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Statue of Jesus stands in front of Marquette Hall on St. Charles Ave. Photo credit: Jacob Meyer

Archdiocese of New Orleans releases clergy report regarding sex abuse

Andres Fuentes November 2, 2018

On Nov. 2 2018, Archbishop Gregory Aymond released a pastoral letter regarding clergy sex abuse within the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Along with the letter, Aymond released a list of "the names of Archdiocesan...

The Rev. Francis Huete, S.J., administers finals vows to The Rev. Gregory Waldrop, S.J., during the Mass of The Holy Spirit on Sept. 6, 2018. Final vows allow for a Jesuit to officially enter the Society of Jesus. Photo credit: Cristian Orellana

Waldrop takes final vows at Mass of the Holy Spirit

Andres Fuentes September 24, 2018

For almost 500 years, the Society of Jesus has been ordaining men as Jesuits through the tradition of first vows, but only after years of dedication to the order is a Jesuit invited to enter the order...

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Mass of Healing addresses abuse in the Church

Charlie Seiter September 22, 2018

In response to recent revelations of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, Loyola hosted a Mass of Healing on Sept. 15 to bring the community together in prayer for those who suffered abuse at the hands...

Reverend D. Martin presents communion wafers and wine to worshipers in Loyola University's Ignatus Chapel during an Aug. 26 Sunday mass. Thanks to an anonymous matching grant for the Tom Benson Jesuit Center's creation and 200 members of the Ignatius Chapel successfully matching the grant, the chapel will soon be relocated to the jesuit center. Photo credit: Samuel Kahn

Loyola still deciding Benson Center’s future

Riley Katz September 4, 2018

After years of waiting, the pillar that stands in between Monroe Hall and the sculpture garden is one step closer to becoming the Tom Benson Jesuit Center, thanks to a matching grant of $500,000 from an...

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Westboro Baptist Church to protest at Loyola

Andres Fuentes June 26, 2018

According to the Westboro Baptist Church, a number of protesters will picket at Loyola University New Orleans on Thursday, June 28. The Westboro Baptist Church is a hate group of fewer than 100 members...

Iqbal Gagan, right, prays with members of his mosque before breaking Ramadan fast at the Islamic Center of Orlando, Fla., on June 30, 2016. The Center saw a dramatic drop in attendance at these meals following the Pulse shootings, but have seen people come back, especially after hiring more security guards to stand watch. (Joshua Lim/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Students look forward to prayer and peace

Caleb Beck May 8, 2017

A number of Muslim students at Loyola are eagerly anticipating the lunar month of Ramadan, one of the key celebrations of Islamic faith.Practiced by over one billion Muslims, the Ramadan holiday is a sacred...

The FaithActs summer theology institute student mentors, along with coordinators Alex Mikulich and Materrinan Zehyoue (third and fourth from right), stand outside Notre Dame Seminary Uptown after their mentor retreat. The student mentors will help participants reflect on their service during the institute. (Courtesy of Materrinan Zehyoue)

Loyola launches summer high school theology program

Colleen Dulle May 6, 2017

This summer, Loyola will be putting Pope Francis’ advice to care for creation into action through a new summer theology institute for high school students.The FaithActs Summer Theology Institute...

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Shabbat 2015 at Touro Synagogue. The annual service features traditional Jewish prayers set to jazz - and this year, zydeco - arrangements.

Touro’s Jazz Fest Shabbat combines music, spirituality of the Big Easy

Colleen Dulle May 4, 2017

Jazz Fest Shabbat, Touro Synagogue’s annual celebration of the music of New Orleans, is returning on April 28 with a zydeco twist. The Shabbat service, which takes place in the synagogue’s 900-seat...

Dziak prepares to return to Mission and Ministry

Erin Snodgrass May 4, 2017

Loyola’s Mission and Ministry is seeing a familiar face in the vice president position starting next semester. The Rev. Ted Dziak, S.J., will be stepping in as interim vice president of Mission and...

Passover Seder brings together believers and non-believers

Cristian Orellana April 22, 2017

Jews and gentiles alike gathered at Tulane Hillel to celebrate the Passover Seder, continuing to retell the Jews’ unchanging, ancient story of hardship and hope.The celebration brought together both...

Johannah Williams tries to read her bible often. She relies on her faith to help to get through her health issues. Photo Illustration Photo credit: Alliciyia George

Study shows link between religion and health

Alliciyia George April 22, 2017

For black women looking for ways to improve their mental health, some researchers say religion and spirituality bring health benefits such as a longer life and a decreased risk for heart disease.According...

LIM launches dual degree program

Colleen Dulle April 7, 2017

Loyola has a brand new dual degree program for students interested in ministry.Beginning next academic year, undergraduate seniors majoring in religious studies will be able to take graduate courses in...

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