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Photo album: Loretto members tirelessly pursue justice and peace
Explore the rich story of Loretto’s peacemaking history in the Winter 2021 issue of Loretto Magazine. 1990s We are called to be missionaries of peace. … It means making space in our hearts for all, and believing that differences are…
Two Loretto-founded schools mark 100 years
Nerinx Hall High SchoolSt. Louis Loretto members joined a 3,000-plus crowd in October to celebrate Nerinx’s 100-year anniversary. Festivities included a Mass, student performances, campus tours, carnival games, food from local restaurants and entertainment into the night. A light show…
Lent, Catholic Sisters Week: A good time to give back
Pope Francis’ theme for 2025 and the heart of Catholic Sisters Week is ”Pilgrims of Hope.” It fits very well with the mission statement of the Sisters of Loretto and women religious everywhere. Sisters have always been pilgrims and seekers;…
Loretto stands with immigrants: yesterday, today and always
Loretto’s spirit of advocacy reflects its mission of “working for justice and acting for peace because the Gospel urges us.” Both in the Old and New Testament scriptures, one can find references to welcoming your neighbor. The books of Leviticus…
Statement of Solidarity from Kentucky Catholic Sisters
The Sisters of Loretto joined with three other communities of Catholic sisters in solidarity with the Kentucky and Tennessee bishops in support of immigrant families. You can read the entire statement below. A pdf of the statement is available here.
Hospitality: A hallmark of Loretto’s life in community since 1812
The joy and privilege of welcoming others is not new to Loretto. We have welcomed others to our homes, neighborhoods, schools, cities and towns, churches and workplaces for more than 200 years. Hospitality has been a hallmark of Loretto’s life…
Service on school boards reinforce Loretto’s foundational commitment to education
For the first century and a half of Loretto school history, teachers and students worked together in the classroom, and the Loretto leaders were in charge of school administration. After Vatican II, changes in all religious communities and their ministries…
Loretto celebrates preciousness of all life
All life is precious. From the beginning God was in love with us and wanted to live with us to reveal to us what true humanity looks like. We are tall, short, Black, brown, white, thin, smart and not so.…
Putting the Pieces Together on Immigration
One of the most intriguing aspects of an archival collection is that it contains many bits and pieces that, woven together, reveal entire stories. Sometimes a curious researcher comes upon the many pieces of a big, international story. In the Loretto…
Connecting with Loretto: All are welcome!
The Constitutions of the Sisters of Loretto gives us a hint about this week’s message to our readers: “The Spirit of God is not bound, it reveals itself in the lives of everyone. Even as we give to others, we…
Sacred Journey: Loretto Walks With Immigrant Families
“Caminante, no hay puentes, se hace puentes al andar.” (Traveler, there are no bridges, one must build them as one walks.) Gloria Anzaldúa As the traveler walks, Jesus walks: to the crib for Advent prayers, to the mountains searching for…
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…