Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon
Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond speaking in Holy Name of Jesus Church, Nov. 10, 2023. Archbishop Aymond announced the closure and consolidation of several parishes in New Orleans due to budget concerns and declining participation, changing the total number from 13 to five.

Jesuits reflect on parish consolidations

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer • December 1, 2023

As an effort to ensure the prosperity of New Orleans’ Catholic parishes, Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, announced significant consolidation of these parishes. Despite the difficulty...

The Loyola community celebrates Loyola Week on campus with banners such as this one in November of 2010. Some of the activities during Loyola Week include a dodge ball game and a concert.

Loyola week events

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor • November 2, 2023

Loyola is hosting a week of events in honor of Loyola week. 11/4 Wolves on the Prowl Day of Service from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Good Shepherd School 11/5 Walking Pilgrimage of Churches 8:30...

Students sit in the Res Quad on March 29, 2022. A vigil will be held weekly for students in the res quad over situations in the Middle East.

Loyola hosts weekly vigil for community

Ava Acharya, Senior Staff Writer • October 27, 2023

In response to the ongoing violence in the Middle East, Loyola will be holding a weekly open-mic vigil for students to share their thoughts and feelings surrounding the conflict. Ken Weber, Loyola’s...

Picture of the 12th floor in Buddig Hall. In 1968, an exorcism was performed on the eighth floor of the building.

Spooky Flashback: ‘Satan’ visits Buddig Hall

Vicki Salloum, Staff Writer, Spring 1974 • October 27, 2023

EDITORS NOTE: This story was originally published on Feb. 14, 1974 by The Maroon following an exorcism on the eighth floor of Buddig Hall. The story has been republished in honor of the Halloween season. With...

Ignatius Chapel holds weekly liturgies for the Loyola University community. Recent studies conducted by the PEW research center show that milennials tend to be non-religious.

Ignatius Chapel now 24/7

Kloe Witt, News Editor • October 19, 2023

Ignatius Chapel is now open 24/7 for all students, according to Student Life and Ministry. Previously, the chapel closed at 10 p.m. Students can access the chapel by swiping their card at the Peace...

Holy Name of Jesus Church sits under a cloud of fog on May 17, 2020. President Tania Tetlow announced May 20 that the university will resume on-campus classes in August despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prayer requests from community

Eloise Pickering, Assistant News Editor • October 19, 2023

The Office of Mission and Identity welcomes prayer requests to be sent throughout campus via email to build a community of prayer and support. The following have requested support from the Loyola students,...

Dawn Eden speaking to Catholic Studies on Sept. 5, 2023 on her research on Father Louis J. Twomey. Twomey worked for social reform.

Twomey: Social Justice Warrior

Kloe Witt and Mark Michel • September 15, 2023

While researching a pillar of Loyola’s social justice past, a writer stumbled on a previously unknown connection between Father Louis J. Twomey and Martin Luther King, Jr. While that is a breathtaking...

A Loyola student rides a tractor whilst working on the 2023 Ignacio Volunteer trip.

Ignacio Volunteers turn mission into action

Ava Acharya, Managing Editor for Digital • February 19, 2023

Loyola’s Ignacio Volunteers, through partnerships with nonprofits and the Jesuit Social Research Institute, have organized the New Orleans Urban Immersion program this semester to educate students about...

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