretto Motherhouse. Carol Ann devoted nearly all of her 62 years…
Youth Eagerly Return to New York for the 67th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women
After three years of online events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was pure joy to welcome 16 students from Loretto schools in Denver and El Paso to the 67th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67). From the…
Loretto celebrates 211 years of community life, serving others
Tracing ancestors has become a wonderful adventure for many families. Maps can fill a dining room table, with lines connecting each generation and often names of people family members have never met. Remembrances and stories shared, some even true, can…
Save Bernheim Now!
Bernheim attorneys state that “The procedural regulations and many laws in Kentucky (and many other states) are written to greatly favor extractive industries and highway projects over the rights of private landowners.” In addition, at the Bullitt County Court hearing, a…
Pakistan: Land of simplicity, hospitality and generosity
Join us as we learn about the people and diverse culture of the beloved homeland of our sisters in Pakistan as revealed through the eyes of Loretto’s newest novice, Pakistani native Maribah Ishaq: “Sociology says that a culture is a…
Toxic Contamination of Water Sources Poses Long-Term Hazards to American Communities and Environment
Originally posted by The Tablet on April 12, 2023 To understand how Catholics are responding to water pollution in their communities, OSV News spoke with advocates and agencies in Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Flint, Michigan — all cities which have…