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Loyola hosting three Pope watch parties
On Thursday, September 24, at 9 a.m. CST, His Holiness Pope Francis will become the first Pope to address a joint meeting of the US Congress.
to the United States
Madonna della Strada Chapel will join in a “ringing” welcome to Pope Francis at 3 p.m. CST Tuesday, September 22, when the Holy Father’s plane is due to touch down at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, outside Washington, DC. People across the nation are invited to ring church bells, electronic carillons, handbells—indeed, any available bells—for one to two minutes at that time. The hope is that this shared ringing will be a national demonstration of faith and welcome.
To provide access to this historical address, Campus Ministry (LSC), the Institute of Pastoral Studies, and Health Sciences University Ministry (in collaboration with The Ignatian Solidarity Network) will sponsor watch parties on each of Loyola’s Chicagoland campuses.
The entire Loyola community is welcome to take part in these #Pope2Congress watch parties, as well as the discussions that will follow.
Below are the details for each of the three events.
Health Sciences Campus
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Ministry Office, Room 270, Cuneo Center
Coffee and muffins will be provided, as well as an opportunity for discussion following the address. Contact John DiMucci at jdimucci@luc.edu with questions.
Lake Shore Campus
8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The Den, Damen Student Center
Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Following the Pope’s address, Campus Ministry staff will facilitate reflection and discussion. Contact Oliver Goodrich at ogoodrich@luc.edu with questions.
Water Tower Campus
8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Kasbeer Hall, 15th Floor, Corboy Law Center
Refreshments will be served. Following the address, a panel discussion will be held featuring: Marian Diaz, assistant professor in the Institute of Pastoral Studies; Timone Davis, clinical assistant professor, Institute of Pastoral Studies; and Father Peter Wojcik, director of the Office of Catechesis and Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of Chicago. Contact Gosia Czelusniak at gczelusniak@luc.edu with questions.
Live streaming also available
If you can’t make it to one of the three watch parties, you can follow the Pope’s visit at the Ignatian Solidarity Network website, which will provide live streaming coverage. In addition, local television and radio stations may be providing live coverage. Check your local listings for more information.
