Earth
As Friends of Mary at the Foot of the Cross, we are called to care for Earth in its pain, to celebrate its beauty, and to create space for its healing. Recognizing our role as one of interdependent partnership with all Creation has been part of Loretto’s mission throughout our history. We reaffirmed our commitment to resist systems and conditions that violate Earth and all species in 2018, calling ourselves to “significantly mitigate our impact on climate change and ecological degradation.” We invite any who are interested to join with us on this journey of ecological conversion. Learn more about our mission to protect Earth.
Loretto treasures the beauty of trees, in addition to the immense benefits they bestow on humanity and all life. Trees are often called the “lungs” of our planet, and planting…
Loretto Motherhouse Community members and staff continually look at how to further reduce Loretto’s carbon footprint and protect Earth. Josh Ballard, Loretto Motherhouse director of operations, shares steps recently taken:…
St. Mary’s Academy students in Denver created prayer flags for Earth Day, April 25. Calling their commemoration “Be Loretto Day/Earth Day,” the creative effort was aligned with the Students Spark…
Once again the seasons are changing and it’s time to honor Earth’s transition, and how that process touches our own hearts and lives. Mark Friday June 20th 6:30 EST on…
Join friends of the Loretto Earth Network on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30pm ET as we mark and celebrate Earth’s seasonal journey into Spring! Our annual quarterly rituals provide an…
The Loretto Motherhouse is happy to host the “Where the Wild Things Are” environmental day camp for 6-12 year-olds June 23-27, 2025. The camp is organized and run by New…
In mid-2022 the Loretto Community was invited to participate in the Nuns and Nones (N&N) Land Justice project. N&N was aware of Loretto’s interest in this topic, as demonstrated by…
Published by National Catholic Reporter on Sept. 9, 2024 Deep along two-lane roads, nestled amid the undulating, verdant hillsides of Vermont, the Sisters of the Earth Community at Green Mountain Monastery…
Over 400 children and grown-ups showed up at Loretto Motherhouse on Saturday, Aug. 3, to play in the corn, soybean and wheat boxes (no sand here), pet the four-day-old chicks…
“Once we start to think about the kind of world we are leaving to future generations, we look at things differently; we realize that the world is a gift which…
Every Monday, Loretto retreat staff Susan Classen and JoAnn Gates write a Monday Musing reflection for social media. In case you don’t have social media we’d like to share a…
Hosted by the Global Green Burial Alliance and featuring Loretto Co-member Susan Classen (amongst others), this is a Zoom discussion about the green burial movement in Kentucky. Other speakers include…
