Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

J.Karin Curley Spiritual Experiences

Student searches for the universe-energy

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When you are finally open to learning new things, your world opens up. This doesn't have to be literal; "a teacher" can just be your mind, expanded....

Religious concerns can impact alumni donations

By DANIEL QUICK Religion Editor December 7, 2011

Religious conflicts at Loyola can sometimes have fiscal consequences. Loyola gets some of its funds from alumni donations, often requested by phone. "Phoneathon is about raising money for the university,...

From atheism to Roman Catholicism

Nolan Storey SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES November 30, 2011

Faith is a much easier thing to lose than it is to find. We all lose it, come by it, experience it and define it differently. My faith is not right for everyone. The only thing I know is that it is right...

Brief: Pope opposes death penalty

November 30, 2011

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI voiced support on Nov. 30 for political actions around the world aimed at eliminating the death penalty, reflecting his stance as an opponent of capital punishment. Benedict,...

Four Advent candles stand outside of Bobet Hall. Each week a new “flame” is kindled atop the candles, indicating the time until Christmas. The fourth and final candle will be illuminated on Dec. 18. In order, the candles represent Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, with Hope lit above.

Themed Masses celebrate Loyola culture

NHI TIEU Staff Writer November 30, 2011

Some Masses held at Loyola are tailored expressly for the school. Masses at Loyola are not only about the religious observation delivered, but also about the university's history, culture and Jesuit ideals....

Brief: David Duke arrested for breaking ban

November 30, 2011

BERLIN (AP) — An American Jewish group is applauding German police for taking former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke into custody before he could address a far-right gathering. Elan Steinberg, vice...

Brief: Jailed Muslims denied rights

November 30, 2011

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A group of Muslim inmates say they have had to push prison staff to accommodate Islamic religious observance even though state policy requires the prisons to meet special...

Professor speaks on laity involvement

By NHI TIEU Staff Writer November 16, 2011

A Loyola Professor aims to dispel some of the ignorance surrounding the fundamental motivations of the Roman Catholic Church. Michael Anthony Novak, visiting professor, will hold the lecture, "We The...

Sheets are placed over chairs in Ignatius Chapel to represent the spirits of the dead.  This is one of many ways in which Loyola Mission and Ministry reflects the Roman Catholic tradition of making November a month concerned with the dead and the afterlife.

Death haunts Loyola Masses

By DANIEL QUICK Religion Editor November 16, 2011

This November, the dead are in permanent attendance at the Ignatius Chapel. People who have attended Mass at the Ignatius Chapel this month may have noticed the sheets placed over some chairs, meant to...

Chi Alpha reaches out to students

By FLOR SERNA Contributing Writer November 16, 2011

If you remember the "Burger Bash" that took place at the end of August in the Residential Quad, complete with free food, inflatable obstacle courses and a real-life game of Angry Birds, you may also remember...

the rev. tom Dente, of St. peter the apostle roman catholic church in river’s Edge, n.J., trains new priests in the new Mass. the revision of the roman Missal will affect the practice of Mass across the world.

Roman Missal changes Mass globally

By NHI TIEU November 10, 2011

With the upcoming Advent, Catholic Masses across the country, including those at Loyola, will experience significant change. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is preparing to implement...

Roger White

Conversion shows value of religious dialogue

Roger White November 10, 2011

I promised the editor that I would make this a personal column rather than an information piece, and I intend to keep my word. The topic I was asked to write about is my conversion from Episcopalianism...

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