Step into a transformative conversation with Dr. Ansel Augustine, distinguished Loyola Institute for Ministry alumnus, faculty, and author of the groundbreaking new book Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins (Loyola Press, 2025).

In this compelling webinar, Ansel will take you on a profound journey through:

Get details on our master's degrees in pastoral studies and religious education, and learn more about our community of learners. Those who attend an Information Session and take a graduate class in calendar year 2025 will receive a one-time $500 tuition scholarship in their first semester.

In a world marked by uncertainty and longing, we as leaders are called to be sacred witnesses—bearers of hope who journey alongside others in faith and love. As pilgrims of hope, we walk together through life’s challenges and joys, witnessing to the power of God’s transformative presence, particularly in our work with young people. 

Get details on our B.A. in Ministry and Theology and master's degrees in pastoral studies and religious education, and learn more about our community of learners. Those who attend an Information Session and take a graduate or undergraduate class in calendar year 2025 will receive a one-time $500 tuition scholarship in their first semester.

Get details on our B.A. in Ministry and Theology and master's degrees in pastoral studies and religious education, and learn more about our community of learners. Those who attend an Information Session and take a graduate or undergraduate class in calendar year 2025 will receive a one-time $500 tuition scholarship in their first semester.

Join us for an inspiring webinar featuring six Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) students as they share how their course on synodality and their experiences in Rome have transformed their understanding of the Church and their ministries. Through personal stories of listening, dialogue and shared discernment, they’ll offer a vision for a more inclusive and collaborative Church, inspiring hope and renewal for the future of ministry.

Elsie Miranda, D.Min., will speak on "From Lament to Hope in Communities of Faith." Dr. Miranda is the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The Association of Theological Schools. Growing up Cuban American, she's deeply passionate about how faith connects with real-world social and political dynamics. Her work explores how cultural contexts shape people's experiences and their pursuit of peace and justice, both locally and globally. 

Rev. Jeannie Alexander, J.D, M.A., will speak on "Healing through Accompaniment: Chaplaincy in Hospitals, Prisons, and Beyond" Rev. Alexander is the executive director of No Exceptions Prison Collective. She is also a co-founding resident of Harriet Tubman House, an interfaith community dedicated to restorative practices in earth stewardship and human rights. She has served as the Head Chaplain at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution.

Thomas F. Ryan, Ph.D., will speak on "Jesus as Healer." Dr. Ryan is the University Chaplain and a Professor of Theology and Ministry at Loyola University New Orleans. His research interests include the history of biblical interpretation with a focus on medieval exegesis, the history of spirituality, and faith and popular culture.