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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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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...

Last years New Orleans Urban Immersion service group poses in Congo Square in Spring 2016. The Urban Immersion trip is a branch of Ignacio Volunteers that focuses on local community service. (Courtesy of Heather Malveaux)

New Orleans Iggy Vols immerse in community

Jessamyn Reichmann April 7, 2017

As spring break begins, the 7-month wait will finally end for Loyola’s New Orleans Ignacio Volunteers.The Ignacio Volunteer program, nicknamed Iggy Vols, is an international and domestic service...

Caroline Fenton, English junior, and her sister celebrate Easter as young girls. Family plays an important role in Fentons Easter traditions.

Students celebrate Easter with family and reflection

Erin Snodgrass April 5, 2017

With Lent nearing its end, Loyola students are gearing up for Easter, with different denominations of Christianity celebrating in varied ways. The holiday is celebrated 40 days after Lent begins,...

Dorothy Day lives on in new book, local house

Dorothy Day lives on in new book, local house

Colleen Dulle March 31, 2017

Saint. Anarchist. Activist. Opinions about Dorothy Day vary widely, but a new book by her granddaughter, Kate Hennessy, is shedding some light on the controversial Catholic figure.Hennessy’s presentation...

Non-religious students use Lent as opportunity for growth

Non-religious students use Lent as opportunity for growth

Erin Snodgrass March 31, 2017

Lent, a spiritual observance popular in Catholicism and some sects of Christianity, is no longer being celebrated only by religious adherents.The season asks followers to fast or forgo some sort of luxury...

This haft-sin table, belonging to a family friend of Naasha Dotiwala, political science senior and managing editor of The Maroon, includes traditional items like fruits. Many Iranians celebrate Nowruz by laying such tables. Photo credit: Naasha Dotiwala

Loyola celebrates Persian New Year

Colleen Dulle March 27, 2017

This week, 190 million people around the world celebrated Nowruz — literally, “New Day,” — the traditional Persian New Year. Behrooz Moazami, the Patrick G. O’Keefe Distinguished Professor...

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