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Mass and Pizza Social
Join Catholic Studies for a Mass and Pizza Social on Thursday, Sept. 27th at 5:15pm
Catholic Q&A: Faith and Politics
A candid student-centered conversation about the role of the "Catholic Voter" in this election.
Faith in Focus - A Man for All Seasons
Join us on October 26 at the Damen Student Center Cinema to view the drama A Man for All Seasons, depicting the last years of Sir Thomas More's life under the reign of Henry VIII, followed by a discussion with Dr. Robert Bucholz from Loyola's History Department.
Introducing Catholic Studies Thinkpiece video series!
The Thinkpiece video series features Catholic Studies minors and alum discussing various issues and concepts as they relate to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. In the first video, Angelo Canta talks about the Catholic understanding of personhood.
Catholic Q&A with Brother Mark Mackey, S.J.
Catholic Q&A offers students an opportunity to dialogue with Jesuits in an intimate and personal setting. Br. Mackey led discussion on “Responsible Hope in the Midst of Environmental Crisis”.
February 20, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Damen Den, LSC
Reflections from a Graduating Minor | Sarah Miklius '19
At the 2019 Catholic Studies Banquet, graduating senior Sarah Miklius gave a reflection on her time as a Catholic Studies Minor at Loyola.
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Faith In Focus Film Series: J.E.S.U.S.A.
CCIH hosted a viewing of J.E.S.U.S.A. (2020), a compelling documentary that explores the relationship between Christianity, American nationalism, and violence. Post-film dialogue with Suzanne Ross of the Raven Foundation.
February 18, 2020, 7:00 PM
Damen Cinema, LSC
Sixth Annual John Courtney Murray Forum: Head & Heart
April 11, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Damen Den, Damen Student Center, LSC
This 6th annual student-led forum explored the journeys of Catholic Studies students through the Minor, and their efforts to reconcile head and heart with regards to their faith. Featuring student talks, artwork, and discussion.
Catholic Q&A: Does Ethics Sell? A Discussion about Morality and the Marketplace
Thursday, February 21st, 7:00-9:00 p.m
Information Commons, 4th Floor
Thank you to the Catholic Studies minors and Fr. Frank LaRocca for a fascinating discussion about ethics in Corporate America.
Students only. All students welcome.
[An Agenda Disrupted: The 2018 Synod on Young People]
With recent sexual scandals and cover-ups in mind, the Young Church holds its breath, seeking a place to turn. On the opening day of the Synod on Youth, this student-led event seeks to give us the opportunity to voice what kind of Church we wish to be a part of. A "safe haven" event hosted by the Catholic Studies Minor and the students of Loyola.
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JCMF 2018 - Seeking the Whole: Living and Exploring Our Catholic Identity
A Night of Acknowledging, Encountering, and Engaging our individual stories and experiences of faith, as well as how they inform different aspects of the universal Catholic identity we share. Click for more information on this evening filled with discussion, art, and music.
LUCatholic Weekly: Amended Conceptions; Sports and the Power of Community
Joe De Larauze (Class of 2019) used to be an avowed sports skeptic. But then he witnessed three events which completely altered his view on their importance in a world that is too often divided. Through his experiences of these events, Joe examines the significant role that such entertainment plays in the creation and recognition of communities. Brought to you by LUCatholic, the Catholic Studies Blog.
Hank Center Weekend of Excellence presentation: Jenna Meyers
Watch Jenna Meyers, the Hank Center's 2017-2018 graduating research fellow present her project "Does It Pay to Work for the Catholic Church?", which analyzes the increasing number of lay ministers in the Church, and the economic implications of such change.
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Hank Center Weekend of Excellence presentation: Sylvester F. Alonz
Watch Sylvester Francis Alonz, one of the Hank Center's 2017-2018 undergraduate research fellows present his project "A New Genesis," which discusses the contemplative and arresting roles of hip-hop in modern Theology.
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Research Fellowship Applications Now Available
Applications Due March 1, 2020.
Research fellowship of $2000 available to declared Catholic Studies minors. Completed applications must be submitted online through Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP). Awards will be announced on April 15. For more information about this research fellowship or the Catholic Studies Minor, email Dr. Michael P. Murphy at mmurphy23@luc.edu.
Honoring the Class of 2020
Congratulations to the senior Catholic Studies Minors and the whole Class of 2020!
Catholic Studies Minor Retreat: Finding Your Place - February 15 - 16
Join Catholic Studies minors for an overnight retreat at LUREC to explore our place in the church, culture, and Loyola community today. All students welcome! You don't have to be a Catholic Studies minor to attend. For more information, contact: mmurphy23@luc.edu