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.

Join Loyola students, along with peers from thirteen other Jesuit universities, as they engage with Global Synod planners, sharing their questions and hopes for the 21st-century synodal Church in a live stream from Rome.

Join Sr. Bonnie Kearney, RSCJ, and Loyola graduate Leila Jones as they explore the transformative power of intergenerational storytelling in ministry. Their connection, formed through LIM's Flourishing Sisterhood podcast project, demonstrates how sharing stories across generations enriches faith communities and strengthens ministry with young people.

FaithActs is a fun and inspiring way for rising high school juniors and seniors to engage with the relevant sciences and explore Christianity's rich biblical and theological traditions about the goodness of creation. Stay on Loyola's beautiful uptown campus as you consider how your faith can help you become a leader in support of creation and environmental justice.

Give your high school student a transformative experience exploring their faith's call to protect God's creation. At Loyola University's FaithActs Youth Theology Institute, rising juniors and seniors will

Mark your calendar to attend the Summer Institute on June 3-4, 2024. The daily sessions run from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm on both days.

Are you ready to witness the Mass in a new light? If so, join Timothy O'Malley to learn how his forthcoming book, Behold, Believe, Become, can be your key to unlocking a richer, more meaningful Eucharistic experience. In the conversation, Dr. O'Malley will explore how forming new habits of contemplation will help you to see differently fifteen ordinary, physical things that the Church uses at Mass to point us toward Christ. 

Francisco Castillo, D.Min., will speak on "Convivio in Synodality: A U.S. Hispanic/Latino(a) Response to Polarization in Our Church." Dr. Castillo is the Joe and Kelly George Visiting Professor of Pastoral Studies in the Loyola Institute for Ministry at Loyola University New Orleans.

Cynthia Bailey Manns, D.Min., will speak on "Spirituality and Synodality: Holding Space for Conversations in the Spirit." Dr. Manns  was appointed Delegate to the 2023 Synod of Bishops.