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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

In My Opinion: Loyola lacks a thriving Catholic life

In My Opinion: Loyola lacks a thriving Catholic life

Maureen Kelly, [email protected] October 21, 2015

It has been proposed to discontinue the Catholic Studies minor, and reduce funding for the Religious Studies major. Considering their centrality to the mission of having a Jesuit education, it seems unreasonable...

People celebrate pagan pride day with food. The event will take place in Washington Square Park on Oct. 10. Photo credit: Courtesy of Ty Siddiqui and Emily Snyder

Pagan Pride Day to celebrate its third anniversary

Nicholas Morea October 2, 2015
Unique rituals and practices from the pagan religions will be at the forefront on the upcoming annual Pagan Pride Day, to be held at the Washington Square park.
Students gather at the 2015 first-year retreat in Fontainebleau State Park. At the retreat, freshmen and upperclassmen shared their loyola experiences. Photo credit: Courtesy of Office of Mission and Ministry

Loyola students bonded at the First Year retreat

Anastasia Sabga October 2, 2015
Several Loyola students got a chance to bond over music, food and bonfires at the recently held First year retreat.
Monroe Hall reaches the finish line

Monroe Hall reaches the finish line

Marie Simoneaux October 2, 2015
The newly renovated Monroe Hall, will be rededicated during a ceremony in order to recognize and thank the many people who helped make this project a reality.
Editorial: Pope Francis is our favorite Pope

Editorial: Pope Francis is our favorite Pope

Gage Counts September 29, 2015

Since Pope Francis is visiting the U.S. for the first time, it’s appropriate to reflect on the impact that he has had on the Catholic Church and our culture. The Church has the image of being an institution...

“When the Levees Broke” will be screened on campus

Kristen Stewart September 25, 2015

LUCAP will host a free screening of Spike Lee's, "When the Levees Broke" in Miller Hall, Room 114.The documentary covers the destruction caused by the breaking of the levees post Hurricane Katrina. The...

President Barack Obama talks with Pope Francis during a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Pope will depart for Rome on Sept. 27. (Tony Gentile/Pool Photo via AP)

Pope stirs excitement in the Capital, calls for climate action

September 25, 2015

By Nicole WinfieldWASHINGTON (AP) — Cheered by jubilant crowds across the nation’s capital, Pope Francis forged common cause Wednesday with President Barack Obama on climate change, immigration...

Caribbean culture will be celebrated during Mass

Zayn Abidin September 25, 2015

UPDATED on 9-28-15 The University Ministry will be organizing a celebratory Mass called the Caribbean Mass on Oct. 4. According to Ken Weber, university minister for liturgy and music, the Mass is...

Awakening Retreat will be held in October for all Loyola students

Zayn Abidin September 25, 2015
Each year, university’s ministry sponsors an Awakening Retreat for the students by the students.
Savon Jackson (left) , Nathaniel Williams (center) and Diondre Thomas and Lester Tony attended the Wilderness Camp this year. The Rev. Emanuel Smith Jr. at the Israelite Baptist Church organizes the camp. Photo credit: Jamal Melancon

Pastor sets up camp for local children

Jamal Melancon September 25, 2015
The Rev. Emanuel Smith Jr., pastor at the Israelite Baptist Church, annually sets up a Wilderness camp for boys from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In this photo taken March 27, 2014, President Barack Obama meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. When Pope Francis arrives in the United States, he will get an airport welcome that few world leaders have ever received: a plane-side greeting from President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle. The extraordinary gesture on Sept. 22 is just the beginning of the pomp and protocol that will be on display as Washington welcomes the popular leader of the world�s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics and the head of Vatican City. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The pope is coming to America

Andrew Callaghan September 18, 2015
Pope Francis will be welcomed by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on his arrival to the United States on Sept. 22, followed by a private meeting in the White House on the following day.

Loyola community came together for the Mass of the Holy Spirit

Andrew Callaghan September 18, 2015
Hundreds congregated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church on September 10 to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year.
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