Education
Our early foundresses, who settled in central Kentucky, recognized the needs of children in the areas of education and religious formation. As they responded to these needs, they found joy and meaning in their work and life together. Their vision continues in the numerous missions we carry out today. Learn more about how the Loretto mission of education continues today.
The Loretto Community is committed to participating in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, and many of the Loretto schools have done the same. Liz Deines SL, acting campus minister at…
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From its beginning in 1812 in Kentucky, Loretto expanded its mission of education quickly. Santa Fe, N.M., saw the opening of Our Lady of Light Academy in 1852. Three Sisters…
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Posted by The Journal, November 10, 2024 Webster University was founded by the Sisters of Loretto in 1915. If you aren’t familiar with the Loretto community, its mission then, as…
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Published by The Record, November 6, 2024 At least seven decades after they graduated from the old St. Monica School, in Lebanon, Ky., alumni believe the Sisters of Loretto’s strict…
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Loretto members joined the 3000-plus crowd to celebrate Nerinx Hall’s 100 years. A few highlights from the evening were performances by students displaying their talents in music, theater and dance.…
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Meet our 2024/2025 Loretto Justice Fellows! Our Fellows are students at the University of Texas at El Paso and New Mexico State University. Loretto’s nine Fellows are pursuing various studies,…
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Three Loretto schools – Loretto Academy, El Paso, Texas.; Nerinx Hall High School, St. Louis; and St. Mary’s Academy, Denver – collaborated on making Pinwheels for Peace in anticipation of…
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Posted by the Douglas Dispatch, Sept 17, 2024 The Loretto Catholic School in Douglas is celebrating its 100th year this month. The centennial celebration will be commemorated on Saturday, September…
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This year Nerinx Hall High School celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding by Loretto. The school also celebrated the 212th year of Loretto’s own founding on April 25. The…
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On June 1, students from Loretto-associated schools — Loretto Academy in El Paso, Nerinx Hall High School in St. Louis and St. Mary’s Academy in Denver — arrived to spend…
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In addition to the Seeking Home procession in June and an important Assembly, this summer saw Loretto visitors engaging in numerous family activities. These included Family Fun Day, the Heritage…
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To celebrate the long legacy of Loretto education, and in keeping with Back To School Week for many students, we wish to acknowledge the wonderful work being accomplished at Havern…
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