Mission Moments

Diana Norcross is an accomplished mental healthcare administrator who enjoyed the solitude and privacy of living in her home with her beloved animals. When she retired, she had no plans to move. “I retired when I was 70 and was living a wonderful and happy life in my home, with my pets. I was delighted…

Loretto’s vision is to “always be a place to live with purpose, wholeness, and dignity,” and you can see that vision come to life in the impact the services have on both participants and their families during their time of need. Patrick Lawler’s mother, Gayle, began showing signs of cognitive decline in her early 60s when she…

For Angelo Dela Cruz, working at Loretto is a family affair. Angelo, his mother Alice, and his sister Crystal are all Loretto employees, and together, they are building a new life in Syracuse, New York. “I was born in the Philippines, moved with my mom and sister to Italy for five years, and then came…

Wendy Giaccaglia is thankful to know that half a world away, her mom is OK. Wendy lives in England, and her mom, Sally, is a resident at The Nottingham. After Wendy’s father passed away, her mother talked about downsizing, selling their family home, and moving into an apartment. Wendy was concerned about her mother’s safety.…

Loretto Resident Don Martin and his brother Dave were recently inducted into the SAMMYS Hall of Fame to commemorate their over 60 years performing styles as varied as doo wop, blues, R&B, country, classic rock, and jazz music in the Syracuse area. The SAMMYS are an annual event that recognizes the achievements of local musicians,…