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Denver
The heart of the Rocky Mountains, Denver has been home to Loretto members since before Colorado became a state. We continue to build on our mission of education and service to people in need.
Nasreen Daniel Offers Thanks from Pakistan to Loretto Schools
It had always been my desire to visit our Loretto schools in the United States and thank each person personally for their sensitivity to the needs of those who are not as fortunate. It was a God-given opportunity for me…
Loretto Spotlight: We’re Proud of You, Escuela!
Escuela de Guadalupe is a Spanish-English bilingual Catholic school in northwest Denver, founded in 1999. The concept for the school began in conversations among the Sisters of Loretto, the Jesuits, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and other local community members.…
Vicki Steps Up Again!
Vicki Schwartz has taken the job of Interim President at Escuela de Guadalupe in Denver. She is responsible for the overall operations of the school, and she serves as its public voice. One of her duties is to strengthen the…
Congratulations, Mary Catherine!
Mary Catherine Rabbitt received the John J. Campbell Award for her substantial contribution to the furtherance of Colorado Elder Law, the Elder Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association and the education of others. A dinner was held to honor…
Father Peter Urban Celebrates 60 Years as a Priest
By Kathy Santopietro Weddel Peter Urban “happened” to the Roman Catholic priesthood May 31, 1958, and the Church hasn’t been the same since. That “happening” continues as he lives his sacred promises each day that welcomes his generous smile. In…
Mary Nelle Celebrates 50 Golden Years With Gratitude
Mary Nelle Gage is celebrating 50 years as a Sister of Loretto. When asked about her life in Loretto, her response is one of gratitude for the many opportunities that have been afforded her and the inspiration Loretto members have…
Making Movies: Loretto Captures Closings of Three Beloved Locations
Using high-flying drones, video and still cameras, interviews, photos and documents from the Loretto Heritage Center, Neil Tucker and I have been making movies about the closings of three well-loved Loretto places: the St. Louis Loretto Center, Nazareth Hall in…
Like Trees, Loretto’s Deep Roots Thrive in Denver and Beyond
Trees speak a lot about our lives, our growth, our rootedness. When I look at the grounds around Loretto Center in Denver, I am surprised and humbled by the many trees that tower above us. I think of the change…
Loretto Denver Center Now Havern School
May 1, the Denver Loretto Center officially became Havern School. Loretto’s 2015 Assembly made the decision to sell the Center to a group that shared Loretto values and would be in sync with the Loretto land ethic. The Havern and…
Loretto Special Needs Committee Awards 11 Grants, Spring 2018
The Loretto Special Needs Committee awarded 11 social change grants to diverse groups who share in Loretto’s commitment to build a culture of peace and justice and serve its struggling neighbors. The committee met by Zoom March 17. Committee members…
Racial Justice and the Imagination’: Seeing Our Way in the Dark
More than 50 Loretto Community members and friends gathered at the Loretto Center in Denver Jan. 27 to hear Christopher (Chris) Pramuk present a reflection on “Racial Justice and the Imagination.” Pramuk, a professor of theology at Regis University and…