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Each member of the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross is “co-responsible for creating a community which is beneficial for all; for maturing in adult faith and effective ministry,..; and for making use of opportunities which add new depth to our formation in Christ.” Learn more about the Sisters of Loretto.
Loretto first vows celebration honors calling, commitment and community
The Loretto Community gathered at the Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky., with joy and gratitude on Oct. 18 to celebrate the first profession of vows of Saima and Shaista. Family, friends and Loretto Community members joined in person and via…
Gather, Loretto, Gather!
We spend all our lives learning how to belong. And that is a very healthy way to live. The recent Loretto Gathering encompassed our energy to belong in a very positive way. We are called to have a heart big…
Loretto in South America: Bienvenidos, mis amigos!
Bienvenidos mis amigos! Yes, welcome my friends! That was the greeting the Sisters of Loretto received when they arrived in La Paz, Bolivia, in 1961 and the greeting when they left was a heartfelt “Los queremos y les dames las…
Remembrance of the Life of Sister Marie Lourde Steckler SL
Sister Marie Lourde Steckler SL died Sept. 23, 2026, at Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She had a steady stream of Community members and staff with her during her final days and nights.…
Faithful companions of Loretto!
Who loves you more than you love yourself? Who gives you wet kisses? Wagging tails? Purrs all day? Can say all the words a parakeet knows!? Good and bad! All visitors to our house must be approved of by our…
You Have the Right to Remain Silent
I was at a nonviolent training in preparation for trespassing and staying limp during arrest at the School of the Americas in Fort Benning, Georgia. Attendees didn’t want to be silent. I wanted to tell them the program teaches how…
Loretto members share their summer book recommendations
Summer reading – there’s nothing better! Some books are like old friends, others offer a fresh breeze. This week on our Facebook page, Loretto members will share the books that have inspired, delighted or sparked reflection. Loretto members’ book recommendations…
Loretto’s nifty, nurturing, notable nonagenarians!
Join us as we celebrate Loretto’s nearly 40 nonagenarians! Two of these notable, numinous individuals are Loretto Sisters Joan Spero and Mary Ellen McElroy. These lovely women are our newest nonagenarians, having celebrated their 90th birthdays this year. Throughout their…
Loretto educates for the times – Sharon Kassing SL: The gift of learning
Loretto has a heart for education. The first Sisters of Loretto taught children on the frontier in Kentucky starting in 1812. As the order moved across the country over the next century and a half, and then into South America…
Impelled by Joy Jensen SL, vital Kentucky housing bill is signed into law
I’m grateful for the support of my colleagues in the Senate and for the faith leaders who inspired this effort, especially Joy Jensen and the Sisters of Loretto. Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Ky. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is the grandfather of…
2026 Jubilarians
80+ Jubilee 75th Jubilee 70th Jubilee 65th Jubilee 60th Jubilee 50th – Golden Jubilee 25th – Silver Jubilee 80+ Jubilee Kathleen Tighe SL Happy 82nd Jubilee to Loretto Sister Kathleen Tighe SL! Kathleen Tighe SL was received into Loretto on…
Count It All Joy – Loretto Jubilarians!
It is not hard to believe in the enduring love of God when you meet the 2026 Jubilarians. They count it all joy as they count the wonders of their lives and give thanks for all they have received. We…