Loretto Magazine, Fall-Winter 2010, part 1 - Loretto Community

About this issue . . .LorettoLoretto's newest mission in Faisalabad, Pakistan, has already hadIt is summer more than time, its share and of our hardships traditional and challenges issue in which as the to four salute Sistersof Loretto living there seek to identify their ministry. Their efforts weresome special members of those who make Loretto bloom - ourjubilarians. In late summer, They just are as celebrating the political either situation 25 calmed years, down 50 years, and the or work 75years of teaching of membership began again, Loretto extraordinary We are flooding blessed throughout this year the with Punjabregion called upon the sisters to help those who have lost their homes18 members of this special club, five diamonds, six golds, andand livelihoods. See the story and current photos, page 4.seven silvers. We also proudly salute our many donors and paytribute In Notes to those & News: community Liz Deines makes members perpetual who vows have as passed a Sister away. of Loretto,already interrupted by an outbreak of sectarian violence earlier this year.enjoying a solemn ceremony and a lively celebration with her family,friends, and Loretto Academy students and colleagues in El Paso, page 6.As always, your comments, suggestions, questions, and critiquesof Loretto A new book, Magazine “Hidden are in the welcome. Same Mystery: Thomas Merton and Loretto,”lends real insight into the friendship and spiritual inquiry of religiousphilosopher Thomas Merton and Loretto President Mary Luke Tobin SLduring the 1960s, see page 7. The fifth piece in our series Journey toJubilee 1812-2012, reaches back to the decade between 1960 and 1970when remarkable changes in the worldwide church sparked profoundchanges in Loretto. Sister Mary Luke’s own words tell of her experiencesin Rome during the Second Vatican Council.Contact Neysa Chouteau CoLby mail at 327 Enola Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122-3420by e-mail at neysa327@charter.netOur 2010 Silver Jubilarians — all Loretto co-members — tell their storieson page 13 and share the ways they find Loretto is relevant and meaningfulto them today. In other news, the highly successful fifteenth annual Sistersof Loretto Golf Tournament and Silent Auction in Denver this Augusthelped raise money for the retired sisters and provided great enjoyment forgolfers and bidders alike, page 8.ContentsUpdate on Pakistan flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Newly vowed Sister of Loretto in El Paso . . . . . . . . . 6Book review: “Thomas Merton and Loretto” . . . . . . . . . 7Story 1....................................page XAnnual golf tournament supports retired sisters . . . . 8Series: Journey to Jubilee 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Loretto's 2010 Silver Jubilarians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Story 2....................................page XRemembrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Memorials & Tributes of Honor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17For your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Longer StoryHeadline.............................page XXAbout the Cover: Photo courtesy of theLoretto Sisters, Faisalabad, Pakistan.The torrential rains and devastating floods inCentral Pakistan affected many thousandsof families living near Loretto's new missionin Faisalabad. Through the Catholic diocesein that city, the Sisters of Loretto helpeddistribute tents, food, water, and medicine.This father and son are carrying water, a tentand bags of rice they had just received at thediocese aid station for flood victims.LORETTO COMMUNITYSisters of Loretto • Co-members of LorettoWe work for justice and act for peacebecause the Gospel urges us.Loretto Community members teach,nurse, care for the elderly, lobby,minister in hospitals, provide spiritualdirection and counseling, resettlerefugees, staff parishes, try to stopthis country’s nuclear weaponsbuild-up, work with the rural poor, andminister to handicapped, alcoholic,and mentally ill adults. Our ministriesare diverse.Founded in 1812, Loretto includes235 sisters and 216 co-members.Co-members are those who, bymutual commitment, belong tothe Loretto Community through asharing of spirit and values and whoparticipate in activities that furtherour mission.For more information about theLoretto Community, contact:Loretto Community Membership Staff4000 So. Wadsworth Blvd.Littleton, CO 80123-1308Phone: 303-783-0450Fax: 303-783-0611Web: www.lorettocommunity.orgLoretto Magazine is publishedthree times a year by the LorettoDevelopment Office.Development Director:Denise Ann Clifford SLAssociate Development Director:Donna Mattingly SLCommunications Director:Jean M. SchildzEditing, Layout, and Production:Carolyn DunbarAdvisory Panel:Martha Alderson CoLDenise Ann Clifford SLRegina Drey SLPJ Manion SLSusan Swain SLEditorial Office:Loretto Central Office4000 So. Wadsworth Blvd.Littleton, CO 80123-1308Circulation Office:Loretto Staff Office590 E. 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