Lessons from Loyola Hall

One Man. 832 blogs. Eight-years in the making. With renovations to the Loyola Hall building underway and Tom Healey relocating across campus, he felt it was time to close the chapter on his beloved twice-weekly blog. Read to see what final words Tom has to say about the life and future of Lessons From Loyola Hall.

For the past eight years, Tom Healey has written bi-weekly blogs sharing reflections on the gospel, worldly events, campus life and really, anything imaginable. His hope was to continue the Saint Ignatius education, connect with past and present students and families, and bring to light the essentials of our Faith. After 832 blogs, he humbly has done just that and so much more.

Are we afraid of other people's opinions? Are we inadequately educated on the Church's beliefs? Or do we understand the Church, but not fully agree on Her teachings? Many Catholics frequently make excuses to why they don't defend the Church in public...this week's blog challenges and encourages us Catholics to defend our Mother on earth so that we can spend our afterlife with our Father in Heaven.

With the renovations to Loyola Hall beginning and the Theology Department moving across the Mall, Mr. Healey had to do a deep clean of his space and pack-up of the many “artifacts” that filled Room 223. Read this week's blog to see what he rediscovered!