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Assemblies
A time when the gathered Loretto Community joins together to address issues of concern for the Loretto Congregation and the Community in our mission of serving God’s people.
Reflections on the 2023 LCWR Assembly
Drawn by sacred mystery: a journey of hope Reflection by Mary Margaret Murphy Thanks to Barbara Nicholas, the Sisters of Loretto was one of the congregations whose leadership challenged the decision by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to…
Gratitude Is the Hallmark of the Heart
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name O God; to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at nighttime. Ps. 92:1 That first verse of Psalm 92 says it all:…
2020 Vision: Seeing Where We Belong
The government structure of the Sisters of Loretto is designed to foster the faith life and mission of the congregation. “I Am the Way,” Loretto Constitutions, #102 The Loretto Assembly is part of the government structure of the Sisters of…
Loretto Attends Presentation by Harvard Divinity School Fellows
By Lisa Reynolds and Sally Maresh Angie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile, the two Harvard Ministry Innovation Fellows who were part of the Emerging Forms presentation at our 2017 Assembly, spoke in Denver April 17, on “Responding to the Needs…
Ghana Sisters Help Provide International Flavor to Assembly
By Carole Eschen and Lillian Moskeland The 2018 Assembly had an international flavor this year with sisters from two countries outside the United States in full attendance and our sisters from Pakistan. The Ghana Committee was blessed to have Anna…
‘Walking Forward Together In Hope’ — Memories
By Cathy Smith Where has the time gone? Can you believe it was just a few short months ago the Assembly Planning and Trust committees asked us to “breathe in what is best in Loretto”? We were to let go…
Scenes from the 2018 Loretto Assembly
Saturday, July 7, at the Opening of the Loretto Assembly in Shepherdsville, Ky. Sunday, July 8, at Loretto Motherhouse Monday, July 9, at the Loretto Assembly in Shepherdsville, Ky. Tuesday, July 10, at the Loretto Assembly in Shepherdsville, Ky. Wednesday,…
Loretto Women’s Network Selects Diverse Group for 2018 Mary Rhodes Awardees
By LWN Coordinators Jean East, Anna Koop, Mary Nelson and Karen Wehrman Mary Rhodes was a pioneer who represents the spirit of Loretto, shaping new pathways and extending “the boundaries of learning and justice, of human dignity and peace ……