Topic archive
Anti-discrimination
Loretto Community condemns discrimination in all forms.
Transformation
Would you believe that this old, undated photo of a small house at Loretto is directly connected to our vision of building a new, accessible cabin? “How so?” you might ask.
Editorial: Leo’s caution on same-sex blessings today leaves the door open for tomorrow
Posted by National Catholic Reporter, May 1, 2026 Pope Leo XIV’s recent in-flight answer to a question about blessing same-sex couples exhibited a preference for not exacerbating divisions within the church over pushing the limits on polarizing issues. His answer, however,…
In keeping with Dr. King’s legacy of non-violent, direct action, Loretto stands in solidarity with all fighting for justice to protect our immigrant neighbors
The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 is taken from Ephesians 4:4, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.” These words from Paul’s letter…
‘An immense blessing’: Sister Jeannine Gramick’s work as an LGBTQ+ advocate
The Loretto Community honors Loretto Sister Jeannine Gramick. Originally from Philadelphia Jeannine moved to Baltimore in 1960 to join the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She was an associate professor of mathematics at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland…
Sr. Jeannine Gramick asks: Will actions affirm Pope Leo’s words on LGBTQ+ people?
Originally published by National Catholic Reporter September 4, 2025 Like millions of the world’s poor, and not so poor, I miss the warm, good-hearted, down-to-earth Pope Francis. His personality came through not only in his loving words, but also in…
Loretto celebrates preciousness of all life
All life is precious. From the beginning God was in love with us and wanted to live with us to reveal to us what true humanity looks like. We are tall, short, Black, brown, white, thin, smart and not so.…
Loretto and Land Justice Futures: working toward healing land, people and communities
In mid-2022 the Loretto Community was invited to participate in the Nuns and Nones (N&N) Land Justice project. N&N was aware of Loretto’s interest in this topic, as demonstrated by the 20 Loretto Community members who took part in a…
New Ways Ministry Brings Transgender, Intersex, Ally Catholics for Dialogue with Pope Francis
Published by NewWaysMinistry.org on October 12, 2024 Pope Francis met today with a diverse group of transgender, intersex, and ally Catholics, including a medical doctor who provides gender transition care. The group urged Pope Francis to move past the Church’s…
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging – a Loretto legacy
These are the first rules that St. Mary’s Academy was founded on. … “No denomination is refused if willing to observe the rules of the school.” Which means that 160 years ago, the Sisters of Loretto welcomed all with open…
Deacon uncovers names of Black Catholics buried in unmarked graves at Louisville cemetery
Published by the Louisville Courier Journal on February 21, 2024 Loretto Roots Enslavement project is one of many historic studies being conducted by Catholic organizations who were involved in the system of enslavement in the early 19th century. Deacon Ned…
New research unearths first black student at Webster University; long before other colleges
Published by Total Information AM on February 22, 2024 Webster University Professor Annie Stevens, and DEI Associate Vice President Vincent Flewellen join Debbie and Scott in studio talking about how new research revealed the story of Vada Lee Easter. Listen…
Rediscovering Vada Lee Easter and the movement to desegregate Webster
Published on the Webster University News site on February 1, 2024 Saint Louis University (SLU) has long been credited as the first university in Missouri to desegregate. According to history books, SLU started admitting Black students in the summer of…