The Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) is excited to be a part of Haciendo Caminos, an initiative with 18 Catholic graduate schools of theology dedicated to identifying and forming the next generation of pastoral leaders to accompany and serve Catholics while rooted in the best of the U.S. Hispanic/Latino(a) experience. Through a grant from the Lilly Endowment, Haciendo Caminos partner schools support and accompany students in a way that is holistic and en conjunto.
As a Haciendo Caminos partner, LIM is committed accompanying students with demonstrated leadership experience in Hispanic/Latino(a) communities as they pursue graduate theological formation for ministry.
Become a Haciendo Caminos Fellow!
LIM is offering a limited number of fellowships for up to $23,000 to students who are familiar with the cultural and religious experience of the emerging generations of Hispanic/Latino(a) Catholics in order support their pursuit of graduate theological and pastoral ministries education to form pastoral leaders for parishes and communities throughout the United States. Fellowships would cover the cost of tuition with additional funds to cover other academic needs.
Haciendo Caminos fellows:
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pursue a program of graduate theological education and spiritual formation that emphasizes practical theology and the formation of community.
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develop pastoral leadership skills to serve effectively in ministerially diverse contexts.
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receive financial support to cover some personal expenses and participate in professional development opportunities.
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meet other young adult Catholic leaders grounded in the cultural and religious experience of the emerging generations of Hispanic/Latino(a) Catholics in the United States.
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connect with local mentors and ministerial partners.
Priority is given to nominations for students who, full time or part-time, can complete their degrees by the end of summer 2027.
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familiar with the cultural and religious experience of the emerging generations of Hispanic/Latino(a) Catholics
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great promise and commitment to contributing important ministerial leadership within Hispanic/Latino communities and the potential for profound and sustained pastoral impact
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young adult between the ages of 18–39
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Roman Catholic
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admitted to the Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Religious Education program
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demonstrated capacity to engage in pastoral theological education and to employ that education in pastoral leadership with Hispanic/Latino communities
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demonstrated financial need
Currently enrolled students are eligible to receive fellowship support.
To be nominated for a Haciendo Caminos Fellowship, a person must be admitted into LIM’s Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Religious Education degree program and must complete the Fellowship application form. LIM will then nominate the candidate to the national Haciendo Caminos steering committee Once the nomination is received, the Haciendo Caminos steering committee evaluates the nomination and the program director communicates a decision within 2-3 weeks.
If a Fellowship is awarded, Loyola University New Orleans will establish the student's payout schedule for a given year and will communicate how the recipient must account for the use of fellowship funds.
To apply for a Haciendo Caminos Fellowship, please complete this form.