About

With guidance from Sycamore Trust—an organization with nearly two decades of experience challenging the erosion of Catholic identity at Notre Dame—the Loretto Trust was launched. The Trust serves as a source of information, a collective voice, and a means of joint action for Saint Mary’s College alumnae and others in the Saint Mary’s family who are determined to preserve the College’s Catholic identity and the founding tradition of faithfully educating women in accordance with the teachings of the Church.

The swift creation of a Facebook group dedicated to preserving the College’s Catholic character quickly drew hundreds of alumnae, reflecting a groundswell of concern and commitment. What began as an online conversation rapidly evolved into coordinated action, with alumnae organizing petitions, letter-writing campaigns, and strategic outreach to College leadership. This spontaneous yet resolute response made clear that Saint Mary’s graduates would not remain silent as their alma mater drifted from its Catholic foundation.