Immigrants and Refugees
Loretto strongly advocates for the needs of our neighbors and holds a special place in its heart for immigrants, migrants and refugees. We join with the universal Church is seeing the goodness of all people and welcome all with open arms. We tell the story of the immigrant to all who will listen and speak up on behalf of human life. Learn about our Justice and Peace work.
One of the most intriguing aspects of an archival collection is that it contains many bits and pieces that, woven together, reveal entire stories. Sometimes a curious researcher comes upon…
Read MoreBy Arantza de Jesus Before entering the Fellowship, I never thought that my work and personal life could get along; it always felt like I had to pick one or…
Read MoreJoin Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the October Immigration Spotlight on Friday, October 24, 2025. Featured guests will be Las Parteras and two of our Loretto Justice Fellows. More…
Read MoreLook for more information about Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the June/July Immigration Spotlight. More details coming soon. To join, please register on this form. The Latin America Caribbean…
Read MoreJoin Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the March Immigration Spotlight on Friday, March 14th (or possibly 21st).) More details to come. To join, please register on this form. The…
Read MoreJoin Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the first Immigration Spotlight of 2025 on Friday, January 24th, just 4 days after the inauguration of trump’s second term as President. We will…
Read More“Caminante, no hay puentes, se hace puentes al andar.” (Traveler, there are no bridges, one must build them as one walks.) Gloria Anzaldúa As the traveler walks, Jesus walks: to…
Read MoreOn Sept. 27th, 11:00 ET, join LACC for Immigration Spotlight with our guests NFWM’s Executive Director, Julie Taylor, and new Director of Farm Worker Advocacy, Elizabeth Rodriguez, to talk about…
Read MoreLatin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) invites you to join the next “Immigration Spotlight” at 11am ET on Friday, June 28. This month’s gathering will feature Georgia Coats, the Women’s Empowerment Community…
Read MoreFor I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked…
Read MoreOn March 21, Loretto Community members, Loretto Academy students and staff and the Loretto Justice Fellowship program joined El Paso faith and community leaders in a demonstration for human dignity…
Read MoreLatin 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: …
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