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.
By Lucy Ewing Two weeks ago 11 teachers and staff from St. Mary’s Academy (SMA), Denver; Loretto Academy, El Paso; and Nerinx Hall High School, Webster Groves, Mo., took part in…
Cover Crop Field Day May 2, 9am-12pm at Loretto Motherhouse in the Old Tobacco Barn, 515 Nerinx Rd, Nerinx, KY 40049 Join Cody Rakes, Loretto Motherhouse Farm Director, and Dr.…
“It is important that nothing in our lives cuts us off from other human beings. Rather, we try to live so that everything about us, our words and works and…
Mary Catherine Widger SL tells the story of a child with an intellectual disability whose parents hoped would make his First Communion. This was in the late 1970s. Mary Catherine…
Escuela de Guadalupe Susan Swain SL and Joy Gerity CoL, who had been principals at St. Mary’s Academy in Denver, were members of Escuela de Guadalupe’s founding group in 1999.…
Excerpts from an article by Regina Drey SL on the school’s 150th anniversary. Click to read the original article as it appeared in Loretto Magazine, fall-winter 2014 Amid tearful farewells…
Early on, Sisters Mary Catherine Widger and Sue Rogers felt that the archdiocesan special ed staff should get to know their students apart from a classroom, and that the students…
The best teachers are the ones who show you how to use your heart.” * Donna Day SL shares this quote that reflects her deepest belief about teaching. To Donna,…
Read Loretto Magazine Loretto Spotlight Video – Mary Catherine Widger SL A Letter from President Buffy Boesen SL I have a small poster in my house that reads, “Take time…
It’s a community of joy. Mary Catherine Widger SL Mary Catherine Widger SL has served those with intellectual disabilities for 50-plus years. In this issue of Loretto Magazine, read about…
“Where the Wild Things Are” Day Camp is back! Where: Loretto Motherhouse When: June 9-12 Time: 9am-3pm Who: 6-12 year olds New Pioneers is excited to announce our 2026 summer…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Catholic Schools Week should be more than one week out of the whole year!…
