Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership
June 2-3, 2025 ✦ Loyola University New Orleans, Main Campus
Mark your calendar to attend the Summer Institute on June 2-3, 2025. This year's theme is "Sacred Witnesses: Leading as Pilgrims of Hope." Julianne Stanz, Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship at Loyola Press, is the presenter for day 1 of the institute. Drawing from her Irish heritage and rich pastoral experience, she'll explore what it means to embody sacred witness in our ministries. The daily sessions run until 3:30 pm on both days.
Attendees receive complimentary copies of presenter Julianne Stanz's Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace as well as The Heroic Leadership Workbook by Chris Lowney.
Claire Gallagher on Catholic Community Radio's Summer Pledge Drive Broadcast
June 10, 2025 ✦ 7:30-8:00 am CT ✦ Live Radio Broadcast ✦ Streaming
Join Claire Gallagher, Associate Project Director of the Institute for Ministry's Flourishing Sisterhood project, as she discusses her work on Catholic Community Radio's Pledge Drive. Gallagher will share insights about the Hilton Foundation-funded initiative and its impact on religious sisters in the Gulf South during her live appearance on Tuesday, June 10, from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. Central Time.
Tune in on 690 AM in New Orleans, 1380 AM in Baton Rouge, or listen online via livestream.
Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins
Transform Your Faith through Service: Join LIM Alumnus Ansel Augustine for an Inspiring Webinar
June 11, 2025 ✦ 6:00-7:00 pm CT ✦ Online
Step into a transformative conversation with Dr. Ansel Augustine, distinguished LIM 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:
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Personal Ministry Stories – Real experiences from serving marginalized communities that will challenge and inspire your own faith journey
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Book Insights – Behind-the-scenes glimpses into his writing process and the powerful encounters that shaped this important work
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Social Justice Foundations – How direct service naturally leads to embracing Catholic Social Teaching and becoming an advocate for systemic change
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Practical Applications – Actionable ways to integrate "praying with your feet" into your own ministry and daily life
Meet Your Speaker
Ansel Augustine brings a unique perspective as both practitioner and thought leader in Catholic social ministry. Currently serving as Assistant Director of African American Affairs at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ansel combines grassroots experience with institutional insight to offer a rare glimpse into how faith and justice intersect in transformative ways.
What You'll Take Away
This book has been referred to as a "rallying cry" for those who believe faith is to be lived out loud. Dr. Augustine will discuss his ministry at home in New Orleans and his present role at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington DC, and how all of these experiences incorporate the Jesuit value of cura personalis (understanding and care for each person) to be co-creators for a better world.
This isn't just another book discussion – it's an invitation to reimagine how your faith calls you to serve. You'll leave with concrete ideas for engaging marginalized communities and a deeper appreciation for how such work transforms both those we serve and ourselves.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from someone who truly practices what he preaches.
How To Attend
Information Session for Prospective Students
July 23, 2025 ✦ Online ✦ 12:00–1:00 pm CT
Meet the Director of the Loyola Institute for Ministry and learn about our degrees and certificates in theology and spirituality. They are Catholic, Ignatian, practical, and affordable. 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.