November 21st will mark a year since news of Saint Mary’s proposed transwomen admission policy broke. Since then, the forces that spurred the formation of Loretto Trust have embarked on a mission to discover the state of SMC’s Catholic identity.
While there are still beautiful expressions of our Catholic faith at Saint Mary’s, they have all the earmarks of club sports. The Administration’s Varsity Team plays by secular rules and continues to double down on its playbook.
The result? Universally recognized Catholic values have become open to individual interpretation. Dissenting voices are ignored. Is it any wonder that the College’s openness to academic rigor is in question?
We can only succeed with your skin in this game. As Saint Mary’s women, we know there is always hope, and adversity is just an invitation. We invite you to join us in this adventure.
Join us for our Fall 8-week Endow Study Group. In this series, we will explore the simple genius of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower in "The Science of Love." You will follow her short, but remarkable path from stubborn child to Doctor of the Church. Who better than the "Patron Saint of Common Sense" to demystify life's chaos?
Endow is a program that enriches women's understanding of their God-given dignity through study in small groups of faith and friendship.
Loretto Trust was denied the opportunity to present at this year's reunion breakout sessions. The topic purposed was "How to engage charitably in difficult conversations with those we love most." Also denied was the request to hold a SMC Triva Happy Hour with fellow classmates. Was it charitable conversations, trivia or the happy part that was unacceptable?
The Observer features the establishment of Loretto Trust and our plans to support Saint Mary's in its endeavors to foster a Catholic-centered identity on campus. Click here for a link to the article.
Thinking about Fall already? We’re planning on hosting a tailgate in conjunction with our friends at Sycamore Trust! Get ready and Go Irish!
Simply make yourself available as you are able to participate in prayer projects in support of our mission for authentic Catholic renewal at Saint Mary's as a means to protect the College's Catholic identity.
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