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Justice and Peace
Grounded in our roots and enlightened by the Gospel, “we work for a future in which the poor and suffering, the hungry in body and spirit, will know God’s saving presence in them.” Learn more about our Justice and Peace work.
Loretto Justice Fellow End of Year Reflection
Loretto Justice Fellow Edward Smith completed his fellowship with the Opportunity Center and reflects on his experience: It has been six months since I finished my last reflection paper, and I cannot not believe how much has changed with not…
May 12, Kentucky Gives Day 2026: Help the Loretto Hunger Fund!
May 12 marks the 14th annual day of giving in Kentucky. It is an important day for nonprofits like Loretto to be part of this year’s giving program. Your generosity – from a friend, a member or former member, a…
Loretto, Catholic Worker share common spirit, activism
For many years, members of the Loretto Community have served in roles that closely aligned with the mission and daily work of those affiliated with the Catholic Worker. The Loretto spirit and Catholic Worker activism have long overlapped, with Loretto…
Remembering Selma, 1965
On March 10, 61 years later, I am celebrating a time in history when many people — clergy, ministers, rabbis, nuns and an array of local citizens — came together to march and protest the fact that people of color…
Wednesday Witness
Last Wednesday marked the first year anniversary of the Wednesday Witness in Lebanon, Ky. Sisters, Co-members and Marion County residents gather on a Lebanon street corner holding signs every Wednesday rain or shine in order to invite passersby to open…
Loretto Motherhouse To Host Marion County Judge/Executive Candidates Forum April 11
The Loretto Motherhouse will host a public forum for candidates running for Marion County Judge/Executive from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Conference Room of the Motherhouse Academy Building, 430 Academy Lane, Nerinx, Ky. All are welcome.…
Catholic sisters call US-Israeli strikes on Iran illegal, immoral
Published by Global Sisters Report, March 5, 2026 Sisters and lay representatives of sisters’ congregations, as well as leaders of Catholic peace organizations, are condemning in the strongest possible terms the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, calling it illegal,…
Direct Action
We live in a dangerous moment. Several states have declared it illegal to boycott items made in Israel. Trespass penalties are higher. It used to be that you got “one bite of the apple,” that is, you’d be released with…
You Are Not Alone – Prayer Vigil in Solidarity with ICE detainees
Please join Loretto on Saturday, March 7, 11-11:45am for “You Are Not Alone – Prayer Vigil in Solidarity with ICE detainees.” The prayer service is sponsored by the Archdiocese of St. Louis through the Peace and Justice Office. The Loretto…
Practicing Nonviolent Direct Action
Perhaps you heard a racist joke and you didn’t laugh. Or you went further and said, “That’s not funny.” You engaged in nonviolent direct action. Does this surprise you? You didn’t think you were an activist. But yes, standing up…
Today! Alice Kitchen: Cities for CEDAW Role Model for Justice
Join us on Zoom at 4:30 pm EDT, March 11, as Loretto/BVM at the UN will be honoring the legacy of Loretto co-member Alice Kitchen with a parallel event, “Alice Kitchen: Cities for CEDAW Role Model for Justice.” Loretto at…
Immigration Spotlight – January 30, 2026
Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee invites you to join us this Friday, January 30th at 11:00am EST/8am Pacific, for our first Immigration Spotlight of 2026. We will discuss critical issues happening on different fronts regarding ICE, farmworkers, Homeland (in)Security, and…