Sisters of Loretto/Loretto Community

Sisters and Co-members of the Loretto Community holding colorful banners at a protest. One says "Si se puede" another, "Nunca Mas" and the last one is "I was a strange and you took me in"

A group of white women holding a long pink sign with black lettering that says "Loretto women for disarmament"

A group of people at a protest for peace in Gaza. Some of the signs say " weeping for Gaza working for peace" "hear the children crying" and "no to war"

March 4th (forth) is the only day of the year that tells you what to do! 😀 #MarchForth #March4th

Join us at 7 pm ET Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Loretto Motherhouse. 430 Academy Ln. Nerinx, Ky. 40049. #Kentucky #MarionCounty #Concert #Loretto #LorettoMotherhouse #LorettoCommunity

Looking out over a porch after a blizzard. A chair and all the trees are covered in a thick blanket of snow and the trees are weighed down by its heaviness.

One of our members woke up to a winter wonderland in Long Island today! #Blizzard #NewYork #Photography #WinterWonderland

A sycamore tree in winter. Its bright white,green and brown color stark against the bright blue sky, its form revealed by the absence of its leaves.

May this season of Lent reveal to each of us, not only our own beauty but the beauty that surrounds us as we learn to see through the eyes of our Creator. #Lent #MondayMusings

A paper quilt with Kentucky's West End Women's Collaborative logo patched together with purple patches.

A young Black woman sitting with two elder white women crafting, creating a collage together.

A closeup image of a paper quilt square with various textures of pink and purple stars, and red and green felt

Older residents at the Loretto Motherhouse in Kentucky sitting around a table with a West End Women's Collaborative member creating a collage.

Friends from Louisville’s West End Women’s Collaborative were at the Motherhouse in early Feb. and led the Community in a collage craft, later made into a paper #quilt. Might we consider a #collage, rather than a melting pot, as a symbol of Beloved Community, our “more perfect Union?"

A poster that says "Countdown to 2026. Loretto Motherhouse Peace Committee is hosting a series of candidate meetings. This is the second session in the series. Come and meet the three candidates running for Jailer of Marion County. Tina Huntsberger (Democrat), Tony Furmon (Democrat) and Adam Bradley Gordon (Republican). When: Saturday, Feb. 28. 4-5 pm. Where. Academy Building 430 Academy Lane Nerinx, KY 40049, Conference Room.

Join the Loretto Motherhouse Peace Committee for a Marion County Jailer Candidates Forum. The event, open to all, will take place 4 to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Conference Room of the Motherhouse Academy Building, 430 Academy Lane, Nerinx, Ky. #MarionCounty #Kentucky #Loretto

A red cardinal sits on the tangled branches covered in ice after a recent snow storm.

A snow covered bronze statue of a woman raising her hands up in the air.

A snow covered landscape covering the ground, chairs, buildings and trees.

A red cardinal sitting atop the thick snow. behind it are a stack of rocks also covered in snow.

A winter wonderland at the Loretto Motherhouse. Photos by Sister Donna Mattingly SL.

#Kentucky #Photography #Nature #Winter #Snow

#MondayMusings

A dogwood tree in winter with it's branches covered in ice after a snowstorm.

In this age when we can feel so powerless, these words of Thomas Berry CP offer us such strong consolation: “We must feel that we are supported by that same process that brought the Earth into being, that power that spun the galaxies into space, that lit the sun and brought the moon into its orbit."

The front of an old compass which belonged to Reverend Athanasius Aud. The compass dates back to the early 19th century, is set in wood with a metal bezel and glass crystal, measures 3" in diameter.

The back of an old compass which belonged to Reverend Athanasius Aud; it has an inscription bearing his name on the back of the wood case. The compass dates back to the early 19th century, is set in wood with a metal bezel and glass crystal, measures 3" in diameter.

Today's #FridayFind a compass which belonged to Reverend Athanasius Aud; it has an inscription bearing his name on the back of the wood case. The compass dates back to the early 19th century,is set in wood with a metal bezel and glass crystal, measures 3" in diameter and still functions accurately!

Reflection on my First Loretto Justice Semester – Loretto Community By Giulianna Alcantarapalai, Loretto Justice Fellow  The first day of orientation, I felt very excited for the opportunity to become a part of the Loretto Community. I had heard wonderful…

A reflection by Loretto Justice Fellow Giulianna Alcantarapalai. "When it may feel that the world is against us or falling apart, we have a community that we can fall back on that can uplift us." Read more here: www.lorettocommunity.org/reflection-o...

#SocialJustice #ElPaso #Immigration

A braille map of the Oregon trail

A closeup of a braille map of the Oregon trail featuring a legend, trail, river, grande ronde and powder river

A closeup of a braille map of the Oregon trail

A closeup of a braille map of the Oregon trail showing the pacific ocean and Oregon city.

Terry Hudson, alumnus of Loretto Academy, created this Oregon Trail map in 1998 for the Discovery Trails Project of Accessible Arts in Kansas City, MO. Eleanor Craig SL ran the project and the braille map was used to make the Oregon Trail visible to visually impaired teenagers.

#BrailleLiteracy

Healing Through Service – Loretto Community By Candice Licon, Loretto Justice Fellow Being part of the Loretto Justice Fellowship has been one of the greatest gifts of my life, and I say that with the deepest…

Healing Through Service by Loretto Justice Fellow Candice Licon. "True justice means creating conditions where people can thrive, not just survive. It means advocating for treatment instead of punishment, compassion instead of shame and community instead of isolation." Read more here. #SocialJustice

A closeup of seeds from a dried white on a goldenrod plant in winter.

A goldenrod plant in winter that looks like a bunch of sticks and dried out seeds coming up from the ground.

Why do I look at this field and only see dying plants when those same plants are actually bursting with seeds of new life? As another new year begins, may we celebrate fullness of life as a circle which includes both endings and beginnings. #LorettoRetreats #MondayMusings

Photo of a small carved wood statuette of Mary and the child Jesus next to its cylindrical wood case. This piece measures a diminutive 2.25" tall. It is photographed next to a penny for size. The penny looks as large as the base of the statue.

Photo of a small carved wood statuette of Mary and the child standing a diminutive 2.25" tall. It is photographed next to a penny for size. The penny looks as large as the base of the statue.

A handwritten label on the back of a small 2.25" wooden carving of Mary holding the child Jesus indicates that it belonged to Father Nerinckx and late was carried by Mother Praxedes Carty in her pocket beginning in 1896.

Carved wood statuette of Mary and the child Jesus in a cylindrical wood case. A handwritten label indicates that it belonged to Father Nerinckx and late was carried by Mother Praxedes Carty in her pocket beginning in 1896. This piece measures a diminutive 2.25" tall. #FridayFind

Loretto Justice Fellowship Reflection – Loretto Community By Dani Felix, Loretto Justice Fellow It’s only been three months since our Loretto Justice Fellowship orientation, but so much has already changed. I remember that day clearly — I…

A lovely reflection by Loretto Justice Fellow Dani Felix: "Being a Loretto Justice Fellow does not require being the loudest voice in the room, but openness and a willingness to grow." Read more here: www.lorettocommunity.org/loretto-just...

#Immigration #ElPaso #Community

LCWR Response to Crisis in Venezuela The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) stands with all people whose lives are threatened by violence, war, and hatred. Rooted in our faith, we profess our unwavering belief in the dignity...

Loretto stands with LCWR and its response to the crisis in Venezuela. "The people of Venezuela deserve the freedom to determine their own future without coercion, violence, or external domination." #Venezuela

Two Loretto Magazines – Loretto Community This summer, the Heritage Center received a grant from the Kentucky Historical Society to purchase a dandy new book scanner to scan much of our collection of materials from the…

Check out LOREtto, a blog created by Loretto Heritage Center to share insights into the rich history of the Loretto Community. This article details the digitization process of two Loretto publications. #Archivalwork #Blog #Kentucky

An Advent wreath with a green wreath with four big purple bowls around it and four white candles lit in the middle.

“Love, loving.” Karl Rahner, Jesuit theologian, named God in this way. Love, loving. Doesn’t that say it all, in both the simplest/most powerful of ways? In this Christmas week, be on the lookout for appearances of Love, loving, especially in the humblest or unlikeliest of places. #MondayMusings

A group of young Latino students standing outside behind a cart of colorful green, orange and yellow pumpkins. Behind them is a hill with a stone white sign that says "Loretto Motherhouse"

Where Hope Rests by Loretto Justice Fellow Carolina Cardoza-Hererra. "But justice work is sustained not by certainty, but by love, especially the kind that requires us to stay open when the world feels heavy." Read more here www.lorettocommunity.org/where-hope-r...

#Immigration #ElPaso #Community

A tall decaying stump of a tree in the forest.

The decaying stump initially provided the grounding needed for the tiny saplings to grow but now it can no longer sustain them. What is the “decaying stump” in my life that once nourished me but can no longer sustain my growth? How is love inviting me to find a new source of grounding? #Advent

A young hispanic woman with long brown hair a white t-shirt, jeans and smiling and wearing big wire framed glasses stands in front of a mural with large monarch butterflies in the background.

A reflection on Las Americas by Loretto Justice Fellow Ashley Vallecillo. "True advocacy means listening deeply, validating pain and walking with others in their struggle, not ahead of them." Read more here www.lorettocommunity.org/in-their-sto...

#Immigration #ElPaso

A thick blanket of fresh white snow weighing down red berries of chokeberry bush.

In this second week of Advent as we open to light growing within us, is there any relationship or inner place in you that might be ready for some warmth? #MondayMusings #Advent

A flyer for a Christmas event that is red and white with a cartoon Christmas tree on it. The text says, "Loretto Motherhouse Christmas Celebration. You're invited! Come celebrate teh Christmas season at the Loretto Motherhouse! Photos with Santa, Christmas stories, arts & crafts, caroling, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt, refreshments and more! Saturday, December 13, 2025, 4-8 pm 515 Nerinx Rd. Nerinx Ky. Free to the public."

Join us this Saturday!

#Kentucky #Christmas #FunForKids #Santa

A closeup picture of a small clay ornament of a nun in a black and white habit and black dress hanging on a Christmas tree.

This ornament, handcrafted by Sister Frances Weber SL (1941-2020), is one of our favorites and was chosen for today's #FridayFind. Learn more about Sister Frances' life and the story of her ornaments which she sold under the name "Small Delights" here: www.lorettocommunity.org/remembrance-...

A multicolored banner that reads "Our religious traditions call us to love our neighbor and to offer hospitality to those in need - The Loretto Community"

The People We Choose Not to See: An Essay on Homelessness and Humanity by Loretto Justice Fellow Stephanie Menchey. "Let us build a world where no one is invisible. Where every soul is seen, every voice is heard and every life is valued." Read more here: www.lorettocommunity.org/the-people-w...

A dark brown wooden recorder on a light brown wooden table surrounded by a Christmas cactus with bright pink leaves.

The British contemplative writer, Caryll Houselander, compared Mary to a reed or flute through whom the breath of God moved freely. As we begin this Advent season, I find myself asking, “How open am I for the Spirit to move through me?” #LorettoRetreats #MondayMusings

💜This #WorldAIDSDay, we're shining the spotlight on Sister Carmelita Hagan. 💜

She has been ministering to people with AIDS and HIV for over two decades at the House of Mercy.

“They would often ask, ‘Where is God?’ and I would talk with them about God being present wherever.”

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A flyer for a Christmas event that is red and white with a cartoon Christmas tree on it. The text says, "Loretto Motherhouse Christmas Celebration. You're invited! Come celebrate teh Christmas season at the Loretto Motherhouse! Photos with Santa, Christmas stories, arts & crafts, caroling, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt, refreshments and more! Saturday, December 13, 2025, 4-8 pm 515 Nerinx Rd. Nerinx Ky. Free to the public."

Celebrate the Christmas season with Loretto! We'll enjoy photos with Santa (4-7 pm), live music, a Christmas village with a working train, special displays of winter artifacts/art in the museum, door prizes, nativity sets from around the world, food, cookie decorating and more!

A dinner plate size light grey textured fossil of 350 million year old coral on the ground atop of brown leaves and twigs. It was found in Loretto, Kentucky, formerly a region that was part of an inland sea.

Land tells the story of place. Whatever place you call “home” holds the stories of Native Americans. Native American Heritage month offers opportunities to learn the story of the land where we live and honor the people for whom it is ancestral homeland. #LorettoRetreats