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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.

Loretto Justice Fellowship Spring Retreat

By Annie Rosenkranz / April 23, 2025 /

Loretto Justice Fellows gathered April 18-19 for our spring retreat. Each led retreat offerings for her peers — including prayer, personal journaling prompts, facilitated group reflection, sharing and creating art.…

Justice Fellows live Loretto’s spirit of service

By Loretto Community / March 10, 2025 /

Ten Loretto Justice Fellows are currently serving with five placement organizations in the El Paso, Texas, community. During the fall 2024 semester, they contributed 2,500 hours of service to people…

IGNITE Event Reflection

By Loretto Community / February 26, 2025 /

A key goal of the Loretto Justice Fellowship program is to carry forward Loretto’s legacy, particularly in empowering Loretto-connected young women to work for justice and act for peace, doing…

The “Unseen” Effects of Immigration

By Loretto Community / January 22, 2025 /

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,…

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

By Loretto Community / January 8, 2025 /

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…

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

By Loretto Community / December 18, 2024 /

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…

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,…

Loretto Justice Fellows Update

By Annie Rosenkranz / October 2, 2024 /

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…

Justice Fellowship thrives in El Paso

By Annie Rosenkranz / September 18, 2024 /

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…

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

By Loretto Community / May 14, 2024 /

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,…

Loretto Justice Fellows’ Spring Retreat

By Annie Rosenkranz / April 17, 2024 /

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.…

Loretto Magazine – Winter 2024

By Loretto Community / February 20, 2024 /

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…

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