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Loyola Institute for Ministry

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What are you called to?

Vocation is "where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." Where is that for you? In learning more about faith? Drawing closer to God? Making a difference in the Church and the world?

LIM can help you discern your vocation. In addition, our affordable courses are grounded in the best in Catholic theology, inspired by Pope Francis's commitment to creation and justice, and animated by Ignatian spirituality. They are transformative and practical. Dynamic on-campus and online learning communities make your studies come alive.

As you respond to God's call, you will have the chance to focus your studies in an area of specialization, such as Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Religion and Ecology, Religious Education, Spirituality, Digital Culture and Ministry, and more.

Our programs equip you for jobs in chaplaincy, teaching, or church and non-profit work. On their own or as part of dual degrees with Business, Counseling, or Criminal Justice, they can help you see work in any field as a ministry and so help you live out your baptismal call to Christian action that offers hope and healing to a world in such need today.

  • Applications are accepted year-round for enrollment in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Application deadlines are August 1, January 1, May 1.

  • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

 

 

Click on the videos below to hear testimonials from our graduates on what a difference a LIM education can make!

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Faculty Success

New Orleans Archdiocese Recognizes LIM Staffer for Young Adult Ministry Excellence

Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Claire GallagherClaire Gallagher, Associate Director of the Loyola Institute for Ministry's Flourishing Sisterhood Project, has been recognized with the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Award by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The honor was presented during the Leadership Celebration held at St.


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Student Success

LIM Graduate Earns National Recognition for Theological Scholarship Excellence

Kayla August, M.P.S., a distinguished alumna of Loyola Institute for Ministry, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Doctoral Fellowship from The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE). Kayla is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Theology and Education with a specialization in preaching at Boston College's School of Theology and Ministry.


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Showcase

Webinar with the Author

Join LIM Alumnus Ansel Augustine for an inspiring webinar about his compelling new book June "Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins" on June 11 at 6pm CT. Learn how direct service leads to embracing Catholic Social Teaching and how you can "pray with your feet" in your own ministry and daily life. Click the image to register to attend.

Information Session

On Wednesday, July 23, at 12 pm Central Time, join us for an online information session to learn more about our online B.A. in Ministry and Theology, master's degrees, and certificate programs, as well as our community of learners and scholarship opportunities. Click on the above image to register to attend.