News

On Sunday night, while he was watching the Super Bowl, Mr. Healey's mind returned to the milestone that was happening far away from the bright lights and TV cameras: the 1,000th Sunday of the Labre Ministry to the Homeless. Here, he reflects on what really matters, especially those things that happen far outside the spotlight.

On Sunday, February 13, the Saint Benedict Joseph Labre Ministry to the Homeless celebrated 1,000 consecutive weeks of service. Today, we review the origins of this ministry and how it has shaped the lives of so many students and friends over the past 19-plus years. We also invite past participants to share their own memory, story or reflection.

It was a busy and full year at the corner of West 30th and Lorain. As we prepare for 2022, we look back on 2021 with gratitude. Here are the top ten stories from our website this year, based on the number of page views each received. We look forward to telling even more stories next year.

Alec Stimac ’19 loves travel – but his reasons go beyond exploring new places. "The reasons I go abroad are more than just work or study. There’s always an internal shift.” Alec is our latest WorldCats profile, by Gay Eyerman, from the Fall 2021 issue of Saint Ignatius Magazine.

Languages teacher Elisa Bredendiek shares her enthusiasm and life experiences with her students. She is our latest Front of the Class profile, written by Lisa Metro, for the Fall 2021 issue of Saint Ignatius Magazine.

For the 2021-2022 school year, three young alumni are working closely with the Christian Action Team, Sophomore Service, the Welsh Academy and Arrupe through the Alumni Discernment and Volunteer Program. Opportunities for professional development, discernment and networking, plus free Ohio City living, are provided.

Saint Ignatius Junior Shane Morrison was given one of the highest honors by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard for saving the life of Donovan Conwell, a 14-year-old boy he did not know, in June 2020.

On the lone summer mission trip to take place throughout the past two summers, students saw firsthand how to build a home, build relationships, and build faith. In Wayne County, West Virginia, a home for Nelson and his family is just one lasting imprint from a week of service and immersion.