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New Catholic Chaplain Joins GU

The university hired Fr. Gregory Schenden, S.J., as its newest Roman Catholic chaplain in July, replacing Fr. Patrick Rogers, S.J., who previously served as the director of…

November 11, 2014

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Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Diwali is the most important festival for Hindus. It is celebrated during Fall each year (this year Diwali fell on 22 Oct). The festival typically last five days, but the main…

November 6, 2014

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Former Army Chaplain Now Heads Hindu Ministry at Georgetown

Georgetown has hired its first Hindu chaplain, Pratima Dharm, who recently retired as the first Hindu chaplain in the U.S. Army. Dharm, who began her role at Georgetown Oct. 1 in…

October 23, 2014

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The Society of Jesus Restored: How New? How Old?

Jesuits and lay colleagues and supporters from around the Maryland Province came together at Georgetown University on Thursday, September 18, 2014, for a special celebration of…

October 7, 2014

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Jewish Life Thrives at Georgetown

“Carolyn Lehman remembers how her announcement that she would attend Georgetown University was met with mock horror. The women at her synagogue teased her, saying that…

September 17, 2014

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Hindu Chaplain Announcement

12 August 2014 I am pleased to announce today that Georgetown University has hired its first Hindu Chaplain, Pratima Dharm, currently serving as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army. From…

August 19, 2014

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Calcagnini Contemplative Center Updates

Featured in the Georgetown Magazine – Summer 2014 edition, READ HERE for a full article on the Calcagnini Contemplative Center’s first year in.…

June 9, 2014

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Chaplains-in-Residence Host Neighborhood Clean-Up

On Saturday April 26, Chaplains-in-Residence from Alumni Square and East Campus collaborated with the Office of Neighborhood Life, RAs from Alumni Square & Townhouses, and…

June 4, 2014

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Dahlgren Chapel: The Heart of Georgetown University

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May 5, 2014

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Music Ministry: New Organ for Dahlgren Chapel (Part II)

The installation of the Lewnowski Family Organ at Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart is finally complete. Our students, faculty, staff, and entire community will have their…

May 5, 2014