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.
| Abbreviation | SL |
|---|---|
| Established | 1812 |
| Location | |
Region served | Americas and Asia |
President | Barbara Nicholas SL |
Main organ | Loretto Magazine |
| Affiliations | Catholic |
| Website | LorettoCommunity.org |
| Remarks | The 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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