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God has called Loretto. Loretto has responded. Praise God!
The Sisters of Loretto have an important statement on the very first page of its Constitutions. It reads, “The Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life approves these constitutions.” And on the last page of the document it reads, “These constitutions…
Join Loretto members as they help shine light into darkness
Every day. Every year. We must ask ourselves, “Where does your heart belong this year?” Read with us the challenge outlined in I Am the Way, the Constitutions of the Sisters of Loretto: “We work for justice and act for…
Empowered to do God’s work – Stories of ‘good news’
No one comes to work in a job or even a task that they love to be praised. But there are Loretto members, past and present, whose ministry or service goes well beyond what one might expect. We don’t go…
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…
Ann Manganaro SL: Physician
I will set my hands to healThe scorched earth; the burned and broken I will tendTill this land shall learn some new true fire to build. Ann Manganaro SL, physician, poet, servant of God, from her poem “January 1990” Ann…
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…
History Colorado Recognizes Pancratia Hall Lofts
In late April, History Colorado recognized Pancratia Hall Lofts at their annual Stephen H. Hart Awards for outstanding archaeology and historic preservation projects across Colorado. A huge thank you to Mary Nelle Gage SL and Ruth Routten CoL for their continuous work with Pancratia Hall…
U.S. Income, Expenditures and The Debt Ceiling
U.S. Income 2022: The income of the United States is basically what is brought in through taxes and fees on individuals and corporations plus FICA (Federal Income Contributions Act). We pay taxes and Congress decides how to spend them. We…
Loretto members share fond memories of ‘‘star” Loretto educators
Recently after reading some books about living in the present moment and being mindful, this quote of the Dalai Lama came to mind: “When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.” This week…
Keepin’ It Rural
Published by Kentucky Monthly on March 30, 2023 The Bluegrass region is one of Kentucky’s quintessential landscapes. Scenic pastoral views are dotted with bourbon rickhouses. Mile after mile of black fences shelter world-renowned Thoroughbred horses whose bones are strengthened by…
Co-member Alice Kitchen Receives Starr Women’s Hall of Fame Award
Congratulations to Alice Kitchen, co-member and a coordinator of the Loretto Feminist Network, who was honored at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and received the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame Award on March 12. This award is dedicated to…
Loretto Link Members Help Carry Forward Mission, Spirit of Loretto
Loretto Link is one of the newest organizations in Loretto. Its mission is “to carry forward the mission and spirit of Loretto in spiritual community with equal participation and voice to all who chose to belong.” Loretto Link members are…