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Women in Faith: Madeline Vitek Memenza

Campus connector Madeline Vitek Memenza shares how her career at Georgetown is steeped in Ignatian tradition By: Jennon Bell Hoffmann If you are a new student, a graduating,…

December 18, 2024

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Women in Faith: Rev. Cara Rockhill

As the new Episcopal Chaplain, Rev. Cara Rockhill approaches her role with flexibility, one-on-one connection, and her whole self. By Jennon Bell Hoffman Reverend Cara Rockhill…

December 5, 2024

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Building Trust, Friendship, and Respect: A Student’s Reflection on the Inaugural Encounter Program

By Raha Murtuza (SFS’28) Coming into the Encounter pre-orientation program, I was riddled with anxiety. The anticipation of starting a whole new life at university was…

October 8, 2024

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Catholic Music Ministry: The Soundtrack of My Hoya Life

By Connor Hartigan (C’24) Ego vobis Romae propitius ero. “I will be favorable to you in Rome.” Jesus spoke these words to St. Ignatius of Loyola at La Storta, as the…

August 13, 2024

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Women in Faith: Dr. Ryann Craig

After a pivot in the face of a crisis, Dr. Ryann Craig leads a Magis Seminar through interreligious dialogue by understanding cultural context with compassion. By Jennon Bell…

July 17, 2024

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Women in Faith: Dr. Amelia “Amy” Uelmen (C’90, L’93, L’16)

How the Director of Mission and Ministry is helping law students find their footing in a polarized world. By Jennon Bell Hoffman Dr. Amelia “Amy” Uelmen (C’90, L’…

June 17, 2024

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Marieteresa Porcher Allen (MSB’24) and Connor Coyle (SFS’24): Serving the Community Through Sacristan Service

By Maya Mohosin (C’27) What’s it like to be a sacristan? That is the question that Marieteresa Porcher Allen (MSB’24) and Connor Coyle (SFS’24) hear all the time. Simply…

May 22, 2024

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Finding Collaboration and Community in Dharmic Life

By Maya Mohosin (C’27) Having grown up in Frederick, MD, and Mumbai, India, Sanchi Rohira (SFS’24) always felt at a crossroads with her spirituality. Coming from a family of…

May 22, 2024

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A Delayed ESCAPE Brings S’mores, Humor, and Reflection

By Maya Mohosin (C’27)  Initially drawn to the promise of warm, gooey s’mores and perfect starry skies at the Calcagnini Contemplative Center (CCC), Alice Chen (SFS&;…

May 22, 2024

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Impactful Immersion: Georgetown’s Magis Trip to Greece

Reading St. Paul in Greece By Jennon Bell Hoffman Greece, with its ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and rich history, has long captivated the imagination of travelers. Yet,…

May 16, 2024