We are proud to celebrate the recent success of Sarah Mernaugh, a graduate of the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM), who has been hired by Loyola University New Orleans as the new University Minister for Retreats and Ignatian Life Communities.
The Loyola Institute for Ministry is thrilled to celebrate Claire Gallagher, Associate Project Director of Flourishing Sisterhood, on her recent publication in the Fall 2025 issue of Accompany, the official magazine of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).
Tracey Lamont, Ph.D., Director and Associate Professor of Religious Education and Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM), was recently featured on New Orleans' Fox 8 News to share her insight on leadership transitions. In an interview with news anchor Lucy Bustamante, Dr. Lamont provided insight into the appointment of James F. Checcio by Pope Leo XIV as coadjutor archbishop alongside Archbishop Gregory Aymond.
LIM graduate Amy Fraler, MRE, has recently been published in the peer-reviewed journal Religious Education. Her article, titled “Righteous Tricksters: A Matthean Pedagogy for Integrating Holocaust Rescue Narratives into Catholic Religious Education,” presents a thought-provoking framework for teaching virtue and moral discernment in complex historical contexts.
Jeremiah Smith’s journey through the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology program at the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) was more than academic—it was transformational. Through his studies, Jeremiah discerned a profound call to serve in the Episcopal Church, a path that has since led him to pursue ordination as a priest.
In a recent article for Global Sisters Report, Sr. Judith Gomila, M.S.C., reflects on her experience participating in the Flourishing Sisterhood podcast project, describing it as a new kind of "border crossing"—a recurring theme throughout her life and ministry. At 84, Sr.
Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) faculty and staff hosted a truly special gathering with the LIM community at the welcoming home of professor Tom Ryan and his wife Elizabeth. This gathering brought together the threads that weave through LIM's past, present, and future—alumni, current students, extension program facilitators, friends of the institute, faculty, and staff—creating a rich tapestry of shared purpose and connection.
Loyola Institute for Ministry student David Hebert was ordained to the permanent diaconate on May 31, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Nativity in Biloxi, Mississippi. A celebratory luncheon was held at the Parish Hall on Sunday, June 1, to honor his ordination alongside that of Jim Balentine. David is continuing his studies to earn his Master of Pastoral Studies degree while serving at Most Holy Trinity Parish in Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Bernard Dumond, a Master of Pastoral Studies student at the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM), was recently featured in The Acadian Advocate for an article examining the Catholic Church's approach to digital ministry.
LIM graduate Melinda Laird, MPS, and current student Liz Aceves will co-facilitate "Anchored in Hope," a transformative online retreat on September 12 from 1-4 pm CST. This contemplative afternoon of prayer and reflection offers participants a sacred pause from life's relentless demands, creating space to listen for God's gentle invitation to find a more sustainable pace. Learn more about the retreat and register to attend here»