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Loretto at the UN celebrates International Women’s Day 2022

By Beth Blissman CoL / April 1, 2022 /

This year the theme of the United Nations’ observance of International Women’s Day (#IWD2022) was “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Our Loretto at the UN office celebrated with…

What is Emerging?

By Mary Ellen McElroy SL / March 1, 2022 /

In her book entitled “The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution and the Power of Love,” Ilia Delio takes us on a love journey that challenges us to re-examine how…

Celebrating Thirty Years of Loretto’s Presence at the United Nations

By Loretto Community / March 1, 2022 /

By Marcella Hannon Shields In preparation for Loretto’s celebration of our 30 years of presence at the United Nations, I reflected on the memories of Eldon’s and my invitation to…

Loretto at the UN Turns 30, Celebrates at CSW66!

By Beth Blissman CoL / March 1, 2022 /

As we continue to recognize our 30th anniversary of Loretto at the United Nations, we’re also celebrating more than a decade of collaboration with the Sisters of Charity of the…

The Community Celebrates Terry Franco

By Mary Margaret Murphy SL / February 1, 2022 /

“I have always felt that my love for God — my ‘quiet times with God’ came from Loretto. I always felt a connection, but never understood the impact the sisters…

A LoVo’s First-Time Experiences

By Loretto Community / February 1, 2022 /

I have always found it difficult to visualize anything new. When I first applied to the Loretto Volunteer program and accepted my placement with Loretto at the UN, I had…

Deep Incarnation

By Joy Jensen SL / February 1, 2022 /

Standing in the creek water of Coleman’s run, Susan Classen, during her videotaped Assembly 2021 presentation, reminded us that Loretto land is millions of years old. Loretto land has evolved…

What is Emerging?

By Mary Ellen McElroy SL / February 1, 2022 /

One of the highlights at Assembly 2021 was the keynote address presented by Teresa Maya, who prefers to be called Teri. Using the theme of the Assembly, “Seeing with the…

Congratulations to Loretto Co-Members Elected to Serve on Community Forum

By Loretto Community / December 1, 2021 /

Love and Joy of Osceola House Live On

By Mary Nelle Gage SL / December 1, 2021 /

Bidding farewell to a home, to a house of hospitality, where the companionship, the conversation and the cuisine have been delightful is hauntingly hard. Loretto’s paving the way for a…

Food Systems at COP26

By Beth Blissman CoL / December 1, 2021 /

Who could resist a session entitled “Helping Everyone Eat Better”? This Green Zone, or public access, session was sponsored by Sainsbury’s, the second-largest grocery chain in the United Kingdom. It…

What is Emerging?

By Mary Ellen McElroy SL / December 1, 2021 /

During the past few months, the Loretto Community has been given the opportunity to become more involved in the needed changes in the government section of I Am the Way,…

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