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The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

The Maroon

Safe space encourages reflection on racial injustice

Chasity Pugh September 28, 2016

In light of the recent deaths of Terence Crutcher and Keith Scott, the Office of Mission and Ministry is providing students and staff with a time to pray and reflect.John Sebastian, Vice President of Mission...

A Pakistani woman hangs strips of salted meat she collected from different places during the Muslims Eid al-Adha or Festival of Sacrifice, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Pakistanis are celebrating the Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, to mark the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim -- Abraham to Christians and Jews -- to sacrifice his son. During the holiday Muslims slaughter sheep and cattle, distribute part of the meat to the poor. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

A Worldwide Feast

September 21, 2016
Eid al-Adha brings the world's Muslims together in prayer and community meals
Emily Mastin A16 plays with a child in South Africa. Mastin worked there with Iggy Vols this summer. (Image credit: Emily Mastin)

Ignacio Volunteers serve South Africa

Chasity Pugh September 19, 2016

Service, community and culture are just a few of the things students experienced during this summer's Ignacio Volunteers program.This summer, 10 Loyola students embarked on a journey to Cape Town, South...

Hajj pilgrimage draws millions to Mecca

Chasity Pugh September 15, 2016

Million of Muslims from all around the world will participate in one of the world's largest gatherings this weekend. An annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Hajj is a five-day ritual beginning on Saturday, Sept....

Jesuits process through the streets of Rome to celebrate Mass together at General Congregation 35 in 2008, when the Rev. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J., was elected superior general. The Jesuits will convene General Congregation 36 on Oct. 2 to elect Nicolas successor. (Image credit: General Congregation 35)

Jesuits to elect new global superior

Colleen Dulle September 14, 2016
The Rev. Fred Kammer, S.J., offers an inside look into the Jesuits' secret election process.
Two Holy Name of Jesus students pose in a science class. The school celebrated its 125th anniversary this year.

On its 125th anniversary, community testifies about Holy Name of Jesus

Ellen Mccusker, [email protected] September 12, 2016

While many see Holy Name of Jesus as a school next door to Loyola’s campus, Rosalie Tomeny says it fosters a sense of community. The Director of Development, Tomeny sat down with the dean of students,...

Chi Alpha students take a break from cleaning Faith Worship Center. The student group went to Baton Rouge to help clean up after the flooding. Photo credit: Alliciyia George

Chi Alpha helps flooded church in Baton Rouge

Chasity Pugh September 8, 2016

In the aftermath of the recent flooding in southern Louisiana, a Christian organization rooted at Loyola decided to lend a helping hand. When Pastor Rick Sullivan learned that his church, Faith Worship...

Loyola students and alumni teach drumming at a music program they established in Belize. The Belize trip was established because there were previously no university programs for music in the country. Photo credit: Courtesy of the Rev. Ted Dzak S.J.

Wolf Pack volunteers lead music and sports clinics in Belize

Caleb Beck September 2, 2016
Fr. Ted Dziak, S.J. led ten Loyola students in holding a week-long music clinic in Dangria, Belize and a sports clinic in central Belize.
Mother Teresa stands outside her Home for the Dying Destitutes in Kolkata, India, on March 30, 1966. She will be made a saint on Sept. 4. Photo credit: Associated Press

Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4

Maya Pescatore August 31, 2016

One of the most beloved and controversial figures in Catholicism will officially become a saint this week.Widely known for her compassion for the poor and needy, as well as her devotion to God, Mother...

Members of the South Walker Baptist Church led by pastor Mark Carroll, center, pray at the conclusion of what is normally a time for Bible study, but which became an informal talk about experiences during the flood in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. The church was an island of high ground in a community flooded with 4-5 feet of water a week earlier. During and since the flood the church is serving as a shelter and food distribution point for the community. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Walker church provides aid after flooding

August 25, 2016

By The Associated PressA rural Baptist church in Walker, Louisiana, has become a home away home for those affected by flooding. As waters continued to rise in south Louisiana this month, South Walker Baptist...

Mass welcomes new students

Chasity Pugh August 24, 2016

Loyola University welcomed students old and new with the annual Welcome Mass on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 9 p.m. The Welcome Mass is always the first Mass of the academic year and wraps up the four-day Wolfpack...

John Sebastian, vice president for Mission and Ministry, kneels next to the birthplace of St. Francis Xavier. Sebastian visited important sites from Ignatius life this summer. Photo credit: Courtesy of John Sebastian

Sebastian and Loyola Jesuits follow St. Ignatius’ path

Chasity Pugh August 24, 2016

This summer, Loyola University invited a group to embark on a ten day spiritual journey to Spain to follow in the footsteps of St. Ignatius.Vice President of Mission and Ministry John Sebastian was one...

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