Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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Slave ownership and racial exclusion in the congregation's history
Historical accounts state that the Sisters owned enslaved people and that, despite the presence of early Black members, the community segregated Black novices and eventually released many of them from their vows. These facts complicate the congregation's later reputation for educational service and racial and religious tolerance.