Videos

Sister Norma S. Pimentel (MA '95), executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, received the Damen Award from Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies at the 2016 Founders' Dinner. Visit the Founders' Dinner website to learn more about Sister Norma and this award.

Linda Brubaker, Dean and Chief Diversity Officer, Stritch School of Medicine, delivers commencement address to Loyola University Chicago's Graduate School and Institute of Pastoral Studies on May 5, 2015.

Jacqueline Lee Wood, candidate for the Degree of Master of Arts, Medical Sciences, delivers commencement address to Loyola University Chicago's Graduate School and Institute of Pastoral Studies on May 5, 2015.

Watch the Graduate School and Institute for Pastoral Studies full commencement ceremony, May 5, 2015.

Thomas Reese, S.J., Senior Analyst, National Catholic Reporter, delivers the 2014 Commencement Address for Loyola University Chicago's Graduate School and Institute of Pastoral Studies.

On February 10, 2015, the Institute of Pastoral Studies hosted a launch event featuring a panel discussion introducing and celebrating the IPS New Digital Communication Concentration in MAPS. Opening remarks by Archbishop Blase Cupich, panel moderation Don Wycliff, distinguished panelists: Rocco Palmo, Kerry Weber, Fr. Manuel Dorantes.

Learn about online learning options with Loyola University Chicago's Institute of Pastoral Studies. Several Loyola degree programs may be completed entirely online.

Learn more about the Health Care Mission Leadership program in Loyola's Institute for Pastoral Studies

Discover Loyola University Chicago's Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies program, offered through the Institute of Pastoral Studies. Learn more at LUC.edu/ips.

Learn more about Loyola University Chicago's Master of Divinity program, offered through the Institute of Pastoral Studies.

Watch the IPS' Chaplaincy Video.

Watch this Parish Leadership and Management video, An Introduction to Pastoral Leadership Teams.

Explore the role of parish consulting in developing an effective pastoral leadership team.

Explore the leadership mission of pastoral leadership teams.

Explore the spirituality of pastoral leadership teams.

Explore the impact of a pastoral leadership team on a parish and parishioners.

On November 21, a panel of experts discussed the impact of the Jesuit mission on higher education, recalling the role of Central American University 25 years ago in El Salvador and the hope it inspired. The panel addressed how the prophetic witness of that Jesuit University might be incarnated in other Jesuit universities.

Celebrating Ignatian Heritage, Jesuit Mission and its values: commitment to social justice, service to others and seeking God in everyday life, and in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Jesuit Martyrs of El Salvador, Loyola University Chicago presents an honorary degree to Rev. Jon Sobrino, SJ in recognition of his academic achievements and devoted service to the poor and marginalized.

On October 25th, 2014 the Institute of Pastoral Studies celebrated its 50th Anniversary! To mark this milestone of providing 50 years of excellence in transformative education for ministry, spiritual leadership, and faith-based social engagement we are happy to share a video capturing this momentous occasion!

The Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago celebrates its fiftieth year, from 1964 to 2014. See what's taken shape these last fifty years and what to expect in the future.

Meredith Onion (MDiv '13) completed the Master of Divinity program at Loyola University Chicago. In this profile Meredith shares how the program transformed her life.

Rev. Jimmie Flewellen (MPS '83) is the 2013 Damen Award recipient for the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago. He was presented with his award at Loyola's annual Founders' Dinner on Saturday, June 8, 2013.

Terrence C. Nelson-Johnson, PhD (BS '80, MPS '82) is the 2014 recipient of Loyola University Chicago's Damen Award from the Institute of Pastoral Studies. Dr. Nelson-Johnson is the founder as well as a creative and animating partner of Soul Play LLC.

Founders' Dinner 2015: Pam Coster - Damen Award, Institute of Pastoral Studies