Sophomores and the motherhouse

This is the view leaving the Loretto Motherhouse. Photo courtesy of Loretto Community.

This is the view leaving the Loretto Motherhouse. Photo courtesy of Loretto Community.

Ambar Guajardo, Class Sections Reporter
March 4, 2019

The Loretto Motherhouse is the original home of the “Sisters of Loretto”.

Located on 788 acres in Nerinx, Ky., about 60 miles from Louisville, the Motherhouse is a place to praise God and serve the neighbor.

It was first bought in 1796 and named St. Stephen’s Farm.

Later, in 1824 it became home to the Sisters of Loretto, it spread to China, South America, Africa, and Pakistan.

Approximately 100 sisters live there nowadays.

Last year, four current Loretto juniors visited the Motherhouse; Mila Cordero, Abi Eudave, Meghan Brittain, and Lili Schow.

The sophomores can apply to go on summer and help the sisters of Loretto, have fun activities and learn more about Loretto’s history.

 

Last year’s sophomores visiting the Loretto Motherhouse during the summer. Photo courtesy of Meghan Brittain.

Loretto senior Vianney Ruiz, who visited the Motherhouse said “It was one of the best experiences that I have had, it was so fun to share time with the sisters.”

The application process has already began, and only four lucky sophomores will attend the Loretto Motherhouse this summer.

Last year’s sophomores at the Motherhouse. Photo courtesy of Meghan Brittain.