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.
Download Read Loretto Magazine Loretto Spotlight Video – Loretto Leadership A letter from President Buffy Boesen SL As the newly-elected president of the Loretto Community, I invite you as you…
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Our local parish community recently initiated a collaborative effort with the Sisters of Loretto to support the parish boys’ school. The school serves more than 450 students with a team…
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Ceciliana Skees SL is grateful for the opportunity she’s had to positively impact lives during her 75 years as a Sister of Loretto. She says, “I worked with very young…
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When the 699 students of St. Mary’s Academy (SMA) gathered for the school’s 160th birthday party in September, it was a joy-filled, high-energy celebration from drone cameras capturing students forming…
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Nerinx Hall High SchoolSt. Louis Loretto members joined a 3,000-plus crowd in October to celebrate Nerinx’s 100-year anniversary. Festivities included a Mass, student performances, campus tours, carnival games, food from…
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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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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…
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For the first century and a half of Loretto school history, teachers and students worked together in the classroom, and the Loretto leaders were in charge of school administration. After…
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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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