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Motherhouse
“Our Old Kentucky Home” – The Loretto Motherhouse is the heart of the Loretto Community. Located in Marion County, Ky., the site and the nearby town are named after our priest-founder Charles Nerinckx. Thousands of women entered the Community through its doors to follow God’s call of service. Today, it remains a home to our members, who gladly welcome visitors. Learn more about our Motherhouse.
Archives conducts reframing project of artifact collection, plans to target over 180 items
Published by the Lebanon Enterprise, July 31, 2024 After receiving funding for the project earlier in the year, members of the Loretto Heritage Center stated that the effort to reframe a number of the artifacts in their collection is underway.…
Loretto Motherhouse Farm officially a Kentucky Heritage Farm
The Loretto Motherhouse Farm is now a Kentucky Heritage Farm! In 1982, the Kentucky Legislature passed a law to register farms over 100 years of age which have stayed in the same family or organization. The registry is cared for…
July Forum: Green Burial in Kentucky
Hosted by the Global Green Burial Alliance and featuring Loretto Co-member Susan Classen (amongst others), this is a Zoom discussion about the green burial movement in Kentucky. Other speakers include eco-friendly cemeterians, funeral directors, death doulas, and casket makers, all…
Celebrating Foundation Day
In April, the Community celebrated Foundation Day at the Motherhouse and Nerinx Hall High School. At Nerinx, students, faculty, Loretto members and guests enjoyed presentations, discussions, refreshments and socializing. Jen Staed was enthusiastically welcomed as Loretto’s newest co-member.
Loretto Motherhouse Farm accepted to the 2023 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program
Posted by the Lebanon Enterprise on Aug 3, 2023 LOUISVILLE — Kentucky Farm Bureau is proud to announce the acceptance of Loretto Motherhouse Farm, located in Marion County, into the 2023 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program. As a…
Sisters of Loretto to recreate the Motherhouse’s founding journey to celebrate campus’ 200th year
Posted by the Lebanon Enterprise on June 19, 2024 In 1824 the sisters of Loretto made the 8.5-mile journey to found what is now the Loretto Motherhouse. On June 27, in celebration of the location’s 200th year, members of the…
In celebration of new life for Loretto & newly professed Sister Maribah Ishaq SL!
New life. This phrase evokes so many wonderful images of emerging life — butterflies unfolding from cocoons, seeds sprouting new green life, tulips awakening after a long winter’s sleep. But today, when Loretto thinks about new life, the Community’s witness…
Plantings in honor of loved ones bring new life to the Loretto Motherhouse
How might we honor those we love and also bring healing to Earth? A living tribute is a wonderful way to let our love for friends and family members shine. We might give in honor of a loved one’s birthday,…
Immersion: A multitude of beautiful ways
“The immersion in April was a chance to delve deeply into what it means to be a teacher in the Loretto tradition,” reflected St. Mary’s Academy teacher Mike Lantagne following the annual Teacher Immersion at the Motherhouse. With activities packed…
A thank you from Father Michael
I would like to express deep gratitude to all of you who live and work at the Motherhouse. You received Philani Dlamini (a Loretto “grandson”) and me with warmth in both large and small conversations. I especially thank Martha Alderson…
Motherhouse welcomes Father Michael Lapsley of South Africa
The late Loretto sister Mary Peter Bruce brought Michael Lapsley to us. Years ago, Mary Peter, along with Connie Newton, met Michael at a religious meeting in Quito, Ecuador, where they be came fast friends. Mary Peter frequently asked Michael…