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Two hundred years and counting! Loretto has responded to the call of God to serve God’s people. From children to adults, from elementary to graduate-level education, from eldercare to advocacy for the homelessness and underserved, Loretto has left its mark on the world as it seeks to “work for justice and act for peace.” Learn more about the history of Loretto.
Challenging Papal Doctrine of Discovery: Historic Next Step
May 4 was the 523rd anniversary of Inter Caetera, one of several 15th century papal bulls that initiated the Doctrine of Christian Discovery. This doctrine justified colonial seizure “in perpetuity” of lands occupied by indigenous peoples and genocide if they…
Loretto Academy Celebrates the Renovation of St. Joseph Chapel
By Katie MartinezPhotos by Ale Saldana A beautiful homily was given at the April 25 dedication Mass by Loretto Academy Chaplain Father Ed Roden-Lucero at the April 25 chapel dedication Mass. St. Joseph’s Chapel is the crown jewel of the…
Jubilarians Reflect on Their Loretto Lives
By Cecily Jones Two diamond jubilarians, Virginia Ann (V.A.) Driscoll and Theresa Louise Wiseman, were joined by two golden jubilarians, Marie Ego and Sue Charmley (anticipating their May 29 anniversary), for a festive celebration at Loretto Motherhouse on Foundation Day,…
‘Sisters of Troost’ Highlights Sisters Helping Those No One Else Will
“It takes a village” to support a village. “They help people no one else will,” writes Kansas City (Mo.)Star reporter Donald Bradley. The Sisters of St. Joseph, Mercy, Notre Dame and Loretto are all featured in Bradley’s insightful article, “The…