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Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership

Sacred Witnesses: Leading as Pilgrims of Hope 

Save the Date!
June 2-3, 2025

Mark your calendar to attend the Summer Institute on June 2-3, 2025. The daily sessions run until 3:30 pm on both days.


Presenter, Day 1

Julianne StanzJulianne Stanz is a storyteller, author, and encourager, known for her dynamic speaking and retreat leadership. Originally from Ireland, she brings the warmth of her Irish heritage into her ministry, weaving together faith, spirituality, and leadership with insights from the Scriptures.
As the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship at Loyola Press and a consultant to the USCCB, Julianne has spent over two decades inspiring audiences across the globe. Her engaging talks, seminars, and retreats invite people into deeper faith and mission.

She is the author of the best-selling books Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace and Start with Jesus: How Everyday Disciples Will Renew the Church published by Loyola Press. Her latest book, The Catholic Parent’s Survival Guide: How to Answer Your Children’s Toughest Questions about Faith, also published by Loyola Press, offers practical wisdom for families navigating faith conversations together. 


Cost & Registration

$100 through May 16 •  $120 after May 16

The cost of the Summer Institute includes breakfast and lunch both days plus free parking. 

Reserve your spot today! Register now to secure early bird pricing by using Loyola's secure online payment portal. If you are registering and paying for multiple attendees, be sure to have their names, titles, and email addresses on hand before entering the registration and payment portal.

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If you prefer to pay via mail, please download, print, and complete this form and mail it with your payment. Questions regarding registration may be directed to Claire Gallagher at cegallag@loyno.edu.


Schedule

All times are US Central time.

Monday, June 2

7:30 – 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 am Welcome and Morning Prayer
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Presentation by Julianne Stanz
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 pm Presentation by Julianne Stanz
3:00 – 3:30 pm Sno-balls

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, June 3

8:00 – 8:45 am  Breakfast and Morning Prayer
8:45 – 11:00 am Presentation by LIM Faculty and Archdiocesan Staff
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Mass at Holy Name Church
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 pm Presentation by LIM Faculty and Archdiocesan Staff
3:00 – 3:30 pm Sno-balls

 

 

 

 

 

 


Location and Parking

The Summer Institute is held on Loyola University New Orleans' main campus at 6363 St. Charles Avenue. Campus map»

Loyola campus parking facilities will be open with free parking June 2 – 3, 2025 for Summer Institute attendees. Only vehicles with a disabled tag may park in spots designated for disabled parking on campus. Please park in the West Road Garage.


More Information

For questions about the Summer Institute, contact Claire Gallagher at cegallag@loyno.edu.


The Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership is co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of New Orleans Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation and the Loyola Institute for Ministry.