Happy 100th to Holy Family High School
Posted on September 1, 2021, by Loretto Community
By Marty Lally
Photo courtesy of Cathy Mueller
It was September 1921 and a new school was opening at Holy Family Catholic Church in northwest Denver. Thus began the parish’s long relationship with the Sisters of Loretto and their ministry of teaching and formation of students of the parish and in the surrounding neighborhoods. This ministry made a significant impact on the Archdiocese of Denver and the larger community. Students graduating from Holy Family grade and high schools are the products of a Loretto education and commitment to service, especially to working for justice and acting for peace. That collaboration of a dedicated parish and a commitment of Loretto were recently celebrated as Holy Family High School began its centennial year commemoration.
On June 11, 2021, the first of the centennial events took place. The 100th anniversary began with the inauguration of a Holy Family Hall of Honor, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the high school. The inaugural class of the Hall of Honor recognized the Sisters of Loretto and the Loretto Community by naming members for this honor. Among the six inductees, three had Loretto Community ties: the late Aline Dalton, the Sisters of Loretto collectively and me.
The Sisters of Loretto were inducted for beginning the school and for staffing, administrating and teaching there, as well as for the many contributions they have made to Holy Family High. Aline was recognized for her service as principal of Holy Family, for being the first Director of Alumni and for helping to begin an Office of Development for the school. I graduated in 1968 and am a former member of the Board of Trustees of the school. I provided sacramental and liturgical ministry for the school and, at the time of the induction, was the pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Holy Family has seen many Loretto sisters and co-members teach, work or graduate from the school. Currently there are several members of Loretto who graduated from Holy Family and who continue to value the education and formation received there: Katherine Ann Heinz, Joan Spero, Marlene Spero, Sue Rogers, Lillian (Bruce) Moskeland and I.
Holy Family High School has an honored place in Loretto history. This recognition by the school is deserved and is gratefully accepted.
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