Leading into the future
Posted on September 18, 2024, by Christina Manweller
In July Loretto gathered to elect new leaders, hold discussions, pass proposals important to the Community and enjoy time together.
As Community members gathered in Louisville, Ky., and on Zoom starting on July 5, the excitement was energizing. The following days brimmed with elections, deliberations and decisions, camaraderie and even dancing! In fact, music was a valued carry-through, boosting energy and enthusiasm each day.
A primary responsibility of the Community during the Assembly was selecting leadership for the next four years. Mary E. “Buffy” Boesen SL was elected president, and Mary Margaret Murphy SL was reelected vice president. The congregation’s Executive Committee includes three new members, in addition to Buffy: Donna Mattingly SL, Cathy Smith SL and Kathy Wright SL. Cathy Mueller SL was reelected to the Executive Committee.
The Community Forum is made up of the Executive Committee plus three or four additional members — co-members or newly-professed sisters. Forum members elected were Jane German CoL (reelected), Maribah Ishaq SL and Marty Lally CoL.
Not pictured: Community Forum members Jackie Diego-Medina (reelected) and Fr. Marty Lally CoL.
Photo: Will Myers
The Community held passionate discussions and voted on proposals with respect to internal Loretto matters, reparations, land justice and affirming Loretto’s support of the U.N. Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination in all Forms Against Women (and girls).
These were fruitful days full of hope for Loretto.
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