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“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.
Loretto Heritage Center Relics Display, Talk by Father Piers Giorgio Dengler
In honor of All Saints’ Day, the Loretto Heritage Center will host a pop-up display of relics in our collection. The event will take place 2 p.m.-4p.m., Monday, November 3rd, in the church at the Motherhouse. At 3 p.m., Father…
Where the Wild Things Are day camp recognized with ‘Beautify the Bluegrass’ award
New Pioneers for A Sustainable Future was recently recognized by Kentucky Governor Beshear and others with a “Beautify the Bluegrass” award for the Where the Wild Things Are summer day camp that was hosted at the Loretto Motherhouse this summer.…
Loretto Living Center ranked #1 in Kentucky as a Newsweek Best Nursing Home for 2026!
America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 – 50-99 Beds Posted by Newsweek Magazine September 2025 One of the most important decisions families face is choosing a trusted nursing home for themselves or a loved one. Whether the need is for day-to-day…
National Archives Month: Highlighting the work and whimsy of our Loretto archivists
October is National Archives Month, and the work of an archivist is serious business! Sometimes what’s needed in order to stay sane in all that seriousness is a good, old-fashioned sense of humor. This week on our socials we’ll follow…
How Loretto’s barn quilt came to be
Anndavid Naeger SL tells the story behind the quilt: Of course the design was the log cabin because of our dwelling places in the early 1800s. When Nancy Miles agreed to help us with the project, she set about the…
Family History Day at the Loretto Heritage Center
Please join us for Family History Day 2025: Solving Genealogy Problems Hosted by the Loretto Heritage Center The schedule of the day will include: 10 am – 11 am – Talk by Susan Lewis, Assistant Genealogist for the Nelson County…
Farm to Table Dinner 2025 Registration
The Farm to Table Dinner on October 18th is completely sold out! Thank you for your interest and support of the Loretto Motherhouse Farm and the Marion County 4-H and for helping to make this year’s Farm to Table Dinner…
Back to School Ag Bash 2025
By Angela Rakes The Back to School Ag Bash was a wonderful success at the Motherhouse Aug. 2! It was our largest event with over 600 visitors. The weather was beautiful for a plethora of activities including a petting zoo,…
New Pioneers makes a splash with first ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ day camp
Posted by The Kentucky Standard July 26, 2025 New Pioneers, in proud partnership with the Loretto Community, successfully hosted its inaugural summer day camp this June, Where the Wild Things Are! Designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a…
Piano and flute concert – Loretto Motherhouse Concert series
On Friday, September 12, at 10:30 a.m., Susan VonHoven, flutist, and Vernon Cherrix, pianist, will perform at Loretto Motherhouse as part of the Loretto Motherhouse Concert series. Everyone is welcome. No admission charge.
Loretto Motherhouse Church Concert Series – Heartland Harp Ensemble
Please join us for the next concert in the Loretto Motherhouse Church Concert Series! The Heartland Harp Ensemble will present music from “Seven Celtic Countries” on Tuesday, September 16 at 3pm ET, with prelude music starting at 2:45pm. The concert…
Preserving the Land with Love and Devotion
Posted by The Daily Yonder August 7, 2025 Donna Eder visits the Cedars of Peace hermitages at the Loretto Motherhouse at least four times a year. Here in a small cabin, constructed with wood from the surrounding forest, she retreats…