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Empowerment of Women and Children
Empowerment of women has been a hallmark of Loretto since its inception. We strive to educate Loretto students and others in this value. It comes out of our devotion and admiration to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, who stood at the foot of the Cross as a woman of faith and courage. Learn about the Mary Rhodes Award, which recognizes women working for justice, especially for other women.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging – a Loretto legacy
These are the first rules that St. Mary’s Academy was founded on. … “No denomination is refused if willing to observe the rules of the school.” Which means that 160 years ago, the Sisters of Loretto welcomed all with open…
CSW68 Parallel Event – Action Across Generations for Empowering Girls through Education
Join Loretto at the UN and the Loretto Feminist Network (LFN) for some excellent intergenerational and inter-religious conversation at their CSW parallel event 2:30-4 pm ET on Friday, March 15, 2024. Co-sponsored with the Tzu Chi Center For Compassionate Relief,…
CSW68 Parallel Event – Access to Education for Girls: Addressing SRHR Challenges in Tanzania and Beyond
In conjunction with CSW68, Loretto/BVM at the UN will co-sponsor an event with the Kila Dada Initiative (KDI) at 8:30am, March 14, 2024 (language is English). The event addresses solutions to the challenge of period poverty and features a panel…
Immigration Spotlight: Life at the border – Asylum seekers and migrant women at Mexico/US border
Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) of the Loretto Community invite you to an NGO CSW Forum virtual Parallel Event on the occasion of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women When: Friday, March 15th at 2:00pm EDT (NY) / 11:00am PDT…
Loretto at the UN says “Save the Date for #CSW68”
Loretto at the UN has been preparing for the upcoming U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68)! CSW68 will take place 11-22 March 2024 and the themes are poverty alleviation and expanding social safety nets. If you are interested…
Loretto involvement in Louisville’s West End
On a rainy Saturday in October, a small group of Loretto members headed to Louisville for a meeting with members of the West End Louisville Women’s Collaborative. There was no atmosphere of gloom once we arrived. Lovely faces of Mariel…
‘What about the girls?’: Marian Middle School is Loretto’s answer
The question that began the project that is now called Marian Middle School was asked by Loretto Sister Nancy Wittwer, “What about the girls?” The answer to that question is held deep in the heart of Loretto. Catholic families who…
Loretto Honors Women of Spirit, Courage and Action
The Loretto Feminist Network is a voluntary association of feminists in the larger Loretto Community. LFN is committed to act for the empowerment of women and all people. Network members agree to work toward transforming institutional, personal and structural relationships…
Spotlight on Loretto wisdom women
Editor’s note: We have been featuring interviews of Loretto Community elders. We are grateful to these wise women and to Joy Jensen for sharing wonderful snapshots of our beloved Community members. Here at the Loretto Motherhouse leaves are turning, and…
Spotlight on Loretto wisdom women
Editor’s note: We are featuring interviews of Loretto Community elders. We are grateful to these wise women and to Joy Jensen for sharing wonderful snapshots of our beloved Community members. ‘Tis the end of summer and the leaves are rummaging…
For the love of Christ, for the love of teaching
We are called here in Pakistan to stand at the foot of the cross. Nasreen Daniel SL To my bafflement and grief, Sharifan Bibi, who is about 40, entered my school office, dumped herself on the chair and started crying.…
Mary Luke Tobin Award 2023
The senior recipients, in their years at Holy Family, have consistently echoed the cry of the poorest of our society for dignity and labored in their own way for justice and peace — both inside and outside the Church. Ken…