LIM Express Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: SPRING 2013 Message from the Director: Francis, S.J. News Notes 2 from Cecelia By Thomas Ryan, Ph.D.

Where were you when the new My first reaction was to be quite as, “How many Jesuit are Diocese of 3 pope was announced? What moved, but some amusing ques- there now?” Well, two—a black were your initial thoughts? What one and a white one. (Some non- Baton Rouge are you thinking now? Post a Jesuits refer to the Superior Hosts Annual reflection on LIM’s Facebook General of the Society of Jesus as LIM Event page: http://goo.gl/RvKXY. the Black Pope because he wears I was in a LIM meeting. Professor black and, with his worldwide order, has global influence that Summer 3 Daniella Zsupan- was monitoring her iPad and, seeing bears some resemblance to the Classes at the white smoke, beat the Cardi- pope’s.) Also, does LIM nal Proto-Deacon to the punch- have to obey himself since Jesuits line, “Habemus Papam!” I could- take a fourth vow of obedience n’t access the proceedings on my to the pope? And what would Announce- 4 computer, and so I sought out a happen if his provincial ordered ments spot in front of a TV in Loyola’s him to live in Rome’s Jesuit com- Communications building. Class munity instead of in the Vatican’s Pope Francis I let out as the new pope appeared Santa Martha guesthouse, or Credit Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters/ on St. Peter’s balcony, and we what if he ordered him back to Landov Buenos Aires? (-; Calendar of 6 greeted him with pleased re- sponses, “A Jesuit,” “a South Events continue American.” tions also occurred to me, such

Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership

The sixth Summer Institute for flows from prayer. Catholic Educational Leadership Jennifer Coito, M.P.S., will facili- co-sponsored by the Loyola Insti- tate the Summer Institute this tute for Ministry and Archdio- year. She has worked in faith cese of New Orleans Office of formation for over ten years and Catholic Schools and Office of currently works for the Califor- Religious Education takes place nia Province of Jesuits in the on Loyola’s campus 10-13 June Christian Life Community (CLC) Learn more about the 2013 and will focus on the Program. Catholic Spiritual Leader. Christian Life To learn more about the Sum- This summer’s institute will bring mer Institute and how you can Community of the USA together leaders and aspiring attend, you may contact Eileen where SICEL facilitator leaders from schools and par- Chapoton at 504.865.2109 or ishes and concentrate on the [email protected] or view Jennifer Coito works. centrality of prayer, recognizing information about the Summer that authentic and effective edu- Institute online. GO» GO » cational leadership rests on and Page 2 Notes from Cecelia

By Cecelia Bennett, J.C.L. On the Road at NCCL and 21 May, at 3 p.m. NALM Come join LIM at the National Con- NALM Conference ference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) and National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM) conventions in And he departed from our May and June. It is still not too late to sign up for either conference, both of sight that we might return to which offer wonderful opportunities The National Association for Lay Min- our heart, and there find to network with others working in istry (NALM) Annual Conference him. For he departed, and catechesis and other lay ministries. takes place from 30 May to 1 June in Las Vegas, NV with the theme Lay behold, he is here. If you are able to attend either of Ministry: Beating the Odds. Pre- — St. Augustine these conferences, please stop by our conference events for parish pastoral booth for a visit and a treat. You may ministers, business managers, pastoral also participate in workshops by planners, and formation directors Daniella Zsupan-Jerome at NCCL and begin on 29 May. A group registration Cecelia M. Bennett at NALM. If are rate is available. The keynote address willing to come by the booth and by Rev. Michael White and Thomas share your great LIM experiences with Corcoran is “Rebuilt: Changing conference participants, please let me Church People from Consumers to know at [email protected]. If you Contributors.” GO» are not a member of either organiza- tion, please consider joining one or both. LIM Director Tom Ryan just was Cecelia M. Bennett, J.C.L., presents a featured in the NALM student news- workshop “Playing by the Numbers: letter. Canon Law for Business Managers” in a breakout session on 31 May. GO» May the risen Lord's victory NCCL Conference over death put hope in our Graduation hearts as we celebrate the The National Conference for Cate- chetical Lead- For those students who will graduate joy of Easter. ership this spring, a few final deadlines are (NCCL) Con- upcoming: ference and Happy Easter to each of you 12 April Deadline for degree and cer- Exposition and yours, tificate students to RSVP for the LIM takes place 20 liturgy and reception. To do so GO» -23 May in Cleveland, OH. Its theme is Ignite the Fire of Faith. On Monday, 8 May Deadline for requesting physical — LIM Faculty and Staff the day after the Feast of Pentecost, assistance or designated seating for Father James Mallon opens the confer- the physically impaired at either the ence with his keynote address: Over- 11 May Baccalaureate Mass or the shadowed: “The Holy Spirit, the True LIM Liturgy. To do so, contact Diane Fire Starter.” GO» Blair

Professor Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, Ph.D., will present a workshop at NCCL entitled “Proclaiming Good News through Digital Media: Facing the Challenges and Exploring the Pos- sibilities.” It takes place on Tuesday,

LIM Express Newsletter Page 3 Diocese of Baton Rouge Hosts Annual LIM Event The Diocese of Baton Rouge held its Attendees mingled and enjoyed re- entation, Rhonda and alumni shared second annual Loyola Institute for freshments. Rick Beben offered a their stories of Betty and her influ- To read more Ministry evening on 7 March 2013 at ence on their work in ministry and the Diocesan Catholic Life Center on spoke of her many years of service about Tom’s talk Acadian Parkway. It was a very special to the diocese and bringing LIM to gathering with the diocese honoring catechist in Baton Rouge. Rhonda and the Betty Bourgeois, MRE ‘85 and former presented Betty with gifts of grati- presentation director of their office of Religious tude following Betty’s comments. Education. The evening included re- Tricia Greely closed the meeting in honoring Betty, freshments, prayer, a talk on spiritual- prayer. read the story in ity, a presentation of thanks to Betty The Office of Evangelization and Bourgeois, and sharing. Catechesis hopes to make this an the Catholic Rhonda Parenton, director of the Of- Rhonda Parenton (l) presents annual event for gathering alumni Commentator, the fice of Evangelization and Catechesis, Betty Bourgeois (r) with a candle and current students of the Loyola Gloria Vanderwall, and Mila Gernon, in recognition for her years of ser- Institute for Ministry. Mark your Diocese of Baton also with the office, hosted the event 2014 calendar for next year’s gather- Rouge’s newpaper. to which all Loyola Institute for Minis- prayer before Dr. Ryan gave his talk ing on 13 March. try alumni and current students were entitled “Faith and Popular Culture: A GO » invited. Spirituality for Today.” After his pres- On-Campus Summer Courses Online Summer Courses

Study on campus in New Orleans this summer! Study with us from wherever you are! The summer online session runs 17 JUNE – 17 JULY from 27 MAY to 22 JULY. Thomas Aquinas, His Theology and Spirituality Introduction to Practical Theology • Evelyn Thibeaux, Ph.D. Discover another side of Aquinas in this course that examines the This initial course in ministry education introduces students to a process range of his writings from Summae to biblical commentaries to of “pastoral praxis,” through a method of keeping theological reflection hymns. in constant dialogue with action.

 Mondays-Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. Curriculum Development • Kathleen O'Gorman, Ed.D.  Tom Ryan, Ph.D. This course enables participants to distinguish models of teaching and learning that are practiced in various educational contexts and to con- 10 JULY – 23 July sider their strengths, weaknesses value, relevance, and appropriateness.

Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling Ministry in the Marketplace • Carol Holden, D.Min. This popular course explores pastoral dimensions of the clinical practice of counseling. This course investigates work and profession from the standpoints of vocation and community.  6:20-9:05 p.m. (except for July 11 and 18, which run from 7:15 – 10 p.m.) Spirituality for Ministers • Staff  James O’Neill, Ed. D. This course discusses the theological foundation of Christian life and For more information about the summer on-campus courses GO» explores how ministry is rooted in and gives expression to the minister’s relationship with God

Universe as Divine Manifestation • Staff

This course engages students in a process of discernment, interpretation, and response to the natural world as revelatory, as a primary mediation and distinctive focus of divine presence and activity. Page 4 Announcements Keeping Up with Student and Faculty Successes

LIM forms a community of example. older posts you may have believers striving to do God’s We share those accomplish- missed. work intentionally and faith- ments on the LIM homepage in Let us know about your suc- fully. Like any healthy commu- the Student and Faculty Suc- cess by emailing the details and nity, we celebrate the accom- cesses section. an image of you to us at plishments of those among us [email protected] and draw strength from their Check the homepage often to read new stories and access

Share your success Come and See: On-Campus Open House: 21 April 2013 with the LIM com- The Loyola Institute for Ministry will host an Open House Sunday, 21 April 21, at 7 p.m. in the Man- munity. Go» resa Den, located in room 107 of Bobet Hall for those interested in learning more about our on- campus programs. On-campus graduate students may pursue the following degrees:  Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.),  Master of Pastoral Studies (M.P.S.)  Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Criminal Justice (M.P.S. / M.C.J.)  Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Business Administration (M.P.S. / M.B.A.)  Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Science in Counseling (M.P.S. / M.S.C.) On-campus Certificate students may pursue the Certificate of Religious Education (C.R.E.) or the Certificate in Pastoral Studies (C.P.S.). Please share this information with those you feel may be interested. For more information contact Eileen Chapoton 504.865.2109 or [email protected]

Application Deadlines for Admissions Fall Semester 2013 – August 1st • Spring Semester 2014 – November 15th

Upcoming Webinars Log on and Please join us for our upcom- discuss God, Quarks, Tadpoles, How to Attend join us for ing webinars, which are free and My Faith. All webinars take place at 8PM and open to the public. Bring our webi- 18 June, Michael Cowan, CDT. To access the webinars: a friend! Ph.D., professor at the Loyola nars 1. Go to: http:// 16 April, Ansel Augustine, Institute for Ministry, presents loyno.adobeconnect.com/ LIM graduate from the Office Faith vs. Belief: Implications for webinar/ of Black Youth and Young Discipleship Today. 2. Select “Enter as a Guest” Adult Ministry will present Multi-Cultural Ministry and the 3. Type in your name and click New Evangelization. "Enter Room." If you log-in 14 May, Fr. James C. Carter, before the starting time, you S.J., President Emeritus, will will need to wait until the start time before being invited in.

LIM Express Newsletter Page 5 Pope Francis, S.J. continued

I was also moved by his predecessor’s Jerry Fagin spoke of indifference and but think that the early emphasis of his decision to step down. It reflected a attachment in the Ignatian spirituality papacy on divine mercy reflects the rec- vulnerability, an admission that he could formation program that he wrote during ognition of his own need for mercy. not do what needs to be done. True, the “Katrina semester,” fall 2005: Third, Jerry alerted me to another em- this was not entirely unprecedented; The better word for indifference is phasis in Ignatian spirituality—the good- others have chosen this option. Almost freedom. We need to be free. There ness of creation—and he framed this 600 years ago, Gregory XII stepped are many things that capture our insight in terms of gratitude. The worst down to heal church division caused by heart. Many things that can keep us sin for St. Ignatius was ingratitude be- several pretenders to the cathedra of St. from being free enough to hear cause all creation can be seen as gift, as Peter. And yet, it has been 600 years, God’s call in our life. We say to God means of glorifying God and loving God and Benedict XVI’s decision has raised we are willing to do anything but and neighbor. The only proper response questions (what will he wear, do, be this one thing. “God I will do any- is one of gratitude. So Pope Francis’s called; what impact will his presence in thing as long as I don’t have to let go regular highlighting of the importance of the Vatican have on his successor) that of this. God, I will go anywhere in creation reflects not only St. Francis of can only be answered in the doing. the world for you as long as I don’t Assisi’s prizing of nature but also St. Another question: what else that was have to move out of this city.” That Ignatius’s. before practically unthinkable might is what Ignatius would call an attach- now become thinkable? Thus Pope Francis has already mani- ment. That is something my heart is fested his Ignatian commitments, and I In some ways, the election of the cur- wrapped around and something that will remain on the lookout for more. rent pope was unthinkable—a South is wrapped around my heart. Beyond that, I’m sure Pope Francis is a American, a Francis. He has already So, indifference asks whether “something complex figure and will challenge people accentuated simplicity, humility, God’s is going to bring me closer to God or not across the political and theological spec- mercy, and concern for creation. Also bring me closer to God.” It is a freedom trum. I look forward to watching as his almost unthinkable is that he’s a Jesuit. for “God and God’s plan that embraces papacy unfolds and will keep him and the Who’d have thought? LIM faculty have everything we do.” Church in prayer as it does. appeared on television and radio some dozen times to offer commentary on In this sense, I am struck by the freedom So, where were you when you first Pope Benedict’s decision to resign and of Pope Francis—the freedom to bow in heard about Pope Francis? What are you the election of Pope Francis (see for humility before his flock, the people of thinking? Look for our Facebook post example http://goo.gl/E4yeG and http:// the Church of Rome, and request their with the image of Pope Francis and post goo.gl/mHwIy). One question that I blessing; the freedom to highlight poverty your reflections there: http://goo.gl/ received is what difference does it make and injustice, wear simple clothes, live in RvKXY. that he’s a Jesuit? a Vatican guesthouse room instead of in Best wishes for a holy Easter season! the Apostolic Palace, as Cardinal to criti- I will continue to look for evidence of cize an inward-looking church and this in his papacy, but I note three “hypocritical neo-clericalism,” and, finally, things now. First, Pope Francis has the freedom to fail and admit mistakes. linked himself very intentionally to St. Ignatius Loyola the founder of his order On the latter a Claretian friend of his, who celebrated his first mass upon be- Father Gustavo Larrazábal in an interview ing ordained a priest at the Basilica of with U.S. Catholic, quotes the former St. Mary Major in Rome. This was also Cardinal Bergoglio on his time as Jesuit the church Pope Francis visited the first Provincial during Argentina’s “Dirty morning of his pontificate. War” in the 1970s, “‘I swear Gustavo, that I did what I could and what was Second, a central theme in the spiritual within my reach. I was totally inexperi- exercises of St. Ignatius is indifference enced and certainly made many mistakes and, its opposite, attachment. This is as a provincial. But I did what I know Dr. Tom Ryan, Director how our former colleague Jesuit Fr. how to do and what I could.’” I can’t help Loyola Institute for Ministry The mission of the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) is to prepare women and men for reli- gious education and ministerial leadership in Catholic and other Christian communities through professional graduate education and The Loyola Institute for Ministry through professional continuing education. The Master of Religious Education and the Master

Loyola University New Orleans of Pastoral Studies degrees are offered in the 6363 St. Charles Avenue, Campus Box 67 Institute. A number of continuing education New Orleans, LA 70118 options are also part of Institute programming.

Phone: 504-865-5555 This newsletter is designed for stu- Fax: 504-865-2066 dents in all the LIM programs, E-mail: [email protected] alums, current liaisons, facilitators, and faculty. Ministry education to make a difference in the world.

Spring and Summer 2013 Calendar of Events

APRIL 20-23rd, Monday through Thursday • Na- JUNE 16th, Tuesday • Ansel Augustine, Lim gradu- tional Conference for Catechetical Leader- 10-13th, Monday through Thursday • Sum- ate and member of the Office of Black ship (NCCL) Conference and Exposition • mer Institute for Catholic Educational Lead- Youth and Young Adult Ministry, presents Cleveland, OH • GO» ership takes place on the Loyola campus. Multi-Cultural Ministry and the New Evangeli- GO» zation • 8 p.m. CDT • Online Webinar • 21st, Tuesday • Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, GO» Ph.D., presents a workshop at NCCL: 18th, Tuesday • Michael Cowan, Ph.D., pro- “Proclaiming Good News through Digital fessor at the Loyola Institute for Ministry, MAY Media: Facing the Challenges and Exploring presents Faith vs. Belief: Implications for Disci- the Possibilities” • 3:00 - 4:15 pm EDT th pleship Today • 8 p.m. CDT • Online Webi- 11 , Saturday • Loyola Commencement at GO» the Mercedez-Benz Superdome • 8 a.m. ; nar • GO» LIM Liturgy and Reception at Ignatius Chapel on Loyola’s campus • 4:30 p.m. • 30 May to 1 June • National Association GO» for Lay Ministry (NALM) Annual Confer- Did You Know?

ence • Las Vegas, NV GO»

th Past LIM webinars are available for 14 , Tuesday • Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., President Emeritus and Gerald N. Gaston 31st May, Friday • Cecelia M. Bennett, viewing online in the archive a on the Distinguished Professor in Religion & Sci- J.C.L., presents a workshop at NALM: LIM website. GO» ence discusses God, Quarks, Tadpoles, and “Playing by the Numbers: Canon Law for My Faith • 8 p.m. CDT • Online Webinar • Business Managers” • Las Vegas, NV GO» GO»