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Outward and forward in love has been the story of Loretto since its founding in 1812. For the past 214 years, Loretto’s foundational hope has been lived out throughout the life and mission work of thousands of members. I Am…
Who are your favorite saints — those who have set your heart on fire? A few of our Loretto members happen to share the same favorite saint. Loretto Co-member Patty Kane writes, “My favorite saint and my Confirmation name is…
Seventh Sorrow of Mary: Mary Buries Her Son Reflection I: by Shaista The seventh sorrow of Mary, when she buries her Son, shows us the deepest pain a mother can feel, but also the quiet strength of her faith. After…
There is a great song many choirs sing during the Easter season. A line from the chorus goes like this: Shine Jesus, Shine. Fill this land with the Savior’s Glory.Blaze, Spirit, Blaze. Set our hearts on fire! By Graham Kendrick…
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 pieces in our artifact collection. This selection included paper documents,…
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 Mother also imply Jesus giving us to one another. And…
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 what indigenous people understand to be cardinal. That this world…
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 Pearsons Funeral Home & Sayles Funeral Home to share the…
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 Mary, Jesus’ mother, the other women at the cross, the…
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 rain or shine in order to invite passersby to open…
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 as we reflect together on the sorrow of Mary standing…
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 conscious awareness that we are spinning out of control as…