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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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JOHN CLARK

Column: Students grow in spirit in Himalayas

JOHN CLARK December 5, 2013

The Loyola Himalaya Adventure is a geographical, cultural, experiential and educational study abroad journey.It is also a spiritual journey. In fact, many students find that for them this is what it is...

Genesis Week encourages inspiration and spirituality through music

The Maroon November 22, 2013

Genesis Week is an annual week of events brought to students by the Genesis Gospel Choir. This year's annaul Genesis Week held by the Genesis Gospel Choir featured opportunities for artsistic expression,...

Brief: Angola prison puts on a play about Jesus

Associated Press November 21, 2013

ANGOLA, La. (AP) - Lawrence Jenkins, a convicted killer serving a life sentence for murder, directed a play about Jesus Christ at Louisiana State Penitentiary. Assistant Warden Cathy Fontenot said that...

Brief: Pastor is convicted after officiating gay marriage

Associated Press November 21, 2013

SPRING CITY, Pa. (AP) - Frank Schaefer gets to keep calling himself a Methodist pastor - at least for the next 30 days. The United Methodist clergyman was convicted of breaking church law for officiating...

Brief: Nuns rally against immigration laws

The Maroon November 21, 2013

Hundreds of Catholic nuns will gather on campus to rally for comprehensive immigration reform on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. The demonstration aims to show the sisters' support for the 11 million undocumented...

Religious institutions provide relief

JESSICA DEBOLD November 21, 2013

Churches and temples in New Orleans are getting the community involved with Typhoon Haiyan relief by partnering with charity organizations that can provide appropriate aid. The Typhoon Haiyan is being...

Brief: Athiest churches gaining popularity

Associated Press November 14, 2013

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It looked like a typical Sunday morning at any mega-church on Nov. 10. The only thing missing was God. Nearly 36 gatherings, dubbed "atheist mega-churches" by supporters and detractors,...

Brief: Genesis Gospel Choir hosts week of interactive events

The Maroon November 14, 2013

The Loyola Genesis Gospel Choir will provide activities and treats for students during the annual Genesis Week event. Starting on Monday, Nov. 18, students can attend events ranging from guest speaker...

Brief: Student to serve orphans in Haiti

The Maroon November 14, 2013

Izabela Gasparri, English writing senior, will be heading to Haiti post -graduation for a service mission with the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. Her team will work closely with Haitian ministers and...

Brief: The Vatican holds a silent prayer for the Philippines

Associated Press November 14, 2013

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Two days following the disaster, Pope Francis led tens of thousands of people at the Vatican in silent prayer for the victims of the typhoon that ravaged the Philippines on Friday,...

Tadin Tsewang, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, creates a sand mandala in the Danna Student Center using long and narrow ridged funnels, called chakpurs, to lay down colored marble grains on Tuesday, Nov. 11. On Thursday, Nov. 14, six Buddhist monks distributed sand from the mandala, as a blessing to Loyola students for their contributions.

Monks visit Loyola to raise awareness

JESSICA DEBOLD November 14, 2013

Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Sera Je Monastery in Bylakuppe, South India, created art and music during their visit to Loyola from Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Thursday, Nov. 14. The Sera Je monks are on a U.S....

London professor shares knowledge of religious cults

JANEICIA NEELY November 14, 2013

Understanding a minority religion takes attention, reliable information and a willingness to relate to various perspectives, Eileen Barker, professor emerita of sociology with special reference to the...

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