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Faithful companions of Loretto!

Posted on August 24, 2026, by Loretto Community

Two older women lovingly cuddle a large, fluffy gray-and-white cat.
Martha Alderson CoL and Mary Ann McGivern SL with their cat, Kimball.
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Who loves you more than you love yourself? Who gives you wet kisses? Wagging tails? Purrs all day? Can say all the words a parakeet knows!? Good and bad! All visitors to our house must be approved of by our cat! Who is your faithful companion? What joy do they bring you?

Ruby…Bailey…Coco…Printer…Charlie… Missy…Precious… All Loretto pets. This week, check out our social media as we feature some of the beloved pets of Loretto members. And our good news story for today: Pope Francis said, in response to a child’s tears at his dog’s death, “All dogs go to heaven.” What a consoling thought to a little guy from Pope Francis. It’s all about love.

Did you know animals are talked about in the Bible? Proverbs 12:10: “A righteous person cares for the needs of their animals.” Luke 12:6: “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one is forgotten by God.” Be sure to let your pets know!

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