Midweek Mission Messages
Midweek Mission Messages are articles highlighting different mission focuses and/or issues that Loretto is committed to addressing. Go here to sign up for the weekly Midweek Mission Message emails.
By Giulianna Alcantarapalai, Loretto Justice Fellow The first day of orientation, I felt very excited for the opportunity to become a part of the Loretto Community. I had heard wonderful…
By Candice Licon, Loretto Justice Fellow Being part of the Loretto Justice Fellowship has been one of the greatest gifts of my life, and I say that with the deepest…
By Dani Felix, Loretto Justice Fellow It’s only been three months since our Loretto Justice Fellowship orientation, but so much has already changed. I remember that day clearly — I…
By Carolina Cardoza-Hererra, Loretto Justice Fellow As time goes by, I’ve realized life has a way of guiding us to the places where we are meant to be. Taking the…
Last month we invited our friends far and wide to join us as members of an informal Loretto/BVM+ virtual delegation to the United Nations annual climate talks (COP30) in Belém,…
By Ashley Vallecillo, Loretto Justice Fellow Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center (LAIAC) is more than a legal organization; it is a lifeline for individuals and families navigating one of the…
By Stephanie Menchey* They are everywhere, every city, every state, every country, yet somehow, they remain invisible. Not because they aren’t there, but because we choose not to see them.…
By Angela Rakes The First Annual Loretto Motherhouse Farm to Table Dinner in the Old Tobacco Barn was a roaring success. The 104 available tickets sold out within just a…
An online alert from political writer Joyce Vance brought attention from E. Jean Carroll (of fame from her battle with the U.S. President) about an act of quiet resistance originating,…
By Barbara Roche SL One of my favorite things about Marian Middle School in St. Louis is their motto, “Once a Marian Girl, always a Marian Girl.” Marian, sponsored by seven…
Every Monday, Loretto retreat directors Susan Classen and JoAnn Gates write a Monday Musing reflection for social media. Here are a few of the recent musings … What points me…
I am thrilled to introduce our 2025-2026 Loretto Justice Fellows! Fellows gathered at Loretto Academy for orientation in mid-August and are now already almost a month into their year-of-service. With the support…
