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We are the Congregation of the Sisters of Loretto and Loretto Co-members. Since 1812, through education and service to those who are poor, we continue to work for justice and act for peace because the Gospel urges us.
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Here’s what some former students and Loretto supporters have said about their Loretto education over the years.
Elaine: “I had Great Sister Teachers at Immaculate Conception Grammar School. I still write O.S.J O.S.M. on the top of anything I write. Thank you all!”
Ann: “So thankful for our wonderful Sisters of Loretto at Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School! We had a great education but equally as important, we had a great emphasis on social justice ideals. Thank you for sharing your gifts.”
Paloma: “In the ‘60s and early ‘70s we wrote OSJ (Oh Suffering Jesus) and OSM (Oh Sorrowful Mary) on the top corners of our paper.”
Alanna: “I’m not sure how many of the years I spent being educated by the sisters of Loretto that I wrote OSJ OSM in the upper left-hand corner of my paper. I dare say a lot.”
Maureen: “Sister Roberta was my art teacher at Nerinx Hall in the mid-‘70s … her art lab was a nurturing, creative space to develop visual skills and ideas that I still use to this day.”
Michael: “I had SLs at Holy Cross school in the West End of Louisville during the ‘50s. Wonderful memories.”
Cathy: “Sister Jeanne taught art at Loretto Academy in Kansas City where I attended from 1970 to 1974. Her art made our school special. We were all so lucky to learn from her. She also along with Sister Eleanor Craig led us on the first Oregon trail trip from Kansas City to Astoria, Oregon. I will always treasure how blessed I was to have this great adventure with her leading us.”
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Because the Gospel urges us, Loretto works for justice and acts for peace through our four pillars of Education, Advocacy, Healing and Spirituality.
With priority concerns of immigration justice, care for Earth and the abolition of nuclear weapons, Loretto Community members cultivate justice and promote peace efforts in the United States, at the United Nations and around the world, including in education, healthcare, spiritual accompaniment, the empowerment of women, environmental stewardship, anti-discrimination, land acknowledgement and advocacy.
