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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.
Pakistan: Land of simplicity, hospitality and generosity
Join us as we learn about the people and diverse culture of the beloved homeland of our sisters in Pakistan as revealed through the eyes of Loretto’s newest novice, Pakistani native Maribah Ishaq: “Sociology says that a culture is a…
Toxic Contamination of Water Sources Poses Long-Term Hazards to American Communities and Environment
Originally posted by The Tablet on April 12, 2023 To understand how Catholics are responding to water pollution in their communities, OSV News spoke with advocates and agencies in Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Flint, Michigan — all cities which have…
“Related to Many in the Society”
A note in Sr. Matilda Drury’s file mentions that she was “related to many in the Society and in the priesthood.” Like the Bowling family highlighted in January’s LOREtto post, “related to many” has a larger meaning than the typical…
Congregations and cultures mix as novices learn and grow together
Published by Global Sisters Report on April 3, 2023 Being able to laugh while trying to learn the steps to an African dance, experience a liturgy at a Ukrainian Church, or discuss facets of Black History Month has been an…
Spotlight on Loretto wisdom women – April 2023
Editor’s note: We are featuring interviews of Loretto Community elders. We are grateful to the sisters and to Joy Jensen for sharing wonderful snapshots of our beloved Community members. Today we collect daffodils, watch geese flying north and listen to…
Posts from Pakistan – 3.23.23
Dear Hearts, Today, March 23, is Pakistan Resolution Day, marking the adoption of the first constitution of Pakistan. It is a holiday and it is also the first day of Ramadan. There’s a full joint inter-services military parade in Islamabad,…
Posts from Pakistan – 3.22.2023
Well, here we are with less than a week left in our wonderful stay in Pakistan. I am hoping that this last communication captures for you some of my lasting memories of my time here. A FULL DAY OF GRATITUDE…
Celebrating Loretto’s Social Workers!
This week, we will highlight some Loretto social workers, who, like St. Katharine Drexel, have dedicated their lives to doing inspiring work on behalf of others. Loretto can identify with so many of the ideals of saints like Katharine, from…
Studying the Sisters of Loretto’s involvement in the Native Boarding School Era
Loretto wishes to share with you the research of the congregation’s study of the history of Native Boarding schools operated by the Sisters of Loretto. Why We Study the Native Boarding School Era In 2012 the Loretto Community was dismayed…
Posts from Pakistan: 3.9.2023
The days fly by as we now enter the second half of our precious time here. I recently read a reflection of Richard Rohr’s about the “extrovert mystic” and pilgrimage. He spoke of pilgrimage not just being another trip but…
Posts from Pakistan: 3.8.2023
Greetings to you all from Pakistan! Richard Rohr wrote the other day that a pilgrimage is a kind of extroverted mysticism. Anna and I like that image. I myself am deluged by all the sounds and images. The ice cream truck…
¡Presenté! Pearl McGivney honored
On a beautiful sunny day in Auburndale, Fla., I attended a ceremony held by a group of Young American Dreamers to honor Pearl McGivney’s work with them. Auburndale is where Pearl worked for so many years. People gathered to sing…