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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.

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The Art of Being Useful

By Roberta Hudlow SL / June 1, 2019 /
Two men sitting across from each other at a round table outdoors in a grass yard enjoying a meal. There are other empty chairs around them with additional plates of food and drinks.

As Loretto members demonstrate and march, Robert Strobridge (Stro) is with us in his well-made, colorful banners. They draw attention to the cause and announce the presence of the Loretto…

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Loretto helps provide respite for weary travelers

By Mary E. (Buffy) Boesen SL / May 31, 2019 /

In early October 2018, the number of asylum seekers coming into El Paso began increasing dramatically. Annunciation House needed more volunteers to assist with serving these people. Sisters from many…

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Notes & News

By Loretto Community / May 31, 2019 /

Pancratia Hall on Loretto Heights College campus becomes apartment housing By Mary Nelle Gage SL Pancratia Hall, former dormitory and classroom building on the historic Loretto Heights College campus, built…

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Sharing My El Paso Experience

By Vivian Doremus CoL / May 1, 2019 /

Recently I returned from volunteer work helping immigrant families at the El Paso/Juarez border. I wish to share the remarkable story unfolding there. I had been reading accounts in Interchange…

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Mary Helen Sandoval Receives Recognition for Service

By Loretto Community / May 1, 2019 /
Three young girls, three women, and one man standing together in front of a hand-painted wall sign stating: Mary Helen Sandoval Café "Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world." - Malala Yousafzai

Recently, Mary Helen Sandoval received stellar recognition for her tireless efforts with Colorado High School Charter (CHSC). Mary Helen  has served on the Board of Colorado High School Charter for…

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Welcome New Loretto Co-Member Earna Volk!

By Lisa Reynolds CoL / May 1, 2019 /
A woman with shoulder-length grey hair wearing a grey and white sweater with a red brick background.

Welcome to Earna Volk, our newest co-member! Earna was accepted as a co-member March 17. She lives in Lebanon, Ky., and works at the Loretto Motherhouse as the receptionist. She…

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Remembrance of the Life of Judith Ford Wynne CoL

By Loretto Community / April 24, 2019 /
A black and white portrait headshot of a woman smiling brightly with short, light-colored hair wearing a black blouse in front of a light-colored plain background.

(Judy herself left an account of her early life, written for her son Ted who has shared it with Loretto.  Judy’s succinct and personal composition displays her English teacher persona. )…

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Remembrance of the Life of Marcia Elise André CoL

By Loretto Community / March 14, 2019 /
A woman with short black and grey hair and round glasses smiling brightly for a headshot picture in front of a plain white background wearing a white, collared, button up shirt with black trim on the collar.

I was born on April 26, 1937, in St. Mary’s Catholic Hospital in Clarksburg, W.V., to loving Christian parents. My mother, daughter of a Northern Baptist minister, was an English…

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Profiles of Community Leadership

By Loretto Community / March 6, 2019 /

Meet the new team for 2019-2021! Below are brief biographies of our president, vice president, Executive Committee and Community Forum members. Barbara Nicholas SL, President Educated at Webster College in…

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Remembrance of the Life of David Livingston Edwards, former CoL

By Loretto Community / March 4, 2019 /
A man with short grey hair and wire glasses sitting and smiling brightly while covering his mouth with his hand in front of a plain white background.

(Following the example of his wife Kaye, David Edwards enthusiastically embraced Loretto Co-membership and faithfully lived as a Co-member from 1998 to 2018. Because of continuing health concerns which sapped…

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Karen Cassidy Wins Prestigious Prize

By Loretto Community / February 1, 2019 /
A woman with short brown hair wearing a blue blouse smiling candidly looking off to the side for a portrait headshot picture with a plain black background.

Editor’s Note: The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Purpose Prize celebrates people 50 and older who are following their passion to make a difference in the world. Karen Cassidy,…

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Sister Schools — From San Antonio to Greentown

By Mary Ann Lovett SL / February 1, 2019 /
A young boy in a school uniform holding a paper lantern globe on stage with a teacher wearing a dress with a microphone talking to a crowd of young students with a projector and cross in the background indicating a religious school stage.

My work as the coordinator of extended day programs at Rolling Hills Catholic School and Antonian Middle School in San Antonio is a position to love and for which you…

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