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For more than 40 years, Loretto Co-members have enriched the life of Loretto. Their presence is reflected in relationships, service on committees, financial support and participating in the many missions of Loretto. Learn more about the Co-Members of Loretto.
Gather, Loretto, Gather!
We spend all our lives learning how to belong. And that is a very healthy way to live. The recent Loretto Gathering encompassed our energy to belong in a very positive way. We are called to have a heart big…
Faithful companions of Loretto!
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…
Loretto members share their summer book recommendations
Summer reading – there’s nothing better! Some books are like old friends, others offer a fresh breeze. This week on our Facebook page, Loretto members will share the books that have inspired, delighted or sparked reflection. Loretto members’ book recommendations…
Loretto’s nifty, nurturing, notable nonagenarians!
Join us as we celebrate Loretto’s nearly 40 nonagenarians! Two of these notable, numinous individuals are Loretto Sisters Joan Spero and Mary Ellen McElroy. These lovely women are our newest nonagenarians, having celebrated their 90th birthdays this year. Throughout their…
Remembrance of the Life of Peg Jacobs CoL
Loretto Co-member Peg Jacobs died peacefully in the company of her family and Loretto friends as the Community was together in prayer Sunday morning, June 28, 2026. Peg, who was 93, had been a friend of Loretto since meeting Mary…
2026 Jubilarians
80+ Jubilee 75th Jubilee 70th Jubilee 65th Jubilee 60th Jubilee 50th – Golden Jubilee 25th – Silver Jubilee 80+ Jubilee Kathleen Tighe SL Happy 82nd Jubilee to Loretto Sister Kathleen Tighe SL! Kathleen Tighe SL was received into Loretto on…
Count It All Joy – Loretto Jubilarians!
It is not hard to believe in the enduring love of God when you meet the 2026 Jubilarians. They count it all joy as they count the wonders of their lives and give thanks for all they have received. We…
Remembrance of the Life of Robert Strobridge CoL
Loretto Co-member Robert Strobridge died May 28, 2026, at Bickford Manor, Cedar Falls, Iowa, with his sister and other family nearby at the time of his death. Bob would have been 97 June 25. He became a Loretto Co-member April 22, 2001. Editor’s…
Remembering Selma, 1965
On March 10, 61 years later, I am celebrating a time in history when many people — clergy, ministers, rabbis, nuns and an array of local citizens — came together to march and protest the fact that people of color…
Remembrance of the Life of Susanne Terry CoL
Loretto Co-member Susanne Terry died peacefully at home March 31. She was 88. Susanne was accepted into co-membership May 10, 1981. Editor’s note: Loretto was given permission by Caledonia Life’s Services/Guidbord Pearsons Funeral Home & Sayles Funeral Home to share the…
Wednesday Witness
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 rain or shine in order to invite passersby to open…
Catholic sisters call US-Israeli strikes on Iran illegal, immoral
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 the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, calling it illegal,…