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Los Angeles This destination-worthy Frogtown eatery comes from the team behind LA Cha Cha Chá While the industrial-chic dining room is already home to a see-and-be-seen locals’ crowd the elevated mariscos here by chef Paco Moran definitely would merit a crosstown visit With fresh catches almost exclusively sourced from Baja and ingredients pulled from the global pantry the Japanese-influenced ceviches and tostadas more than justify the sizable price bump relative to your garden-variety lonchera Marvel in the decadence of the tostada a la Joaquin (made with fatty tuna avocado and a creamy sauce) or opt for Loreto’s stripped-down there’s more than one way to cut a fine meal here: The large-format zarandeados the array of nuanced botanas (bar snacks) and the various raw seafood configurations all ensure you’ll find your own path to postprandial bliss Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagramspotifyAbout us Contact us Time Out magazine Here's what you need to know to plan a trip to Loreto Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Canton's House of Loreto nursing facility soldNuns will remain in service on voluntary basisCanton RepositoryCANTON − House of Loreto a 50-bed licensed nursing facility at 2812 Harvard Ave The Congregation of the Divine Spirit and Hari Group announced Tuesday that Hari Group has acquired the facility After the order determined that the sale of House of Loreto would be the best course head of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown “My concern from the onset of our discussions has been for the care of the religious sisters who have lovingly and faithfully served the needs of older adults for decades,” Bonnar said in a statement “For the past several years it has become increasingly difficult for stand-alone community-based skilled nursing facilities to exist without either partnering with a larger system or selling to an individual or entity with the means to enhance the facility and its offerings making it not only financially sustainable but desirable for those seeking long-term care for themselves or their loved ones.” The transition will ensure stability for residents and staff while allowing the sisters to continue their ministry in Canton including a modified role as volunteers at the House of Loreto Hari Group and the Congregation of the Divine Spirit see the acquisition as a significant step in preserving the mission of the sisters while ensuring that the residents continue to receive faith-driven compassionate services that have been House of Loreto’s hallmark "The organization looks forward to working closely with the dedicated staff and volunteers to enhance the quality of care and maintain the facility’s strong community presence," according to a statement Order has served the House of Loreto from its beginning“We are privileged to take on the stewardship of this esteemed institution,” Bharat Thakkar “Our commitment is to uphold the values and mission that the sisters have nurtured over the years ensuring that the House of Loreto remains a place of comfort noted that the Congregation of the Divine Spirit has been involved with the House of Loreto "literally from the ground up,” “God’s providence has been evident from the beginning in the wisdom of Mother Patricia O’Connor and the experienced guidance of Sister Ann Jeanne nationally-acclaimed founding administrator," she said "We trust in his continued care in this new chapter We have been blessed with deep friendships and support from the Canton-area communities and we look forward to watching Hari Group succeed in their mission Founded in 1956 by Archbishop John Mark Gannon of Erie the Congregation of the Divine Spirit has dedicated itself to the sanctification of the Christian family through education and care of seniors Walsh asked the order to staff the existing Loretto Home for the Aged on Blake Avenue NW in Canton The increased demand for care for the elderly brought about a bequest from local insurance agent to begin construction of a new House of Loreto on Harvard Avenue The remainder of the total cost was financed by the hard work of the sisters Stay informed with all news from the Vatican and Rome by signing up to our weekly newsletter: click here FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTERThe Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy House perched on the hilltop town of Loreto in Central Italy is one of the most famous and precious Marian Shrines in the world It attracts millions of pilgrims every year and numerous miracles and conversions are continuously recorded.  is the Director of the Universal Congregation of the Holy House “They come from all parts of Europe but also from the Americas We have tourist guides in 13 languages so that we can meet the various requests it's a very international shrine of devotion to the Mother of God and to the mystery that is revealed in the House of Mary.”  who is a living symbol of this place and has been working here for over 40 years knows very well that people visit this sanctuary enclosed in a beautiful renaissance basilica because of its remarkable history and sacred significance.  “This is the house of Mary where she lived and where she received the Annunciation,” Fr it is also the home of the Mystery of the Incarnation it is one of the greatest Marian shrines in the world due to its relic and its antiquity.”  numerous artistic depictions fueled the belief that angels miraculously carried the Holy House from Nazareth to Loreto in 1294.  Others held that the Holy House was brought to Italy at the end of the Crusades like many other relics from the Holy Land.  a priest found records in the Vatican archives indicating that a Byzantine Greek family named Angelos—which translates to “Angels” in English—rescued Mary’s home during the Muslim conquest of 1291.  “There is documentary evidence that indicates the house was transported to this location by sea through human initiative the angels signify a special protection from God who wishes to preserve this house which commemorates the mystery of the Incarnation Regardless of how the House arrived in Italy there is little doubt that its walls are those of the Grotto of the Annunciation in Nazareth.  Studies have shown that the stones making up the walls are not native to its current location and were not cut according to local Italian methods.  The most convincing evidence is the discovery of ancient Christian and Marian graffiti markings on the Loreto walls similar to those in ancient Judeo-Christian Churches in Palestine.  The relic of the Holy House is covered by the marble ornamentation that is one of the highest expressions of 16th-century sculpture for its artistic quality and the size of design -  610 meters of masterpiece.  The four gates of the Holy House were made with the chains of Christian slaves bound during the battle of Lepanto against Turks in 1571 Christian soldiers turned to the Lady of Loreto for her protection and after the victory they brought their chains to the shrine.  numerous national chapels showcase a stunning array of artistic beauty among them the American chapel showcases many historic characters like presidents and astronauts Thousands of Americans come here to pray to Our Lady of Loreto.  because Our Lady of Loreto was proclaimed Our Lady of Aviation in 1920 by Pope Benedict XV,” Fr “She is therefore considered the patroness of air travelers by Catholics worldwide.”  Many saints and popes have visited the shrine Saint John Paul II called the Holy House of Loreto “the true Marian heart of Christianity.” Following in his footsteps Pope Francis visited Loreto on the Solemnity of the Annunciation in 2019 He signed the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit within the Holy House anchoring the Church's message to youth in this sacred site This act underscored that the future of the Church is deeply rooted in Mary’s example and her “yes” to the Lord.  SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE and a long-time foreign correspondent for Polish National Television TVP in Rome and the Vatican She holds a master's degree from the University of Warsaw doctoral studies from the Gregorian University in Rome and post-master studies from the Diplomatic Academy in Warsaw she was a translator for the Tribunal of the Roman Rota and the Apostolic Signature in the Vatican She has produced over 20 documentaries about the Vatican and the papacy and authored four bestsellers about the Vatican and Rome As the wife of a Pontifical Swiss Guard member she lived for over 16 years in Vatican City She is the mother of two teenage daughters and has been the EWTN Vatican correspondent in Rome since May 2024 Mexico – Nestled between the rugged Sierra de la Giganta Mountain range and crystal-clear waters of the Sea of Cortez is a secluded sanctuary for wildlife and travelers alike Loreto lies in the heart of Baja California Sur on the Baja Peninsula This gem sits under most travelers’ radars – overshadowed by nearby La Paz and Cabo – yet beckons those seeking an intimate encounter with nature without crowds or overdevelopment “I would compare Cabo right now to Waikiki and Loreto to the Maui of old days,” said Owen Perry, developer of the only major resort in the area, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto by Danzante Bay Loreto is reminiscent of Cabo before it became the popular destination we know today “I went to Cabo in the ’90s when it was literally like dirt roads and I felt like Loreto was just like that,” said Cindy Jennings who is based in Denver and visited Loreto last year Here’s why travelers should consider a trip to Loreto Why Quito should be your next trip: This city deserves to be more than a Galápagos stopover How to get to Loreto Traveling to Loreto from the U.S with a direct flight from Los Angeles to Loreto International Airport taking about 90 minutes Other major cities that fly directly into Loreto are San Francisco the drive from the airport into town is 15 minutes or so If travelers are looking for a luxurious home base about 30 minutes south of the airport is the sprawling Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto by Danzante Bay a massive spa and an award-winning 18-hole TPC golf course people thought I was not very smart to build something out in the middle (of the desert); no one knew where it was,” Perry said the resort borders the national park and looks out onto Danzante Island one of five major islands in the national park The accompanying bay of water is so tranquil that it resembles glass making it ideal for paddleboarding and swimming When guests sign up for boat or snorkeling tours they’re taken right out front and they’re in the national park It was also Baja’s first Spanish settlement and has been the capital of Baja several times Boasting colonial architecture and historic buildings was that sort of undiscovered yet safe place to go,” Jennings said it was easy to get on the water to go do all the things.”   Travelers can visit the Jesuit Missions of Loreto Museum to see artifacts from the Indigenous people and the first colonizers or the Mission of Our Lady of Loreto a Baroque-style church that’s over 300 years old Loreto Bay National Park spans more than 800 square miles of protected waters that French oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau called the “Aquarium of the World” – and it’ll take visitors a brief moment out there to agree Visitors can explore the park scuba diving or island-hopping on a boat tour a symphony of marine and bird wildlife made an appearance Baja is home to the largest pods of dolphins The park is also just as beautiful to explore when the sun has set Villa del Palmar hosts a night kayak tour in the bay with lights attached to the bottoms of the boats kayakers can turn off their lights to watch the shooting stars above and the bioluminescent plankton that glitter when the water is disturbed below Though the ocean will occupy most of your time from hiking trails that start right at Villa del Palmar to ATV tours through the desert and along the coast A short-day trip from Loreto to consider is to the La Pinguica Mountain Range to visit ancient cave paintings dating back 7,000 years The resort's crown jewel is the TPC Danzante Bay which won the title of Best Golf Course in Mexico in 2023 and Latin America in 2019 Even beginner golfers can swing at the scenic course where players drive their balls over open water from one cliff to another and enjoy endless national park vistas Unless you enjoy sweltering 90-degree weather avoid going to Loreto in the summer through September “Loreto is surrounded by mountains; there’s no wind The best time to visit is between October and May – plus The reporter on this story received access to this event from Villas del Palmar USA TODAY maintains editorial control of content (This story was updated to correct a misspelling.) There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page —There’s nothing like waking up to a sunrise cresting over Isla Carmen in beautiful Loreto Well maybe there is when you can walk across the street from the elegant Hotel La Misión de Loreto and jump in a panga to pull on some big yellowtail and cabrilla Running pangas out of the harbor in Loreto can be a bit chilly during the month of December but that didn’t stop the fun group of guys who joined me on yet another action-packed fishing trip in Loreto The first day presented us with a little chop on the water as we headed north in search of yellowtail It didn’t take long before each WON panga was bit and landeing a variety of solid yellowtail and cabrilla and we ate at the famous Augie’s Bar and Bait shop The next day was a little more of the same weather with winds blowing from the north so we decided to go around the backside of Isla Carmen and try our luck in about deeper water and see what we can pull up The fishing was better than day one with quality cabrilla to go around one of the pangas decided to head into the shallows for sierra and roosterfish We were fortunate enough to each land and release a roosterfish and check that off the bucket list Dinner was a treat while one of our guests (Mike Amar) prepared excellent sushi with some of the fish that was caught in the morning The final day presented us with the best weather and the best fishing for the trip we ran north and stopped about halfway to our day one spot and we proceeded to land nice fish after nice fish It was steady action for the better part of the morning with fishing biting the mackerel and Flat-Fall jigs Loreto always offers something special whether it’s fishing but it needs to be added to your list of places to visit Please reach out to Kathy Hunter (liveloreto.com) as she will be happy to host you and your group during any month of the year DFW Announces publication of the black bear conservation and management plan for California WON/Ventura Harbor Sportfishing Rockfish Rumble: Island Spirit knocks out competition Fish and Game Commission finalizes new sand bass regs Pearl breaks 3-day record in locking up WON BASS Clear Lake Open championship Sport king salmon season returns to California We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money A Catholic Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Loreto P. 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Only a 90-minute flight from Los Angeles Loreto has become a haven for retired snowbirds and visitors from around the world as well as a major stop for backpackers and the occasional cruise ship.  This colonial city is also known for being the home of the first mission built by the Jesuits in 1697 and is a designated Pueblos Magicos in Baja California – meaning the government of Mexico has recognized it for possessing “magical” qualities the secret’s finally out: Loreto has become an enchanting retreat for travelers in the know Baja California has fairly temperate weather year-round so there’s no real “best” or “worst” time to visit Loreto If you’re coming from a location with extremely cold winter weather December to March is an ideal time to escape the chill and enjoy peak whale-watching season as they start migrating south.  Springtime is also fantastic for an abundance of outdoor activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking and more due to the warmer waters. Summer temperatures are definitely hotter in Loreto and well into the 90s, meaning airfare may be lower – great for travelers on a budget but perhaps a time to avoid if you’re not a fan of extreme heat.  You can easily spend just a long weekend here and get a good feel for the area or spend a leisurely week-long vacation by the sea sleeping in and wandering around the quaint cobblestone streets of the town center as evidenced by the many retirees you can spot hanging out at the cafes all day long.  getting around on foot is faster than waiting for a taxi Outside of a few things that may require a tour shuttle everything you’ll want to see is within a five to 15-minute walk – including the beach Just note that like many small towns in Mexico there are cobblestone and uneven sidewalks everywhere so travelers with mobility issues may find navigating them cumbersome although many of the hotels have ramps and various accessibility features.  gray and humpback whales are plentiful in the area – and some are known to be so familiar with the boats that they come up close to the side So pack your waterproof camera and prepare to be dazzled.  You haven’t truly seen Loreto if you don’t experience the turquoise waters firsthand. Take a boat out from the marina on a lunchtime excursion with one of the many tour operators available – try Loreto Sea & Land Tours or Blue Nation Baja – to the secluded Isla Coronados where you can enjoy a lunch provided by the tour and swim and snorkel around in the unbelievably clear water Certain guides may also stop along the way to show you dolphins humpback whales and sea lions just hanging out Just know that there’s one rustic bathroom on the island for visitors and you will need to pack your own toilet paper.  There’s a reason famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau deemed this area around the Sea of Cortez “the aquarium of the world.” The pristine, transparent water is teeming with ocean life, including fish, dolphins, whales, sea lions, and more. The area that makes up the National Park is comprised of five islands – Carmen Tour operators can take you out on a boat to the best spots to stop and snorkel.  Get a deeper sense of the richness of Loreto’s history by driving an hour inland into the Sierra de La Giganta Mountains to the Mission San Javier (or what remains of it.) There are several restaurants up by the Mission to enjoy lunch at.  There are sunsets, and then there are sunsets in Loreto. Even the most seasoned traveler’s jaw will drop at the unbelievably dazzling sky stretching across the water. Bright fuchsias and vibrant purples marry into more delicate pinks and fiery oranges to create a spectacular sight – the likes of which you won’t see again anytime soon.  My Loreto highlight is being mere inches away from a dozen dolphins while taking a boat out to Isla Coronados. Our boat driver shared that whales often come right up to the boat, ready for their close-up, which is something I’m still dying to experience.  Another must-do is stopping at Rancho Viejo on the way to Mission San Javier to learn how to make fresh tortillas and goat cheese from scratch from farm owners Juan and Chari – as is scarfing down a massive foot-long burrito at local favorite Super Burro and trying delicious local brews at El Zopilote Brewing Company. Costs in Loreto are significantly lower than in many parts of the US, but not as low as other parts of Mexico, given its proximity to the US border. Restaurant meals can range from super affordable to moderately priced. How much you’ll need really depends on how long you plan to visit and where you’ll be eating.  Hotel room: M$1795-5983 Mexican Peso (US$90-300)  Basic room for two in a hostel: M$1296-1695 (US$65-85) Isla Coronado day tour: M$1200 (US$61/person) One-day whale watching tour: M$2000 (US $100/person) Beer/pint at the bar:  M$60-100 (US$3-5) While some places will accept US dollars, it’s best to exchange your currency for pesos before you come or at the airport since this is such a small town with lots of tiny mom-and-pop shops. Some smaller stores or stalls don’t accept credit cards either, so having cash on hand is highly recommended.  Loreto is widely considered one of the safest cities in Mexico. With a population of only 20,000, it’s very small, and you will often see elderly people and children walking around alone – even when the sun goes down.  Unlike many other destinations, the Loreto International Airport is a short five-minute drive from the downtown area, making it extra convenient to fly in and out of.  December is a busy month and there are many special feast days that are part of popular culture Nicholas on December 6 and the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 The USCCB website explains, "On October 7, 2019, Pope Francis ordered the inscription of Our Lady of Loreto into the General Roman Calendar. She is celebrated each year as an Optional Memorial on December 10." for the English texts of the Mass to be approved and implemented in the United States and so not every priest will choose to celebrate it but the laity can still recall the story of Our Lady of Loreto on December 10 Bret Thoman describes the traditional story of Our Lady of Loreto in an article for Aleteia: tradition held that angels miraculously carried the Holy House from Nazareth to Loreto Throughout the basilica are numerous artistic depictions of angels flying over the seas with the house at the request of pilots returning home after World War I Pope Benedict XV declared Our Lady of Loreto as the patroness of pilots and airmen on March 24 Cardinal Arthur Rocke explained why Pope Francis chose to elevate this unique feast to the universal Church: This shrine recalls the mystery of the Incarnation leading all those who visit it to consider “the fullness of time” as well as to meditate both on the words of the Angel announcing the Good News and on the words of the Virgin in response to the divine call the humble handmaid of the Lord so became the dwelling-place of divinity It is a fitting feast to celebrate during Advent as it is a time of the year that is intimately tied to the incarnation of Jesus Christ Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you Please make a tax-deductible donation today Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting Catholic news A deep-sea creature nicknamed the “doomsday fish” — rarely seen by humans because it typically dwells at depths of up to 1,000 meters — was spotted earlier this month on a Mexican beach and videotaped by American tourists Having captivated beachgoers at the time and delighted marine enthusiasts ever since, the sighting occurred on Feb. 9 at Playa El Quemado, near the town of Puerto Escondido in Baja California Sur. The area is on the Gulf of California about 28 kilometers south of Loreto was walking along the beach with his wife when they noticed an unusual creature approaching the shore Initially mistaken for a small alligator or shark the ribbon-like fish was identified as an oarfish by a Canadian fisherman at the scene eel-like body and distinctive reddish dorsal fins the oarfish appeared disoriented as it swam in shallow waters in the surf Despite attempts to guide it back to deeper waters perhaps a juvenile or a smaller species of oarfish Hayes said the fisherman told him that it was among the smallest oarfish he had ever seen Some oarfish, notably a species known as the giant oarfish can reach 8 to 11 meters (26-36 feet)  in length they live at depths of 200 to 1,000 meters (660-3,280 feet) and are characterized by a silvery skin that lacks scales and is coated with guanine The mysterious creatures are known for their vertical swimming pattern allows them to camouflage effectively in the water column The rarely seen deep-sea known as an ‘oarfish’ has washed ashore in Mexico Legend has it that the creature, known as a ‘doomsday fish,’ only surfaces from the depths of the ocean when something catastrophic is going to happen. 👀 pic.twitter.com/U5j68io7jx — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 18, 2025 In Japanese folklore, oarfish sightings are considered omens of impending earthquakes or other natural disasters, earning them the “doomsday fish” moniker. However, a 2019 study by Japanese researchers debunked any significant link between oarfish appearances and seismic activity Although rare, human brushes with oarfish aren’t unprecedented. Last spring, a group of sport fishermen caught a 3-meter-long 64-kilogram (141 pounds) oarfish off the coast of Cabo San Lucas a professor emeritus at the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences said that an oarfish coming to the shore is as unexplainable as it is rare “Nobody knows why they do this,” said Pietsch “It’s the same as the mystery of why whales beach themselves.” He and other scientists emphasize that isolated sightings of oarfish do not necessarily indicate broader oceanic distress or species population issues This month’s sighting has drawn attention to Playa El Quemado, a pristine beach known for its ecotourism potential. The area offers activities such as night diving and nearby there are marine animals such as hammerhead sharks and blue whales ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC live animals and character actors have recreated the birth of Jesus with a living nativity at Our Lady of Loreto in Falconer produced and performed a living nativity production at its 309 W location for more than 10 years – but that tradition will change next year Our Lady of Loreto’s youth group produced the church’s last living nativity scene Dec amidst much fanfare – earning the praises of the parish’s leadership team- and striking an end to a community-centered event “Our youth group did an amazing job,” said the Rev the temporary administrative vicar of the church the church’s youth group leader and his group really deserve all the credit for the display The Diocese of Buffalo is set to shutter several Catholic churches across the county and merge several others in cost cutting measures Our Lady of Loreto is one such parish scheduled for closure This list includes 196 worship sites and 160 parishes and 36 secondary worship sites that will reduce the total open structural locations to 79 parishes and 39 secondary worship sites “I have confirmed that the parish’s merger/closing date is May 18 Martone said that under the Road to Renewal program the only thing to really change will be the location that services programs and other offerings are located at “Throughout the changes that the Road to Renewal will see in the Diocese of Buffalo it is our firm intention that any ministries and special events be continued within the family of parishes of the merged churches.” This would include the living nativity event currently hosted at Our Lady of Loreto Legislation that recently passed the state Senate would place a faculty member in a non-voting position on .. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386 It was within a simple family home in Nazareth that the Blessed Virgin Mary was born It was also there that “the Word became flesh” (John 1:14) in her womb during the Annunciation And it is this Holy House of Nazareth which now resides in the Italian town of Loreto situated on the country’s eastern Adriatic coast “I still remember my pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto fondly and vividly even though it was now 12 years ago,” recalls David Kerr Director of Communications for the Diocese of Lansing who was Rome Correspondent for the Catholic News Agency from 2011 to 2012 ⁣Some photographs of David's pilgrimage are reproduced below “Once you set foot in the baroque Basilica della Santa Casa and enter through the ornate 16th century marble encasement of the Holy House what becomes strikingly apparent is both the small-scale and simplicity of Mary’s home and yet here the history of all humanity changed forever and changed for good as a result of the Blessed Virgin’s docility to God’s will for her life.”⁣⁣ “Thereby lies a lesson for us all: we too can achieve great things for the Almighty amid the domestic things of life if we unite ourselves closely to God in daily prayer and ascetical living.” ⁣ ⁣Tradition holds that the Holy House of Nazareth arrived in Loreto after a miraculous rescue by a flight of angels from the Holy Land as the Crusaders were driven out of Palestine in the late 13th century.⁣ discovered documents in the Vatican archive stating that in the 13th century a noble Byzantine family rescued “materials” from “Our Lady's House” from Muslim invaders and then had them transported to Italy for the building of a shrine The name Angeli means “angels” in both Greek and Latin.⁣ ⁣Further historic diplomatic correspondences discuss the “holy stones taken away from the House of Our Lady “holy stones” were included in the dowry of Ithamar Angeli for her marriage to Philip II of Anjou ⁣A coin minted by a member of the Angeli family was also found in the foundation of the house in Loreto coins were often inserted into a building's foundation to indicate who was responsible for its construction.⁣ ⁣Excavations in both Nazareth and Loreto found similar materials at both sites The stones that make up the lower part of the walls of the Holy House in Loreto appear to have been finished with a technique particular to the Nabataeans There are inscriptions in syncopated Greek characters with contiguous Hebrew letters that read “O Jesus Christ Son of God,” written in the same style inscribed in the Grotto in Nazareth.⁣ Pope Saint John Paul II called the Holy House of Loreto “the house of all God's adopted children.” He continued:⁣ “The threads of the history of the whole of humankind are tied anew in that house to which the Church that is in Italy is tied by providence that the latter rediscovers a quickening reminder of the mystery of the Incarnation thanks to which each man is called to the dignity of the Son of God.” ⁣ Due to Our Lady of Loreto being the patroness of aviators by Pope Benedict XV in 1920 the American aviator Charles Lindbergh took a Loreto statuette with him on his 1927 flight across the Atlantic while the crew of Apollo 8 carried a Loreto medallion on its 1968 flight to the Moon.⁣ SIGN UP HERE ContactSign-Up e-newsSitemapOutreach Mass whose son Carlos plays on the same baseball team as Robles Loreto’s son Emiliano and husband Gerardo were greeted as she left Southside Presbyterian Church after 15 months Rosa Robles Loreto left the Tucson church where she sought sanctuary to avoid being deported “This is a wonderful thing,” she said to about 200 people gathered Wednesday at Southside Presbyterian Church Robles Loreto moved into the church when U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a deportation order Aug The order stemmed from a traffic stop for an incorrect lane change ICE has maintained that she was not a high priority for deportation said she reached a confidential agreement with federal immigration authorities that allows Robles Loreto to live without fear of deportation She has nothing to worry about,” Cowan said An ICE spokeswoman said the agency could not release information about immigration cases without the written consent of the individual involved a native of Mexico who has lived in Tucson since 1999 has said she sought sanctuary at the church because if she’d been deported she would have been unable to legally return unless something in the law or her situation changed including the more than 9,000 Tucson families and businesses that put up signs saying “We stand with Rosa” on their properties I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing them yet but I know it was a great support,” she told members of the crowd Robles Loreto leaving sanctuary was an example of individual acts moving society along the “arc of justice,” Cowan said to the crowd thousands of families have said ‘We’re not leaving We’re not going because somebody says we have to go because there’s this lady in a church in Tucson and we’re going to follow her witness,’ ” Cowan said but the struggle continues until there is reform That’s what we need,” Robles Loreto said to reporters outside the church Contact reporter Curt Prendergast at 573-4224 or cprendergast@tucson.com Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community Attorney general will decide it cities violating SB 1070 provision Some 5,000 signs with the words "We Stand with Rosa," will be distributed across Tucson Had been staying in church when previous stay expired Woman has been living at Tucson church since August Rosa Robles Loreto left Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson Wednesday morning after spending 15 months inside the church to avoid deportat… Local congregations are forming a new coalition to provide haven Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Stay informed on the latest in credit union news and community Sign in to save articles for later and to follow authors and companies Jennifer Di Loreto has joined Community First Credit Union’s Senior Leadership Team as Chief Risk Officer she will be responsible for Community First’s enterprise risk management  Di Loreto has 12 years of credit union industry experience including the past five years as Chief Risk Officer | Chief Risk & People Officer at USF Federal Credit Union “We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer to Community First,” said President/CEO Cathie Tierney “Her impressive background and broad range of experience will add significant value to our team Di Loreto graduated from the University of Michigan and subsequently earned a law degree from Detroit Mercy School of Law and a master’s degree in forensic accounting from Florida Atlantic University compliance and forensic accounting skills stem from 13 years as a private attorney five years in corporate investigations and three years as a forensic accountant with the U.S Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation “I am excited to join Community First and look forward to working alongside this dedicated team to further enhance risk management practices while continuing to provide a secure and stable financial environment for our members and our organization,” said Di Loreto have four adult children and two grandchildren Jennifer Di Loreto has joined the Community First Credit Union Executive Team as Chief Risk Officer This morning Bishop Dolan celebrated a special Mass with a two-fold significance at Ss which is the feast of the Queenship of Mary also marks the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Loreto Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the Diocese of Phoenix which continues to form and educate more than 450 Pre-K through 8th grade students annually Several religious sisters continue to live on the SSJ property playing a pivotal role in the life and culture of the school community In 1954 the Loreto Sisters were invited to Arizona by Fr who was seeking a group of religious sisters to establish a Catholic elementary school who offer their special charism of freedom find their mission in immersing themselves in the entire life of the schools and parishes to which they are sent Five courageous Loreto Sisters accepted the invitation and made their way to Arizona Through their “yes” the Lord has brought about a legacy that continues to have a generational impact allowing children of various backgrounds and cultures to thrive in the rich educational atmosphere that is SSJ Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel After Missile Strike Near Airport Bowman’s Travel Brief: Avoid Newark Airport Mastering the Art of Group Travel Bookings Fiesta Americana Travelty Celebrates Travel Advisors The Top 24 Most Powerful Travel Agencies of 2024 The Strategic Art of Pre-Planning Luxury Vacations: A Perspective for Travel Advisors For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter. 20 Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations for Travel Agents to Sell in 2019 5 Must-Visit Places in Baja California Sur Eraine Wessler is a freelance writer who loves to explore the world. They have traveled throughout their life, visiting... The Facts and Figures Behind a US Tourism Decline TravelPulse Podcast: Mexico’s Rising Tourism Destination and Top News of the Week Copyright © 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 301 Route 17 N, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: (201) 902-2000 A 2-1 victory over Loreto in Banbridge on Sunday saw Railway Union become the first club to win the Champions Trophy two years in a row. Railway won the competition for the first time last season by beating the same opposition, their success securing them a place in next season’s European Hockey League, with Loreto going in to the second level of that competition. While Railway needed a last-minute penalty stroke from Róisín Upton to win last year’s final, this time the Limerick woman gave them a first-quarter lead from a penalty corner. And Emma Smyth doubled that advantage soon after when she sent a reverse strike past Elizabeth Murphy after the Loreto goalkeeper had saved Katie Mullan’s initial shot. There was no more scoring until 11 minutes from time when Caitlin Sherin converted a penalty stoke for Loreto, but despite being a player down in the closing stages, after Mullan was green-carded, Railway held on for a deserved victory. Railway had beaten Ulster Elks 2-0 in Saturday’s semi-finals, while a double from Emily Kealy sent Loreto on their way to a 2-1 win over Old Alexandra. The sides have been the chief contenders for all three of the season’s major prizes, Loreto having beaten Railway to the Hockey League title. And next Saturday, they meet in the Irish Senior Cup final. Some rivalry. Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC The big white tent at the yearly Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Italian Festival is always home to music from the old country the soundtrack to family reunions and new friendships alike will feature traditional Italian songs and more recent Italian American classics on the speakers and festival chair Elaine Beaudry said the tunes are always one of the festival’s biggest draws “We see a lot of people whose parents are Italian coming back and connecting and having a little taste of Italy “(People come) to connect with others and to enjoy the Italian music as well.” dancers in traditional ribboned skirts will take the spotlight for the tarantella traditional dances like the high-energy tarantella used to be well-known among Italian Americans some of the old ways have died out — all the more reason to bring back centuries-old moves “I think they have gotten lost because there's not too many opportunities so this is a good opportunity to bring that back so people can see the culture it's something they haven't seen in the past that's been missing for a while.” Festivalgoers will get to hear live music all weekend including Beatles cover band Ticket to Ride on Aug a mix of pop and R&B hits throughout the years from Decades by DeZyne which plays everything from Italian folk songs to ‘80s Italo-disco club hits they like the bands at night,” Beaudry said we're putting in the afternoons because the older Italians love to hear their music.” While the grown-ups enjoy music and food under the tent kids will be able to visit face-painting tables for bright designs and play in bouncy houses on the grass A $10 wristband grants each child entry to the bouncy houses all day long who has been attending the festival since childhood said the bouncy houses and games have been a constant throughout the decades “I made the fried dough when I was a kid and a young adult and it was a lot of fun meeting people you hadn't seen and people in the neighborhood.” Food options at the Italian Festival will be plentiful volunteers from Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our lady of Loreto Parish will be cooking Italian sausage fried dough and tripe (a new addition this year) and Italian cookies will also be on the menu a fixture of historically Italian American Shrewsbury Street will be on hand with pasta and eggplant dishes and Russo Italian Restaurant will have everything from grinders and calamari to gelato and cannoli New to this year’s festival are the Bird’s Nest Italian street food truck which will be slinging arancini and fried ravioli which will bring some West African flavor to the party The space beneath the tent will once again become a beer-and-wine garden for those old enough to drink The festival gets started on the afternoon of Aug that night and opening during the same hours Aug the festival will be open from noon to 10 p.m. people from all backgrounds and all towns come to the Italian Festival — but it’s particularly special for those who have been part of the celebration all their lives “Most of our neighbors will come every night to listen to the bands and drink wine We have a lot of Italians that come from out of town,” Beaudry said “They grew up in this neighborhood and moved out and then come back to have a little bit of nostalgia or meet people they grew up with as well.” Where: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Loreto Parish How much: $2, visit mtcarmelfestival.org Official Priest Appointments: July 2025Archdiocese of Denver Everything you need to know about incorruptibilityCatholic News Agency 'What should I give up for Lent?': 10 Creative Ideas for a Season of Unexpected GrowthMarie San Jose Advertising Past Issues Events Obituaries Privacy Policy Lea nuestra publicación en español DUBLIN (OSV News) — When three Loreto Sisters from Ireland arrived in Rumbek only 13 girls were in secondary education in the capital of Lakes State The sisters opened the first secondary school for girls in 2008 with 35 students Eighteen years later over 500 girls have graduated from Loreto Rumbek and many are now completing a post-secondary education Decades of conflict ahead of independence in 2011 has taken its toll on South Sudan’s education and health systems The world’s newest country has the third lowest literacy rate globally Nearly three-quarters of the population over age 15 cannot read or write a member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary She has worked tirelessly to improve the plight of girls challenging forced child marriage and the neglect of girls’ education Today Loreto Rumbek’s secondary boarding school enrollment has expanded to 385 girls The mission also runs a primary school for over 1,200 boys and girls as well as a health care facility and a feeding program as most of the children arrive at school hungry Sister Orla was accompanied by two graduates of Loreto Rumbek — Elizabeth Adak who in 2022 qualified as a lawyer and is now working in Juba as a legal adviser to the government who is working with Norwegian People’s Aid as an education officer Adak explained that her parents were supportive of her education my mother could not support my education because of limited resources I was funded by the Loreto Sisters in my secondary and my university education.” She is now supporting the education of her younger brothers and sisters and nieces “I pay the school fees of 15 members of my family.” along with five other graduates of Loreto Rumbek living in Aweil approached Sister Orla to ask the Loreto Sisters to expand their mission to that part of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state “In Aweil there are many girls suffering forced marriages and they don’t have good quality education I want the same benefits extended to Aweil so that girls get the same support as I got from Loreto,” she said “The church has done a lot in the lives of girls and for their education Loreto rescued me from a forced marriage,” she emphasized who is now married and has a 2-year-old daughter said she hopes her child will have a Loreto education from primary right through secondary school and $27 million is needed for the new mission in Aweil and to keep the mission in Rumbek going of which $11 million is needed to build the new school and medical facility The delegation addressed a host of Loreto schools in Ireland where they appealed to students to buy a building block for the Aweil mission the Irish students became “emotional” when they heard her story of escaping a forced marriage “They are interested and want to support us,” she told OSV News a mission support ministry that provides funding to missionary development projects from the Irish government We hope to build the mission within that time frame,” Sister Orla explained The cost of a year’s education in primary school for a student is $440 including the feeding program and medical care at the clinic while $890 covers the cost of secondary school for borders While the idea for a new mission came from Loreto Rumbek’s past pupils in Aweil “We are a religious congregation and so we have to work through the Catholic network The bishop of Wau and the parish priest of Aweil are very supportive.” The Irish nun in 2021 accepted the International Women of Courage Award from the U.S State Department for her “exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace often at great personal risk and sacrifice.” She said Nyanarop had had a meeting a week earlier with the South Sudan ministry responsible for the Aweil area and was handed the deeds for the land on which the new mission will be built we would love to start in November if we have some funding We are ready to go — we just need money,” she explained  Print Catholic Review Media communicates the Gospel and its impact on people’s lives in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform inspire and engage Catholics and all of good will in the mission of Christ through diverse forms of media Catholic Media Assocation Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association The Associated Church Press Loreto Leyton is executive director of the Chile Pacific Foundation and served as executive director of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in 2019 The Chile Pacific Foundation is Chile’s premier institution devoted to encouraging and promoting Chile’s strategic projection towards the Asia Pacific region As a former diplomat of the Chilean Foreign Service Leyton served five years at the Embassy of Chile in Argentina five years at the Mission of Chile to the United Nations (UN) and two years as senior adviser to the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) She has ample experience in international negotiations and affairs she was elected vice-president of the Third Committee of the General Assembly and vice-president of the Commission on the Status of Women Leyton was an 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going to see how we get there and change the way people think about hygiene practices not only for hands but also for faces," said Rosa Cárdenas after participating in a SAFE strategy workshop for the prevention The workshop was held on 19-20 November in the city of Iquitos in the Loreto region of Peru The activity was organized by the regional health authority of Loreto (GERESA) and the Ministry of Health (Minsa) with technical cooperation from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide but it is also a neglected infectious disease (NID) NIDs mainly affect communities in vulnerable situations due to their living conditions usually lacking access to safe water or adequate sanitation and having other characteristics that accentuate health inequities trachoma can be eliminated as a public health problem the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes the SAFE strategy and improvement of environmental conditions With support from the Government of Canada PAHO is implementing a project in 10 priority countries to improve the health of communities and children by eliminating trachoma in the Americas comprehensive interventions will be implemented for prevention and clinical care and the social and environmental determinants of health will be addressed in areas where people are at risk of contracting this disease and where conditions may worsen if the population already suffers from it.  The training included both theory and practice aimed at strengthening the competencies of health personnel from two of the provinces selected for project implementation: Putumayo and Mariscal Ramón Castilla Fourteen health professionals arrived the previous day by river and air to update their skills in identifying risk factors their knowledge of prevention and health promotion measures related to personal and environmental hygiene and how to monitor residual chlorine in drinking water It was also important to plan for replication of the training in the participants’ own health areas starting with a situation analysis in each community using tools such as problem trees to plan effective interventions in each context A demonstration and practical session on community hand washing and facial hygiene highlighted the ways people can be taught essential hygiene practices to prevent trachoma and other diseases that have the same causes participants discussed the importance of health personnel as key actors in communicating messages and helping to change behaviors Educational posters on trachoma prevention and eye health––updated and validated in local communities––were handed out along with audio materials in Spanish and native languages such as Ticuna and Murui These resources provide timely information to the population and promote healthy practices in the areas with the highest prevalence of trachoma.  This activity strengthened Peru's commitment to the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem The training in Iquitos was a critical step in ensuring that at-risk populations have access to sustainable interventions that improve their quality of life May 4: In a thrilling EY Champions Final in Havelock Park two early Railway Union goals made the difference as the Leinster side secured a second competition win in a row A physical opening quarter saw Loreto dominate possession but Railway Union produce two eventually vital moments A Railway Union penalty corner in the fourteenth minute was dispatched by Railway Union to open the scoring Katie Mullan stung the palms of fellow Ireland compatriot Elizabeth Murphy with a powerful reverse shot the resulting lose ball falling to Emma Smyth to volley into the net on her reverse stick to double the lead Loreto got a foothold in the game in the second quarter but Railway’s high press kept them pinned back A penalty corner for Railway almost saw the side add a third but the goal mouth scramble was well dealt with The second half continued in the same vein with Loreto trying to find a way back into the tie A stroke in the fourth quarter eventually provided that lifeline with Caitlin Sherin finding the net to make it two one Loreto withdrew keeper Elizabeth Murphy in favour of an extra outfielder in an effort to draw level in the final five minutes with the league winners throwing everything they had at Railway but the Railway defensive unit held firm to secure back-to-back EY Champions Trophy Finals After making history at this year’s Euro Hockey League by becoming the first Irish Women’s side to secure a win in the competition Railway Union will return to the EHL for 2025/26 with hopes of securing more victories Railway Union Scorers: Roisin Upton 14’ (PC) « Back on the heels of graduating from the University of Guam with his bachelor’s in chemistry He was there as part of the Polaris Project which brings young scientists on climate change–related research expeditions in the Arctic He and other project participants were temporarily stationed in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta so the crew assembled in the town of Bethel and traveled the 95 km to base camp by float plane Paulino lived in a tent and made the daily trek to and from his study site—though he occasionally got a lift in a helicopter program director Susan Natali mentioned that none of the Polaris Project students had studied beavers ACS’s Basic Package keeps you connected with C&EN and ACS $80 Regular Members & Society Affiliates ACS’s Standard Package lets you stay up to date with C&EN ACS’s Premium Package gives you full access to C&EN and everything the ACS Community has to offer Beavers have long lived in Alaska’s forests but the tundra to the north has become so warm due to climate change that the animals have invaded it It’s important to understand how their presence there may affect this fragile ecosystem beaver ponds may let nutrient-​laden sediments collect rather than wash downstream and can favor anaerobic bacteria that produce the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane Paulino studied the impact of beavers on nutrients and greenhouse gases in the tundra and presented his work at the fall 2023 meeting of the American Geophysical Union Robin Meadows talked with Paulino about his field experience in the Arctic and how it shaped him as a researcher as well as how being a Pacific Islander brings challenges and urgency to his research This interview was edited for length and clarity and how did the experience help you grow as a researcher Beavers are a hot topic in the Arctic because in other places they change the landscape a lot My assumption was that beaver dams would affect the concentration of nutrients in the water I sampled water at 21 sites with different beaver activity levels and gnawed branches that were evidence of activity I tested water upstream and downstream of dams for nitrogen further research with larger sample sizes might show differences I also took gas samples with bubble traps—a syringe attached to a funnel on the water surface—to measure nitrogen I worked on mathematical models of coral recovery at the University of Guam and am now developing mathematical models of carbon sequestration by marine microbes in the deep ocean at Boston University I now believe that I can conduct my own research projects both computationally and in the field If my future projects need further data for a model What was the most challenging part of your project My field site was about 2 km from base camp The peatland is marshy so when you step on it It was great that the sun hardly went down because some days I didn’t get back until around 7 p.m Because it was summer it was relatively warm in Alaska My favorite part was the sites where the beavers were located Compared to all the sites I have seen in the Arctic you see flowers and plants that you don’t really see anywhere else around that terrain The sounds of the water exiting the dams rang with a sense of tranquility The sites make you forget how harsh the conditions can get in the Arctic It’s quite amazing—the level of change these beavers can achieve by just being present in a landscape Beavers are known to change their environment What is your dream career—where do you want to be in 20 years One group of compounds I am interested in is recalcitrant dissolved organic carbon [RDOC] which can persist in the deep ocean for long periods RDOC has potential for carbon sequestration but little is known about mechanisms of its production by marine bacteria I’ve been interested in DOC since I was an undergrad and one of my projects as a research fellow at Boston University is looking into a marine bacterial strain database and using genome modeling to investigate relevant metabolites I feel DOC in the ocean is where my research focus will head in the future have you experienced challenges or barriers to becoming a scientist I have faced challenges and barriers as a Pacific Islander I have directly experienced stereotypical attitudes about Pacific Islanders I have also indirectly heard comments that the University of Guam does not provide education of the same quality as mainland schools I found this challenging as I sometimes felt it hard to communicate fearing there was some preconceived negative idea or ignorance about the school This is compounded by Pacific Islanders’ lack of representation in all the settings I’m in outside Guam I find not only diversity but inclusion and equity important in STEM A diverse community is significant only if everyone feels included in the discussion and it also means nothing if not everyone is given the same resources to succeed Diversity in STEM is essential as it fosters representation from different backgrounds allowing a sense of voice in crucial discussions How does it feel to do climate research as someone from Guam But we don’t have a voice: we don’t even get to vote Pacific Islanders are less than 1% of STEM and it’s an honor to represent the next generation of Pacific Islanders so they can be part of the conversation Giving them that voice is really important to me Robin Meadows is a freelance writer who lives near beaver dams in the San Francisco Bay Area and covers water, climate change, and environmental policy. 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I’m guessing it’s not warm enough yet for them to soar on the airflows as there is a cool breeze coming off the sea For our land and sea trail and beach ride in Baja California Sur my horse’s name is Suspiro I breathe a sigh of relief for this former racehorse and not the ironically-named sleepy one named Espresso that doesn’t want to keep up with the group We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentI can taste the dust as we navigate the rocky trail punctuated by cacti and craggy thorny bushes We’re approaching one of the shadowy mountain ranges that I saw in the distance But we’ll soon change direction and head for the beach Full Screen is not supported on this browser version You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen I am a world traveller who is terrible at geography I typically know very little about the geography of an area unless I have visited so I use this as motivation (excuse) to visit as much of the world as possible to learn I thought that Baja was in the United States I was relieved to find out that I was actually travelling to Mexico on this press trip and excited to learn about the geography Several riders in our group look uneasy in the saddle but Suspiro senses and matches my eagerness You couldn’t knock the smile off my face as I feel one with this animal asks the rider on Espresso to kick him to get him moving given all of the thorns I’m seeing on both cacti and bushes We’re staying at the Santa Fe Hotel in Loreto which has direct flights with Westjet from Calgary I have come to whale watch and hopefully swim with whale sharks and horseback riding round out some other land-based activities we’re specifically interested in seeing the grey whales and blue whales playful Grey Whales approaching our boat for back scratches Then a mother wants to proudly show off her baby and circles back and forth under our boat at least half a dozen times Grey whales have the camera-friendly habit of jumping three times in a row So much so that they have the only community-driven national marine parks and land parks Mexico has 70 per cent of the marine animals in the world and 35 per cent of the marine mammals of Mexico are in the protected bays of the Gulf of California We were treated to a traditional clam and oyster bake at the Oasis Restaurant and Hotel where flames from brush piled on top of the shells licked the sky The next night we went up to San Javier Farm and were treated to an exceptional meal under the stars after communing with endemic hummingbirds at the flowering tree outside the San Francisco Javier Mission the younger brother of the mission in Loreto so you can almost be guaranteed the feeling of being able to reach up and knock the stars from the sky If you want to visit the Baja California Peninsula but don’t want the bustle of Cabo San Lucas and return (especially once you know where it is on a map) transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy The Public Theater will hold its final “Movies Under the Stars” screening on Friday located 1111 Van Nest Avenue in the Morris Park section of The Bronx free “Shakespeare in the Park” production of William Shakespere’s play [The screening was originally due to be shown at Bronx Park East but has since been moved.] The show starts at 8 p.m In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Parks The Public Theater will screen 2019’s Much Ado About Nothing captured live from The Delacorte Theater in Central Park by Thirteen’s Great Performances on PBS Catch Tony Award winner Kenny Leon’s bold new take on Shakespeare’s cherished comedy of romantic retribution and miscommunication starring Tony and Oscar Award nominee Danielle Brooks and watch free Shakespeare outdoors for a fun View current print edition Click here to read our disclaimer >> Alumnae across generations came to their alma mater Loreto Convent A vibrant Sports Fiesta was organised by the Loreto Alumnae Association on the college campus on Sunday Past pupil in jubilant mood after winning the trophy Current president of the alumnae association Piyusha Sharma who currently runs a cafe in the state capital “Such events foster camaraderie and nostalgia among former students the event was formally declared open by the esteemed Madam Kaur Physical Education (P.Ed.) at Loreto Convent Her presence was indeed a cherished moment for all.” Present on the occasion was the current school principal Sr Anima Kujur along with Sister Helen A strong turnout of former students marked the occasion with the Batches of 2000 and 1965 competing for the title of the largest batch presence The atmosphere was further enlivened by RJ Rajat whose melodious renditions had the attendees swaying to the exhilarating music Various sporting activities were held on the occasion that witnessed enthusiastic participation by the students Outdoor games that engaged the former students and coaxed them to get back to the sports arena included basketball and a Tug-of-War competition Additional entertainment included a sports-themed Tambola Current treasurer Joyshree Chatterjee and secretary Khayti Khanna were also present along with distinguished alumnae including Dr Anita Bhatnagar Jain Active participants included Sanobar Kidwai kheer and tea while capturing memorable moments at the photo booth The theme for the alumnae association was Play it Sign in Join now, it's FREE! TIMMINS - A patient helped save a local doctor's life.  Chris Loreto didn't know he was having a heart attack while he was helping a patient through a heart attack last November.  When Loreto and the patient were transferred to Health Sciences North in Sudbury they ended up in rooms across the hall from each other.  The wife of the patient stopped by to thank Loreto for saving her husband's life.  thank you for saving my life," he said in a Timmins and District Hospital news release.  The well-known doctor has been at the Timmins hospital for three decades and is the head of the emergency department His symptoms started over four months before the heart attack.  While running he started having chest pain — a burning fire going up his throat and into his teeth.  to work through the pain," reads the news release.  Loreto talked to his doctor for medication He left out that the pain hit him during exercise and the medications didn't help.  a patient had a massive heart attack which Dr he spoke to the patient’s wife to learn more about his symptoms leading up to this event Both he and the patient were on the same medication for acid reflux," said the hospital.  Loreto shared his symptoms with colleagues After being treated in Sudbury he was transferred to St Michael's Hospital in Toronto and had stents put in He's back in Timmins doing cardia rehab sessions and is still on medical leave Heart attacks run in Loreto's family.  “That’s the power of genetics,” he said Women can have a heart attack without chest pressure Their symptoms may include shortness of breath pressure or pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen upper back pressure or extreme fatigue.