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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.
The “Unseen” Effects of Immigration
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, it can come with profound psychological challenges. Through my work…
One-and-a-half years of being a Loretto Justice Fellow
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 the other. When I entered the Fellowship, I discovered that…
Recognizing My Voice and Agency in Shaping the Future of My Community
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 shelter. While I knew I was making a difference in…
Meet our 2024-2025 Loretto Justice Fellows!
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, including social work, law and political science. Join us this…
Loretto Justice Fellows Update
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 of these seven Fellows are engaged in continued education —…
Justice Fellowship thrives in El Paso
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 Fellowship welcomes 10 students from two universities to serve with…
Journeys in justice – Loretto celebrates the 2023/24 Loretto Justice Fellows!
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, a vision for a reimagined approach to Loretto’s work with…
Loretto Justice Fellows’ Spring Retreat
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. Along with nourishing ourselves with good food, movement and laughter,…
Loretto Magazine – Winter 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 wooly worms whose development gets our attention in Kentucky during…
Loretto’s Justice Fellowship: a bold, innovative leap of faith
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 Justice Fellow As so often has been the case in…
Loretto Spotlight Video – Annie Rosenkranz
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. Annie Rosenkranz, director, Loretto Justice Fellowship The Loretto Justice Fellowship…
Loretto Justice Fellowship – First Semester Report
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 stakeholders. Please click here to review the first semester report…