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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.
When God Puts Something on Your Heart, You Have To Do What God Says
Retirement” means different things to different folks. For some, it is an opportunity to travel; for others, a chance to pursue a long-neglected hobby or to discover a new one. For Judy McLaughlin, it meant co-founding a shelter for those…
Mother’s Day at Louisville Greyhound Station Gift of Welcome and Reunion
As she walked toward me in the middle of the bus station, the first thing I noticed was the long bright red sweater pulled down tightly over her very pregnant body. Looking at her bright, dark eyes, almost perfect complexion…
Processing Refugees at Annunciation House Locations
Refugees arrive at one of 10 Annunciation House (AH) sites in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) buses from the El Paso detention center. Ours was the Soluna Hotel. AH would contact our coordinator, alerting him of the imminent arrival of…
Welcome to Our Newest Co-Member, Leslee Moore!
Leslee Moore was accepted as a co-member on June 9. She and her husband live in Lexington, Ky., and she is a familiar visitor at the Loretto Motherhouse on Sundays for Mass and dinner. She has been a dedicated co-member-in-process,…
The Art of Being Useful
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 Community. Wherever Loretto members use them, they are noticed and…
Loretto Motherhouse Celebrates Julie Popham’s Co-Membership
We could have had a complaint about the overcast sky, but we were distracted by the spectator show nature was providing for the day of celebration. The delicate green leaves coming awake on the trees lining the side of our…
Loretto helps provide respite for weary travelers
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 religious communities began coming and needed housing. After the convent…
Notes & News
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 in 1929, will be transformed to create 65 affordable family…
Sharing My El Paso Experience
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 of the dramatic needs at Annunciation House. These stories moved…
Mary Helen Sandoval Receives Recognition for Service
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 15 years. In 1994 her dear friend, Cyndi Bush Luna,…
Welcome New Loretto Co-Member Earna Volk!
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 is involved in numerous activities at the Motherhouse and is…
Remembrance of the Life of Judith Ford Wynne CoL
(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. ) “Raymond and Josette, my father and mother, married March…