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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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Loretto mourns Pope Francis

By Loretto Community / April 21, 2025 /

The Sisters of Loretto/Loretto Community join with the worldwide community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Recognizing God’s mercy and acknowledging that we depend on others are but two…

Remembrance of the Life of Bernice Strawn CoL

By Loretto Community / April 20, 2025 /

Loretto Co-member Bernice Strawn died Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, after a short illness. She was 95 and had been a Loretto Co-member since 1977. The following obituary was provided to Loretto…

Remembrance of the Life of Sister Rita (formerly Sister Mary Ann Frederick) Bruegenhagen SL

By Eleanor Craig SL / March 22, 2025 /

Sister Rita (formerly Sister Mary Ann Frederick) Bruegenhagen SL died peacefully the afternoon of March 22, 2025, at Loretto Living Center, with Loretto members, including Irene Doody, her pew partner, by her side. Rita was…

Remembrance of the Life of Mary Ellen CoL

By Loretto Community / February 2, 2025 /

Editor’s note: The following obituary is courtesy of Compassionate Funeral Care of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.: Loretto Co-member Mary Ellen, age 94, passed away peacefully Feb 2, 2025, at the Wesley…

Remembrance of the Life of Sister Marie Ego SL

By Eleanor Craig SL / January 23, 2025 /

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: “My early…

Remembrance of the Life of Rita Vigil CoL

By Loretto Community / January 20, 2025 /

Loretto Co-member Rita Vigil died Jan. 20, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She would have turned 89 Feb. 5. Rita became a Co-member May 8, 2004. She was received into…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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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