Topic archive
Mission
“Community is for mission.” We strive to bring the healing spirit of God into our world. Learn more about how we serve.
A Habit Of Activism
Originally published by The Flying Mantis August 28, 2025 The Sisters of Loretto have a long history of social activism. You don’t want to mess with these nuns! Let me tell you about an extraordinary group of nuns from Nerinx,…
Honoring the heart of Loretto education: Teachers, staff and board members
What a privilege to write about the educators, staff and board members who make Loretto-connected schools thrive! Without them, the doors would not open and the transformative work of teaching and learning would not unfold. Whether teaching in a classroom,…
Loretto Magazine: Bringing moments of grace, hope, salvation to life
News recently in our country has of late not been so positive. And the news is sometimes filtered through the lens of a writer who does not see the whole picture or know enough background to write a focused story.…
Loretto Land Ethic
As Friends of Mary at the Foot of the Cross, we are called to care for Earth in its pain, to celebrate its beauty and to create space for its healing. Land is our common heritage, owned by no one,…
A letter from President Buffy Boesen SL
You make a difference! These days as we both grieve the loss of Pope Francis and welcome Pope Leo XIV to lead us, we gather in prayer with gratitude for Francis, and gratitude for Leo as we follow him, creating…
Ministries begun by Loretto continue to make the world a better place
Our life in community in the present time empowers us for mission and is itself an expression of mission. I Am the Way, #35 I tell you, if they keep silent, the stones will cry out. Luke 19:40 Isaiah reminds…
This progressive Catholic school helped shape generations of young KC women
Posted by the Kansas City Star April 23, 2025 The Sisters of Loretto, a Catholic order that originated in Kentucky, came to Kansas City in 1899. Their mission here and in other growing cities was to educate young women, and…
Welcome to Loretto Motherhouse: A place where God’s love shines brightly!
The journey of Lent has brought us to the story of Moses’ wonderful imagination of seeing God through the burning bush. The bush was not losing its leaves! What a mystery of light experienced by Moses. And then, just to…
Haiti Journal – March 2025
It has been quite a while since I have been able to send out a Haiti Journal. I presume that most of you have kept up somewhat with what continues to go on in Haiti. The gangs are still pretty…
Loretto Magazine – Winter 2025
Download Read Loretto Magazine Loretto Spotlight Video – Loretto Leadership A letter from President Buffy Boesen SL As the newly-elected president of the Loretto Community, I invite you as you read this magazine to journey with us through this window…
Loretto in Pakistan collaborates with parish boys’ school
Our local parish community recently initiated a collaborative effort with the Sisters of Loretto to support the parish boys’ school. The school serves more than 450 students with a team of 29 dedicated staff members. Located approximately 30 minutes from…
Ceciliana Skees SL celebrates 75 years in Loretto!
Ceciliana Skees SL is grateful for the opportunity she’s had to positively impact lives during her 75 years as a Sister of Loretto. She says, “I worked with very young people, very poor people, mostly in the West End of…