Immigrants and Refugees
Loretto strongly advocates for the needs of our neighbors and holds a special place in its heart for immigrants, migrants and refugees. We join with the universal Church is seeing the goodness of all people and welcome all with open arms. We tell the story of the immigrant to all who will listen and speak up on behalf of human life. Learn about our Justice and Peace work.
The first reading for the fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6, has an important quote from the Prophet Isaiah: “Remember not the events of the past, the things of long…
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Posted in the The Record on February 20, 2025 On February 20, 2025, The Record published a joint letter from Dominican Sisters of Peace, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Sisters…
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The heart that breaks open can contain the whole universe. Joanna Macy All the children in our time who are starving or dying from pneumonia, or any disease, belong to…
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Loretto’s spirit of advocacy reflects its mission of “working for justice and acting for peace because the Gospel urges us.” Both in the Old and New Testament scriptures, one can…
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By Rosa Lizarde CoL The Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) hosted our first Immigration Spotlight of 2025 on Jan. 24, four days after Inauguration Day. For us it was vital to provide…
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The Sisters of Loretto joined with three other communities of Catholic sisters in solidarity with the Kentucky and Tennessee bishops in support of immigrant families. You can read the entire…
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The joy and privilege of welcoming others is not new to Loretto. We have welcomed others to our homes, neighborhoods, schools, cities and towns, churches and workplaces for more than…
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By Iris Cano, Loretto Justice Fellow Migration is often seen as a pathway to a better life, filled with hope for new opportunities. However, from what I have witnessed firsthand,…
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All life is precious. From the beginning God was in love with us and wanted to live with us to reveal to us what true humanity looks like. We are…
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One of the most intriguing aspects of an archival collection is that it contains many bits and pieces that, woven together, reveal entire stories. Sometimes a curious researcher comes upon…
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By Arantza de Jesus Before entering the Fellowship, I never thought that my work and personal life could get along; it always felt like I had to pick one or…
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Join Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the October Immigration Spotlight on Friday, October 24, 2025. Featured guests will be Las Parteras and two of our Loretto Justice Fellows. More…
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