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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.
FST sisters find joy in service
With thanks to FST Sister Frances Emily Owusu-Ansah CoL, Ph.D. One of the important ways the Sisters of the Daughters of the Most Holy Trinity spread God’s love is through the Rural Ministry. They travel to remote villages to share…
2024 Jubilarians
80th Jubilee 70th Jubilee 65th Jubilee 50th – Golden Jubilee 25th – Silver Jubilee 80th Jubilee Kathleen Tighe SL Kathleen Tighe was received into Loretto on April 25, 1944, following the vocation call of her five siblings: Lucina, Alice Eugene,…
Loretto’s 2024 Jubilarians: Celebrating with abundant hope!
In John’s Gospel, you can read the story of Jesus talking with some of his followers: “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi, where are you staying?” And Jesus replied to them, “Come and See.” I Am…
Let’s celebrate Loretto’s newest Co-members!
Christina Garcia CoL was accepted as a co-member on March 21, 2023. She and her husband and two daughters live in Denver where she is a teacher at St. Mary’s Academy. At SMA, she serves with Regina Drey as the…
Celebrating Loretto’s newest Co-members!
This week Loretto celebrates its newest Co-members! Robin Marlow CoL was accepted this past April 8 into Loretto co-membership. She has been consistently involved with Loretto in Denver for the last three-plus years and participated via Zoom with the wider…
Happy 212th Birthday, Loretto!
Loretto Foundation Day – 212 Years: April 25, 1812 – April 25, 2024 The Constitutions of the Sisters of Loretto “direct us to praise and minister in Jesus name. Grounded by our roots, enlightened by the Gospel and the Council,…
Loretto members share reflections from the desert Southwest
The Sisters of Loretto came to the desert areas of the West to offer education and faith development in Loretto schools for children from diverse backgrounds, cultures and economic levels. Loretto Academy continues to serve children in El Paso, instilling…
Loretto Circles extend spirit, values of Loretto Community
In 2009 at the Loretto Assembly, Loretto members approved a resolution to create a Loretto Circle as a way for individuals to connect with Loretto without needing to make a vowed or co-membership commitment. Circles are an informal affiliation of…
Public Lenten prayer service held in Louisville for Peace in Palestine, Israel
Published by the Courier Journal on February 28, 2024 More than 50 people came to the Federal Courthouse for a Lenten Prayer for Peace in Palestine and Israel on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 in Louisville. Enjoy the photo essay on…
Co-member Barbara Wander’s Latest Report on Haiti
Barbara Wander is a Loretto co-member who has been working with the Little Sisters of St. Therese in Haiti for many years. Click here to read the March 2024 issue of Barbara’s Haiti Journal. Click here to read the June…
Remembrance of the Life of Loretto Co-member Patty Brush
Loretto Co-member Margaret Patricia “Patty” Brush died Feb. 11 at age 83 at Loretto Living Center in Nerinx, Ky. As Patty Batton, she entered the Loretto novitiate in 1958, leaving just before first vows. In 1966, Patty married John Brush, with whom…
Loretto Joins Mennonite Peace Action
Co-members Susan Classen and JoAnn Gates represented Loretto at a Mennonite-led peace action for Gaza in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 16. They were among about 200 people who gathered for a prayer service outside the Cannon House Federal Building in support…