Starburst-Icon

Loretto Justice Fellowship

Loretto Justice Fellowship matches social work and pre-law students from the University of Texas-El Paso to social justice internships with El Paso-based partner organizations. These organizations are on the front lines of work aligned with Loretto mission and values. Our Loretto Justice Fellows build the capacity of these local partners, contributing to and learning from the critical impact of these organizations.

Home » Loretto Justice Fellowship

The “Unseen” Effects of Immigration

By Loretto Community / January 22, 2025 /
A latina woman smiles softly in front of a bright red wall with photos. She is wearing a black shirt and has long brown hair as well as a nose ring and septum ring.

By Iris Cano, Loretto Justice Fellow Migration is often seen as a pathway to a better life, filled with hope for new opportunities. However, from what I have witnessed firsthand,…

Read More

One-and-a-half years of being a Loretto Justice Fellow

By Loretto Community / January 8, 2025 /
A latina woman with her dark hair pulled back, wearing a pink turtleneck, smiles softly in front of a mural that shows people marching and a sign that says "Families belong together."

By 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 More

Recognizing My Voice and Agency in Shaping the Future of My Community

By Loretto Community / December 18, 2024 /
A hispanic woman with long waist length brown hair wearing light colored clothing stands smiling in front of a wall with several small pieces of colorful art all over.

By Loretto Justice Fellow Anamaria Solis (bachelor’s of social work student, graduating May 2025) When I first began my social work education, I volunteered in case management at Sacred Heart’s migrant…

Read More

Meet our 2024-2025 Loretto Justice Fellows!

By Loretto Community / October 21, 2024 /

Meet our 2024/2025 Loretto Justice Fellows! Our Fellows are students at the University of Texas at El Paso and New Mexico State University. Loretto’s nine Fellows are pursuing various studies,…

Read More

Loretto Justice Fellows Update

By Annie Rosenkranz / October 2, 2024 /
A young latina woman dressed in all black with black hair smiles standing next to a smiling older white woman with short grey hair, black pants and a jean jacket.

Just a few months after completing their program year with us, all seven 2023/2024 Loretto Justice Fellows have continued in service to others, work for justice and actions for peace. Four…

Read More

Justice Fellowship thrives in El Paso

By Annie Rosenkranz / September 18, 2024 /
A group of Latino social work and law students stand staggered on three steps to take a group photo. There are nine women and one man.

Loretto Justice Fellows carry forward Loretto’s mission and values, providing direct service in key mission areas where Loretto Community members have served for decades. In the 2024-2025 program year, the…

Read More

Journeys in justice – Loretto celebrates the 2023/24 Loretto Justice Fellows!

By Loretto Community / May 14, 2024 /
Eight women smile for a group photo on a casual hike on a cloudy day with six women standing in the back and two women squatting in the front wearing sunglasses.

May 2024 marks the end of the inaugural year of the Loretto Justice Fellowship program. At this time last year, the Loretto Justice Fellowship program existed only as an idea,…

Read More

Loretto Justice Fellows’ Spring Retreat

By Annie Rosenkranz / April 17, 2024 /
Eight woman stand in a group photo smiling in casual clothing in front of a sign that says "Kelly Center for Hunger Relief"

Recently the Loretto Justice Fellows gathered for spring retreat, spending the morning serving with Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, sharing lunch with Loretto Community members and spending the afternoon in reflection in nature.…

Read More

Loretto Magazine – Winter 2024

By Loretto Community / February 20, 2024 /
Cover of Loretto Magazine winter 2024. Photo of seven women posing together on the front steps of a building. Text at the top reads: Inside... Loretto's new Justice Fellowship program, Loretto welcomes migrants, Pioneers at Loretto Heights College ... and more

Download Read Loretto Magazine Loretto Spotlight Video – Annie Rosenkranz A letter from Loretto President Barbara Nicholas SL As I write, it is certainly wintertime here in North America. The…

Read More

Loretto’s Justice Fellowship: a bold, innovative leap of faith

By Annie Rosenkranz / February 20, 2024 /
Seven latina women smile for a group photo in a row.

The Loretto Justice Fellowship has taught me about community and how I can utilize my personal strengths to seek for justice in every way in my life. Larissa Meza, Loretto…

Read More

Loretto Spotlight Video – Annie Rosenkranz

By Loretto Community / February 14, 2024 /
A woman with strawberry blond hair in a blue shirt smiles at the camera.

Together this year, our Loretto Justice Fellows will contribute more than 3,300 service hours to partner organizations at the U.S./Mexico border while connecting with each other and Loretto Community members.…

Read More

Loretto Justice Fellowship – First Semester Report

By Loretto Community / February 14, 2024 /
Two hands hold a bright flame next to the words "Loretto Justice Fellowship"

The Loretto Justice Fellowship is moving ahead with year two of our evolved program model! As we move into the future, it’s important we remain responsive to and transparent with program…

Read More
Cupola Cross 2-Icon

Loretto welcomes you

Learn more or plan a visit to the Motherhouse!