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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.
Loretto Justice Fellowship empowers students to serve with heart and soul
To work alongside others who are committed to empowering every person seeking assistance and using their expertise to provide relief, justice and hope to the most vulnerable is one of the biggest privileges I’ve stepped into. Maxine Perez The Loretto…
Reflection on my First Loretto Justice Semester
By Giulianna Alcantarapalai, Loretto Justice Fellow The first day of orientation, I felt very excited for the opportunity to become a part of the Loretto Community. I had heard wonderful things about the program through one of my best friends,…
Loretto Justice Fellowship Reflection
By Dani Felix, Loretto Justice Fellow It’s only been three months since our Loretto Justice Fellowship orientation, but so much has already changed. I remember that day clearly — I felt both excited and frightened at the idea of meeting…
In Their Stories I Found My Purpose: A reflection on Las Americas
By Ashley Vallecillo, Loretto Justice Fellow Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center (LAIAC) is more than a legal organization; it is a lifeline for individuals and families navigating one of the most challenging systems in our country. They provide free and…
LACC deepens commitment to protect, defend dignity of immigrant neighbors
This week on Loretto’s socials, the Loretto Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) highlights LACC’s 2025 work to strengthen its partnerships in the U.S. and Mexico, support colleagues working on the front lines of migrant justice, and bring awareness to urgent immigration…
Time Travel: resettling Vietnamese refugees in 1977
In October 1977 eleven refugees from Vietnam sheltered at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Frederick, Colo., where Elizabeth Dyer and Kathy Santopietro worked with Leonard and Peter Urban. The families resettled in Longmont, Colo. Enjoy these photos from the past…
Refugees enrich our lives
I recently received a “begging letter” from the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), an agency based in Washington, D.C., working with refugee populations around the world. I’d given them some money last year, and they were following up with a…
Loretto Justice Fellowship End of Year Reflections
It’s the end of the year and the Loretto Justice Fellows have wonderful reflections to share. From Iris Cano: Looking back on my time with the Loretto Justice Fellowship, I can confidently say that it was a highly valuable and…
Monday Starter: Pakistani nuns turn to music, social media to mourn Pope Francis
Posted by Global Sisters Report May 5, 2025 Sisters stand with marginalized via billboard The Loretto Community and the Dominican Sisters of Peace teamed up to place two billboards in Springfield, Kentucky, standing with those at the margins. The billboards…
Honoring Diversity Day at St. Mary’s Academy
The St. Mary’s Academy Diversity Club hosted its 24th annual Diversity Day on Feb. 4 with the theme “Diverse Minds, One Vision.” Led by seniors Ava Safavi, Aleena Nauman and Kenna’D Darnell and juniors Maya Ursua Garcia and Madison High,…
As Easter Season continues, Loretto remembers Pope Francis’ legacy
Easter is not over. In fact, Easter is never over. Easter is the most important feast of the entire Church year, we are invited to embrace this great mystery and are called to bear witness to Christ in both His…
This Lent, Loretto Reflects on 50th Anniversary of Vietnam Operation Babylift
The first reading for the fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6, has an important quote from the Prophet Isaiah: “Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; see, I am doing something new.” (Is.…