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Wednesday Witness

By Mary Ann McGivern SL / March 25, 2026 /

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…

Lent with Loretto, week five: the fifth sorrow of Mary

By Loretto Community / March 20, 2026 /

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…

Lenten Reflections

By Loretto Community / March 18, 2026 /

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…

Catholic sisters call US-Israeli strikes on Iran illegal, immoral

By Loretto Community / March 17, 2026 /

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…

Loretto joins in honoring St. Patrick, St. Joseph this fourth week of Lent

By Loretto Community / March 16, 2026 /

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…

Remembrance of the Life of Sister Katherine Ann Heinz SL

By Eleanor Craig SL / March 14, 2026 /

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…

Lent with Loretto, week four: the fourth sorrow of Mary

By JoAnn Gates / March 13, 2026 /

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.…

Flaget Memorial awards grants to three organizations for wellness initiatives

By Loretto Community / March 12, 2026 /

Posted by The Record on March 10, 2026 Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, Ky., has awarded nearly $60,000 in grants to three local organizations to help “improve well-being and healthy…

Direct Action

By Mary Ann McGivern SL / March 11, 2026 /

We live in a dangerous moment. Several states have declared it illegal to boycott items made in Israel. Trespass penalties are higher. It used to be that you got “one…

Lent with Loretto, week three: the third sorrow of Mary

By Loretto Community / March 6, 2026 /

The Third of the Seven Sorrows: Jesus is lost in the temple Let us pray: From I Am The Way “As friends of Mary, mother of Jesus and woman of…

In Lent, Loretto spiritual directors help searchers discern God’s presence

By Loretto Community / March 3, 2026 /

Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 The Jesuit theologian Karl Rahner says, “The Christian of the future will be a…

Living Loretto: Meet St. Mary’s educator & Loretto Co-member Christina Garcia

By Christina Manweller / February 27, 2026 /

“It is important that nothing in our lives cuts us off from other human beings. Rather, we try to live so that everything about us, our words and works and…

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