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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Brief: Priest-slaying suspect seeks trial change

Maroon Staff January 20, 2012

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A lawyer for a man accused of killing a Catholic priest has filed a rare legal request to have the case presented to a grand jury from outside the area where the slaying happened....

Kansas City priests caught up in sexual abuse battle

Associated press January 19, 2012

The Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese spent more than $1 million over four months last year to deal with claims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests, according to a new report. An insurer paid $631,553...

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....

Faculty begins Loyola Spiritual Exercises

By daniel Quick Religion Editor January 19, 2012

The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola are now available even to those with a modern, busy lifestyle.  The Spiritual Exercises are a compilation of meditations, prayers and contemplative practices...

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...

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...

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...

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