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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.
What we do
Educators since 1812, Loretto continues its long and vital tradition of teaching in diverse and meaningful ways.
Loretto’s advocacy flows from our commitment to the Gospel and our belief that justice is love in action.
Loretto brings the healing spirit of God into the world through the Loretto Living Center and beyond.
Loretto is rooted in the outpoured love of Christ and Mary’s steadfast presence at the foot of the cross.
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Loretto Justice Fellow Natalia Montoya shared her reflective essay "No Te Dejes: Stepping Out of My Shell"
Coming into this fellowship felt like stepping into the unknown, as I did not know what to expect. More often than not, I prefer to stay within my comfort zone as I know what comes next. The Loretto Justice Fellowship pushed me out of that comfort zone, and I am grateful it did. I learned a lot about myself, and about the community I work alongside.
As I am sure many people feel at any orientation with peers one is not familiar with, I
was nervous about not being able to socialize well with the other fellows, nervous of the unfamiliar environment, and nervous that I was somewhere I did not belong. All of this faded when I entered the doors of Loretto. The welcoming people, the inviting room, and the shared feeling of nervousness among my peers made me realize that I did belong. This day taught me something valuable. I learned to walk into any room with the belief that I am welcome in the spaces I put my energy into.
Since then, working at @alamito has helped me get out of my shell. Having to
work in a community where collaboration thrives, I had to adapt to a more extroverted persona very quickly. Growing up painfully shy, this was an adjustment that was needed. Although I had no ties to Segundo Barrio, I couldn’t help but feel like I was working alongside the same people back in my hometown. The similar struggles, backgrounds, and sense of community take me back to being a child again. The stories I have heard from residents in the neighborhood make me reflect on my own upbringing and childhood. Although bittersweet, it reminds me of the real and constant issues not just in El Paso, but around the world.
I am eager to keep serving this wonderful community alongside the other fellows. As my mom used to tell me, “No te dejes,” a reminder to stand my ground and never shrink myself. Serving this community means carrying that with me, so I don’t let this
community down, but more importantly, myself.
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Living our mission
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.
