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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.
Excerpts from an article by Regina Drey SL on the school’s 150th anniversary. Click to read the original article as it appeared in Loretto Magazine, fall-winter 2014 Amid tearful farewells…
The best teachers are the ones who show you how to use your heart.” * Donna Day SL shares this quote that reflects her deepest belief about teaching. To Donna,…
Read Loretto Magazine Loretto Spotlight Video – Mary Catherine Widger SL A Letter from President Buffy Boesen SL I have a small poster in my house that reads, “Take time…
It’s a community of joy. Mary Catherine Widger SL Mary Catherine Widger SL has served those with intellectual disabilities for 50-plus years. In this issue of Loretto Magazine, read about…
Sister Jeanne (formerly Sister Eugenie Marie) Dueber SL died Jan. 25 at Loretto Living Center in the 67th year of her Loretto commitment. Jeanne was 88, a well-respected artist, sculptor and…
Roberta Hudlow SL stands among the Loretto Community’s most prolific artists and inspiring art teachers. Roberta has taught art in many Loretto schools, including Nerinx High School and Marian Middle…
Loretto Sister Patricia “Pat” (formerly Sister Vincent Marie) Frueh died peacefully Nov. 15 at Loretto Motherhouse, with Loretto Co-member Kitty Madden by her side. Pat was 92 and in the…
Loretto Sister Benedicta Feeney – fondly known as Bernie — turns 99 today! She is the senior-most Loretto vowed member, though she quickly notes that Loretto Sister Kathleen Tighe is…
The cemeteries of the Sisters of Loretto are indeed holy ground. Loretto members and others rest in the sacred earth God has given us. God loves each soul whose final…
“There’s a great day coming by and by,” goes a line in an old familiar Black spiritual hymn. (“There’s a Great Day Coming,” words and music by Will L. Thompson,…
There is always light.If only we are brave enough to see it! If only we are brave enough to be it! Amanda Gorman, From the Inauguration of President Biden Many Loretto…
By Ashley Doughty The Loretto Heritage Center was pleased to host Ashley as our summer intern. Ashley is spent the summer living at the Valley House and working with the…