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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.
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…
Seeking Home—Corpus Christi—Mystical Body
The Kentucky settlers and the Indigenous Peoples they displaced have a common story—they were almost all refugees, which means for one reason or another they needed to leave where they were living because times were hard. The Native Peoples had…
Ross among residency program recipients
Originally published by The Oldham Era on March 21, 2024 Crestwood’s Marcia Holloway Ross is among those who the Kentucky Foundation for Women have selected as recipients of the winter 2023/spring 2024 Loretto Artist Residency Program, a partnership between Sisters…
Spring has sprung at Loretto Motherhouse Farm!
This Easter Week Loretto celebrates spring at the Loretto Motherhouse Farm. Spring is always a time of new life and growth. Spring babies at the Loretto Motherhouse Farm bring joy and thanks for creation, plants are awakening from their winter…
Interactive Accessibility Training Registration
We are excited to welcome the civic community to a training that will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to create programming and spaces accessible to all, while helping you meet federal and state grant requirements for education…
A sneak peek at the Loretto Heritage Center oversized photo collection
At the Loretto Heritage Center, I have had the pleasure of getting to learn about the amazing history that surrounds the Sisters of Loretto. I have been one of the archival assistants here for over two years. I have worked…