In keeping with our yearly Football Hall of Fame traditions at the House of Loreto, we celebrated our own “Rib Fest” and held our Game Day Tailgate Picnic, but the highlight of the week, as always, was our Friday luncheon and style show. This event epitomizes the “HOF at HOL” for all of us. The […]
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When the call came from the Youngstown Diocese for a rally for freedom of religion and conscience, the Community sent four Sisters to represent the Congregation and Miss “Peg” Ferguson represented the residents of the House of Loreto. Bishop Murry was the keynote speaker. There were over 500 people in the plaza area behind […]
In May, Dana, Damien and Angie spent time with the Sisters sharing Mass, meals and fellowship for a weekend. On Sunday, Dana put on an apron and took over a counter in the kitchen. With some help from Sister Judith, she made the Sisters and residents her “famous” Trifle. We had never seen nor tasted […]
With the help of our Canton Fire Department, once again our flag flies proudly after an absence due to a broken rope. Thank you to all involved. We are just in time for Memorial Day!
During National Nursing Home Week, May 13 – 19, we honored our Residents, Volunteers and Staff and celebrated the achievements of all. Our main hall was transformed into an art gallery with original paintings by our Residents, with the assistance and guidance of volunteers Vikki Bobby and Ann Meinerding. Such talent! Our Residents shared some […]
The bench in front of the House of Loreto was given in loving memory of Tom Poulton by his dear friends. It is the perfect place to relax, watch the birds, or wait for the bus. The Japanese maple across the way is in memory of Dianne Talarico from her mother.
There is more to moving a Community of Sisters than the physical changing of addresses. Since a religious Community is a canonical entity, in our case under the jurisdiction of our Bishop, it was necessary to obtain the blessing of the Bishop of Erie and the acceptance of the Bishop of Youngstown to make our […]
Vocation Promotion Imagine a college gymnasium filled with men and women religious from nearly 100 communities! Such was the scene in October 14, 2011, for Franciscan University of Steubenville’s annual Vocation Fair. Four of our Sisters were privileged to travel to Steubenville for the day, thanks to our “chauffeurs” Don and Marge Boron. Also in […]