Canizaro Center for Catholic Studies at Loyno

Spring Formal 2026 ✧ 4.16.26

That's a wrap! The 2025-2026 school year came with some changes to Catholic student ministry on campus. Thank you to all the students and faculty who made it an overwhelmingly positive experience! We made a lot of memories and had fun doing it!

Congratulations to the students who were consecrated to the Men's and Women's Sodality this semester! May God bless you, especially on your spiritual journeys within the Faith! ✿⁠ May 2nd, 2026 ✿

This Jubilee Year, Catholic Studies students journeyed to Rome to encountered the living heart of the Church in communion with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, guiding us into a renewed mission of faith and hope.

Crossing the Holy Doors of mercy, we prayed at the tombs of Peter and Paul, stood in the places where martyrs gave witness, and celebrated the Eucharist where saints once walked. These were encounters with the enduring reality of grace. We were also there for the Feast of St. Ignatius, and got to connect to our Jesuit roots, along with young people from Jesuit schools and organizations from all over the world. We also enjoyed the opportunity to gather with other pilgrims from throughout the United States for inspiring talks, prayer and adoration, at the Basilica of St. Paul, Outside the Walls.

In the charity of your prayers, please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Joseph Canizaro, who passed to eternal life this past weekend. We are grateful for the many things he did in his life, especially for the Church and people of New Orleans. Grateful for his generosity, we continue our mission of improving the lives and strengthening the faith of our Loyola University community, through the work of the Canizaro Center for Catholic Studies.

🎓 Congratulations to our Catholic Studies seniors! May you go forth with courage, guided by truth and the light of Christ. We’re so proud of you!

Experience the grace of silence on the peaceful grounds of Manresa in Convent, LA. This 3-day Camino retreat, rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, invites you to deepen your prayer and discover God in all things.

On March 30th, Laetare Sunday, we gathered to witness and celebrate a truly sacred and joyful milestone- Fr. Mark’s final vows in the Society of Jesus. Laetare Sunday, a day marked by rejoicing in the midst of Lent, could not have been a more fitting backdrop for this powerful and grace-filled moment.

Surrounded by the love and support of his family and friends, Fr. Mark made his final profession with deep peace and conviction, publicly affirming a life wholly given to God through the Jesuit tradition. The Mass was beautiful- rich in meaning, filled with prayer and gratitude, and a true celebration of God’s faithfulness.

🌍✈️ Help send our students to Rome for Jubilee 2025!
This once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage will bring together young Catholics from across the globe for spiritual renewal and a stronger connection to their faith. 🇻🇦

✨ Want to make a difference in a student’s life?
Sponsor a pilgrim from Loyola University to attend the Jubilee and grow deeper in faith!

🔗 Scan the QR code or email [email protected] for more info.

You can also donate through the link in our bio under “Support the Canizaro Center” — be sure to note that your gift is for the Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage!

Last week we heard from Amber Billeaud-Lehotsky. From battling cancer to carrying life, her journey is one of resilience, faith, and grace. A 2022 Loyno grad, she defied the odds and brought new life into this world while overcoming unimaginable challenges. Her story is a true testament to strength and hope.