IPS is proud to announce the launch of the IPS Spiritual Formation webpage.
This webpage offers IPS students opportunities for growth in personal faith, emotional maturity, moral integrity and public witness. It also provides opportunities to interact with and reflect on their experiences with fellow students.
When asked about the importance of […]
Kimberly Cavnar (MAPS ’80) was recognized with the Damen Award at the recent Founders’ Dinner.
Named for Loyola University Chicago’s primary founder, Arnold J. Damen, S.J., the Damen Award is granted to an alumnus(a) from each of Loyola’s schools and colleges. It recognizes the qualities of leadership in industry, leadership in the community, and service to […]
This 2018-2019 academic year, IPS welcomes two new staff members: Diamond Gant and Kevin Pease.
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Kevin Pease joined this summer as the Director of Chicago Catholic Scripture School, a program under the Continuing Education umbrella of IPS. The IPS Chicago Catholic Scripture School fosters a transformational encounter with Jesus Christ through instruction and formation […]
Over the last two years, Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) has awarded close to 40 merit-based scholarships to various students in an effort to continue its mission to facilitate the integrated ministerial development of diverse and dynamic leaders for creative, compassionate, and courageous service to church and society.
“Due to the generosity of […]
A Warm Welcome to New IPS Students from SEC Chair, Hannah Thompson
During last week’s New Student Orientation, Student Engagement Committee (SEC) chair Hannah Thompson welcomed all new IPS students with warmth and energy, delivering the below:
“You are about to embark on an amazing journey! You should be so excited. I am a part-time […]
The Institute of Pastoral Studies is proud to announce that IPS faculty members: Heidi Russell, Associate Professor, Michael Canaris, Assistant Professor, and Brian Schmisek, Dean and Professor, were recently awarded with the following publishing awards:
Heidi Russell received second place in the category of “Faith and Science” from the Catholic Press Association’s Book Awards for her […]
We recently sat down with Roberta to get to know more about her journey to IPS…
What is your background? Before joining IPS, did you have any experience at Loyola?
I have a history with Loyola University Chicago. As a child, I developed a long lasting relationship with the honorable and highly respectable Sister Jean Delores, […]
Photos from IPS Commissioning and Graduation Celebration
May 7, 2018
Beane Hall, Lewis Towers
Link to Commissioning photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/loyolachicagoips/albums/72157666744499087
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Photos from 2018 Graduate School & Institute of Pastoral Studies Commencement
Loyola University Chicago’s Graduate School and Institute of Pastoral Studies Commencement ceremonies were held together at the Gentile Arena on May 8, 2018.
Link to Graduation photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/loyolauniversitychicago/sets/72157666717283027/
IPS Advisory Council Meeting
May 2, 2018
Beane Hall, Lewis Towers
Link to photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmb7meWG
April 26, 2018
For a number of years, IPS students have requested the opportunity to live in “Intentional Communities”. There already exist several options for participating in intentional communities in Chicago (e.g., Amate House) but we want to make available as a pilot project the opportunity for students to self-select an “Intentional community” as a LUC […]
Brian Schmisek
Dean of IPSIPS