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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.
Wondering what the Loretto Justice Fellows have been up to?
Check out the fellows’ Community and Contemporary Spirituality presentation from the Loretto Link annual meeting below! Here is what a couple folks had to say about their presentation:
Evolving in community: The Loretto Justice Fellowship program is underway
Like the Loretto Volunteer Program from which it evolved, the Loretto Justice Fellowship program connects the next generation of justice leaders to Loretto, to impactful service work with Loretto-aligned justice organizations and to intentional community. Our new model centers local…
Loretto Link Looks to a Vibrant Future
Loretto Link is five years old! The organization was created to help carry on the mission and spirit of Loretto, and we incorporated as a nonprofit in 2018. Our members are steeped in Loretto’s values of peace, justice and hospitality, and together…
Loretto Justice Fellows begin justice journeys with partner organizations
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 launches new Justice Fellowship Program
Loretto’s leadership has approved the Loretto Justice Fellowship as the successor to the Loretto Volunteer Program. The Loretto Justice Fellowship begins its pilot year in El Paso in 2023 in partnership with the School of Social Work at the University…
Loretto extends warm welcome to inaugural Loretto Justice Fellowship Fellows!
The Loretto Justice Fellowship is Loretto’s response to calls for new strategies and priorities across the social justice landscape, shifting needs of young people and transitions in religious communities, including ours. The Fellowship model arose from shared values expressed by…
Loretto Justice Fellowship Successor to Loretto Volunteer Program!
Loretto is excited to announce the Loretto Justice Fellowship as the successor to the Loretto Volunteer Program! The pilot year of the Loretto Justice Fellowship will launch in El Paso, Texas, in fall 2023. Visit the Justice Fellowship updated webpage to…
Introducing the Loretto Justice Fellowship
The President and Executive Committee have approved the Loretto Justice Fellowship as the successor to the Loretto Volunteer program. The Loretto Justice Fellowship will begin its pilot year in El Paso in 2023 in partnership with students at the University…