Sisters of Loretto

The Sisters of Loretto or the Loretto Community is a Catholic religious institute that strives "to bring the healing Spirit of God into our world." Founded in the United States in 1812 and based in the rural community of Nerinx, Kentucky, the organization has communities in 16 US states and in Bolivia, Chile, China, Ghana, Pakistan, and Peru.

Sisters of Loretto
AbbreviationSL
Established1812 (1812)
Location
Region served
Americas and Asia
President
Barbara Nicholas SL
Main organ
Loretto Magazine
AffiliationsCatholic
WebsiteLorettoCommunity.org
RemarksThe Loretto Community includes both vowed members and committed co-members.

The Sisters of Loretto are sometimes confused with the Sisters of Loreto, whose members included Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The Sisters of Loreto and Loretto are not related.

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