Loretto Academy - 1970

Loretto Academy - Chapel Exterior - 1979

Loretto Academy - Chapel Exterior - 1979 - students are walking in the front.

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Sisters Of Loretto - 1932

Photo taken in 1932 - Standing left to right: Mother Ann Marita Malley, Mother Bernard Doyle, Sister Eudocia O'Brien, and Sister Laviella Daly. Seated left to right: Mother Dolorine Powers, Mother Praxedes Carty, Mother Barbara Everin, and Mother Olivette Norton, and Mother Rosine Green.

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26 April 2024 by Eva K Ross

During the Depression Era the Sisters of Loretto in El Paso, TX focused even more steadfastly on their motto, "God will provide," The stock market crash had profound implications for all Americans, especially those along the border. Parents had less tuition money. Donors contributed less and parts of what is now known as Loretto Academy remained under construction. Elementary schools run by the nuns had to be managed in an ever more thrifty way. The Plaza Theatre opened in Sept 1930 offering movies as escape. Mother Praxedes and Superior General Olivette Norton went on Jan 19. 1931 to St. Louis to get an $80,000 loan to continue work on Little Theatre and the third unit of the Academy. Genoveva Anson arrived Aug 1932 to serve as superior for the next six years. Mother Praxedes' death occurred Dec. 16,1933. Her body lay in state in the chapel followed by a funeral Mass by Bishop Anthony Schuler. Exhiled Maria Reparatrice nuns from Guadalajara continued leasing St. Joseph's Academy at 704 N. El Paso St until 1934 until it became a day school for local girls under Sr. Alexis Sharp. Loretto students in 1936 participated in activities celebrating the Texas Centennial. Students Rose Anthony Mc Intyre, Bernice Juen, and Virginia Driscoll entered the order. In 1939 Eleanor Roosevelt visited El Paso as WW II approached.

28 January 2023 by Eva Ross

Mother Praxedes Carty is seated second from left. Details of her leadership role in El Paso, TX included in Grace and Gumption The Women of El Paso edited by Marcia Hatfield Daudistel p. 97-98.

08 February 2021 by Eva Ross

March is Women's History Month. Photo of Mother Praxedes and other members of Sisters of Loretto in El Paso, TX in front of Loretto Academy.

Loretto Academy

Scholars who attend one of the great schools in El Paso, Texas. Loretto Academy is a private Roman Catholic school in El Paso, Texas. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso alongside Cathedral High School and Father Yermo. Grades K-5 are coeducational, while grades 6-12 are all girls. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LorettoAcademy(ElPaso,Texas)

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07 February 2021 by Eva Ross

March is Women's History Month.

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Loretto Academy - Science Fair

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17 August 2021 by Eva K Ross

Middle school students stand on campus of Loretto Academy in El Paso, TX circa 2015.

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Loretto Academy - nun run.

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17 August 2021 by Eva K Ross

Loretto Academy's Nun Run is an annual fund raising event in El Paso. TX.

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Chapel Opening - Loretto Academy

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17 May 2022 by Eva K Ross

Photo taken in chapel named for St. Joseph at Catholic school in El Paso, TX.

Loretto Academy

Photograph of Paola Patricia Trejo with her sponsor Sofia Appleby - Larkin - 1987 Loretto Academy - Alumna Luncheon - Loretto Academy is a private Roman Catholic school in El Paso, Texas. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso alongside Cathedral High School and Father Yermo. Grades K-5 are coeducational, while grades 6-12 are all girls. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretto_Academy_(El_Paso,_Texas)

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Loretto Academy - Chapel Opening - El Paso, Texas.

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02 May 2022 by Eva K Ross

Chapel of Trost building was remodeled circa 2015.

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Loretto Academy - Foundation Day - Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz.

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04 July 2021 by Eva K Ross

Photo taken in front of Hilton-Young Hall in El Paso, TX on campus of Catholic girls school. Boys enrolled through grade 6.

Loretto Faculty - 1983

Image of Loretto faculty during the year 1983.

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18 October 2021 by Eva K Ross

Article available in El Paso Times 3.13.2012 by Christine Wardy Lyons describes influence of Sister Jane clark, SlL

09 October 2021 by Eva K Ross

Christine Wardy Lyons and Pat Rasura are alumnae of Loretto Academy in El Paso, TX class of 1965. They Taught English as a Second Language in El Paso, TX

Loretto Academy Faculty - 1983

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04 January 2021 by Eva Ross

March is Women's History Month. These women shaped the intellects and abilities of female students in El Paso, TX attending Loretto Academy.

Loretto Academy Faculty - 1983

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03 April 2024 by Eva K Ross

Yearbook page of nuns on faculty of Loretto Academy, a Catholic school in El Paso, TX

24 November 2021 by Eva K Ross

Article Sister Mary e. (Buffy) Boesen, Sister Vicki led Loretto Academy for 11 years," El Paso Times, Monday May 7, 2012

23 November 2021 by Eva K Ross

IN 2021 Sister Eileen Custy lived at Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, KY. Sister Ann David also lived at Motherhouse. Vicki Schwartz (Sister Jude) lived in Denver area. Loretto Community activities available on internet.

09 October 2021 by Eva K Ross

March is Women's History Month. These 16 vowed nuns advanced the education and careers of the young women attending Loretto Academy in El Paso, TX.

Loretto Academy Chapel, El Paso, TX, Christmas 2004

Loretto Academy - Chapel Interior - 2004 - flowers are in the front of the chapel. Christmas trees are on the sides of the altar.

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Loretto Academy - Interior With Nuns - 1960

Loretto Academy - Interior With Nuns - 1960 - nuns are seated wearing black.

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24 November 2021 by Eva K Ross

ARTICLE "Celebrating Sisters of Loretto," El Paso Times, Jan 31, 2012, p. B1& 4B.

23 November 2021 by Eva K Ross

Photo taken in El Paso ,TX in early morning shows nuns in traditional habit. Sisters of Loretto have educated generations of young women from our borderlands. Chapel designed by Trost. Loretto Academy to celebrate centennial in 2023-24.

Loretto Academy - Cafeteria Exterior - 1959

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08 October 2022 by Eva K Ross

Photo taken in El Paso, TX 1959 before construction of swimming pool and wall.

17 August 2021 by Eva K Ross

Photo taken in El Paso, TX 1959.

Loretto Academy - 1940

Loretto Academy - crucifixion behind the chapel - circa 1940. Students circle the area of the crucifixion looking at the statue.

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Loretto Academy - 1970

Loretto Academy outside in the front area of the school.

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Loretto Academy - 1960

Diver in mid air at the swimming pool at Loretto Academy. Crowd has gathered around the pool.

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11 August 2018 by Eva

Diver is Joyce Prieto. Swimming pool was recent addition to Loretto Academy in El Paso, TX. In just a few years Vatican II would bring dramatic changes to habit of nuns and their view of their role in the Catholic Church..

11 August 2018 by Eva

Diver is Joyce Prieto.

Loretto Academy - 1970

Loretto Academy - front view of the school. Students are on the steps of the school.

Area: Central / Austin Terrace

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