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Remembrances

The prayer card for Loretto’s deceased members reads, “Gracious God, may they live forever in the splendor of your light and life in the company of all the saints.” We know that they do, but it’s good to say it. View all Obituaries.

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Remembrance of the Life of Mary Ellen CoL

By Eleanor Craig SL / February 2, 2025 /

Loretto Co-member Mary Ellen died Feb. 2 at the Wesley Community Rehabilitation Facility in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She was 94 and had been a Loretto Co-member since 1981. Mary was…

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Remembrance of the Life of Sister Marie Ego SL

By Eleanor Craig SL / January 23, 2025 /

Editor’s note: Sister Marie Ego SL died peacefully at Loretto Living Center Jan. 23. Marie was 86 and in the 59th year of her Loretto commitment. The following is her brief autobiography, provided by Marie for her remembrance:…

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Remembrance of the Life of Ann Wall Richards CoL

By Loretto Community / December 21, 2024 /

Loretto Co-member Ann Wall Richards died Dec. 21, 2024. Ann was a longtime friend of Loretto who was in her seventh year of co-membership. Below is her obituary, courtesy of…

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Remembrance of the Life of Sister Agnes Marie (formerly Sister Mary Cordula) Hagan SL

By Eleanor Craig SL / November 7, 2024 /

Sister Agnes Marie (formerly Sister Mary Cordula) Hagan SL died peacefully at Loretto Living Center early morning Nov. 7, 2024. Community members gathered for prayers at her bedside. She was…

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Remembrance of the Life of Patricia ‘Pat’ McShea CoL

By Loretto Community / October 23, 2024 /

Loretto Co-member Patricia “Pat” (Miller) McShea died peacefully Oct. 23 at her home in Littleton, Colo. Pat’s husband, Loretto Co-member George McShea, and their daughter, Joyanne, were at her side.…

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Remembrance of the Life of Sister Mary Ann (formerly Sister Ann Michael) Cunningham SL

By Eleanor Craig SL / October 8, 2024 /

Sister Mary Ann (formerly Sister Ann Michael) Cunningham SL died Oct. 8, 2024, at Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. Her niece, Sister Cathy…

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Remembrance of the Life of Sister Mary (formerly Sister M. Susan Jean) McAuliffe SL

By Eleanor Craig SL / October 5, 2024 /

Loretto Sister Mary (formerly Sister M. Susan Jean) McAuliffe died Oct. 5 at Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 82 and in…

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Remembrance of the Life of Leonard Urban CoL

By Loretto Community / September 26, 2024 /

Loretto Co-member Leonard Urban died Sept.  26, 2024, at his home in Fort Collins, Colo. He became a co-member along with his brother the Rev. Peter Urban and Kathy Santopietro…

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Remembrance of the Life of Sister Rosemary Chinnici SL

By Eleanor Craig SL / August 20, 2024 /

Rosemary Chinnici wrote much of her own story in documents now in the Loretto Archives.  In her own words, then, we follow her life: “I was born in Altadena, Calif.,…

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Remembrance of the Life of Sister Barbara Ann (formerly Sister Mary Bernard) Barbato SL

By Annie Stevens CoL / August 7, 2024 /

Sister Barbara Ann (formerly Sister Mary Bernard) Barbato SL died peacefully Aug. 7, 2024, at her home in St. Louis, with her dear housemate Annie Stevens CoL by her side. Barbara Ann had…

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Remembrance of the Life of Dorothy Ortner CoL

By Loretto Community / August 4, 2024 /

Loretto Co-member Dorothy Ortner died just before midnight Aug. 4 at Loretto Living Center in Nerinx, Ky. Several Community members gathered to send her on her way.  Dorothy was part…

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Remembrance of the Life of Ann Compton Kammien CoL

By Sally Dunne CoL / June 29, 2024 /

Ann Kammien has been a Loretto Co-member for 43 years. It might be said that she was born into Loretto. When she arrived on Feb. 25, 1956, she was named…

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