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.
Escuela de Guadalupe’s mission is “to support and uplift the global community, our families and our students by offering an education that integrates Spanish and English biliteracy, Catholic values and…
By the time the children reach fourth grade, they are bilingual, and by the time they reach sixth grade, they are fully biliterate. When I think of Escuela de Guadalupe,…
In the Beginning — “When Loretto settled in Kentucky at the end of the 18th century, the members quickly realized the need of children in the area for education and…
Loretto’s school at Bernalillo opened in April 1875 as a day school for local children. It did not at first include Native American children but did have 15 orphan girls…
Now that directorship of the Heritage Center is in the capable hands of Ayla Toussaint, I have time to write occasional pieces of Loretto history for the Community. As there…
By Nasreen Daniel Education as a path out of poverty has been the belief of the Sisters of Loretto since inception. Wherever the sisters are present, they impart formal or…
By Pearl Sheve, Assistant to the Development Team of Marian Middle School, St. Louis “Girls, please take out your notebook, pen, markers and folder for our next activity.” This request…
Published by Denver Catholic on August 19, 2021 The incredible work of Loretto member the Rev. Peter Urban and Miguel Pro Mission, the charitable organization he founded “to provide hope…
I Am the Way, Loretto’s Constitutions, #7, tells us, “We continue to extend the boundaries of learning and justice, of human dignity and peace, of active faith and pastoral concern…
I will now recount the wonderful works of God and tell you what I have seen. Sirach 42:15 This week on Loretto’s Facebook page we will spotlight a few of…
From the foundation of the Sisters of Loretto in 1812 to this day, education is central to the mission of Loretto. Schools were formed as the initial work of the…
From its historic home campus in Webster Groves, Mo., Webster University continues to carry on its Loretto founders’ commitment to provide educational opportunities for those who had not been served.…
