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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.
Cathy Smith SL
I was born in Kansas City, Mo., and lived there until I was 4. Then we moved 63 miles away to Topeka, Kan., where we stayed until 1976, then returned to Kansas City. I attended the local Catholic parish grade…
Kathy Wright SL
I was born in Washington, D.C., and traveled west from there to Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Texas and a few other places. After graduation from Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood, Mo., II attended Mundelein College and Quincy University in Illinois. After…
Mary Beth “Buffy” Boesen SL, President
One of the first things people ask when I meet them is “Is Buffy your real name?” The answer is long but I repeat it willingly and happily because I welcome the inquisitive minds of those who only know “Buffy…
Looking beyond Loretto: Bringing our work for justice and acting for peace to the wider world
In a recent Midweek Mission Message, longtime Loretto Co-member Martha Alderson acknowledged, “Sometimes we underestimate the value of reaching out beyond ourselves, whether on a personal level or on a community level. We like the comfort of an intimate space…
Remembrance of the Life of Sister Rosemary Chinnici SL
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., in 1942, March to be exact. I grew up in…
Celebrating Havern & Escuela de Guadalupe: two beloved Denver schools Loretto has long supported
To celebrate the long legacy of Loretto education, and in keeping with Back To School Week for many students, we wish to acknowledge the wonderful work being accomplished at Havern and Escuela de Guadalupe schools — two educational institutions in…
Remembrance of the Life of Sister Barbara Ann (formerly Sister Mary Bernard) Barbato SL
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 been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about 18 months ago and…
Loretto’s Midweek Mission Message: Mission focused and issue driven
This week Loretto’s Facebook page will feature posts from Loretto’s “Midweek Mission Message.” Midweek Mission Message, or MMM for short, is a weekly email series that highlights various mission focuses and issues the Loretto Community is committed to addressing. These…
With a song in our hearts: Loretto loves music!
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do! Loretto loves music! All kinds of music. Loretto loves popular music and old songs that touch our hearts. Loretto loves jazz. Loretto loves religious music because it lifts our hearts and minds…
Loretto Community’s new leadership to take office September 15
The Sisters of Loretto elected Sister Mary E. “Buffy” Boesen SL as the congregation’s next president during its July 5-10 Delegate Assembly in Louisville, Ky. Sister Buffy will take office on Sept. 15 to begin a four-year term, succeeding current…
Loretto’s 2024 Assembly, July 5-10
Loretto’s 2024 Assembly begins this week and continues in the next. We invite you to join Community members in the following prayer (early and often!) for Loretto in preparation for and during the Assembly. Prayer for Loretto Community Members As…
In celebration of new life for Loretto & newly professed Sister Maribah Ishaq SL!
New life. This phrase evokes so many wonderful images of emerging life — butterflies unfolding from cocoons, seeds sprouting new green life, tulips awakening after a long winter’s sleep. But today, when Loretto thinks about new life, the Community’s witness…