Law School Ministries

Meet Our College of Law Ministry Team

Fr. Gregg Grovenburg, S.J., maintains regular office hours and administers a food pantry from his office that is open to all members of the Loyola community. Fr. Gregg is available for spiritual direction, the sacrament of reconciliation, and sacramental preparation for baptism, confirmation, marriage, and OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults).

Fr. Penn Dawson, S.J., teaches in the College of Law and serves as the rector of the New Orleans Jesuit Community.

Ms. Patricia Crowley, B.C.C., M.P.S., J.D., maintains regular office hours in the Broadway Activities Center (BAC), Room 102 and in the Student Organization Office. Patricia is available for religious activities (prayer, worship, Scripture study), spiritual guidance and support,  health and wellness advocacy, emotional support (regardless of religious background), grief counseling and bereavement support, consultation on advance directives, ethics and ethical thinking, and family support.

Elliot Raphel, residing in the Cabra Hall first floor Resident Minister apartment, serves the residential community of Cabra Hall through supportive outreach and availability in the context of Loyola's Catholic, Jesuit heritage. Visit his "Slice-n-Dice" pizza and games night, along with available Broadway Food Pantry resources, every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of Cabra Hall.

Mass in Martha and Mary Chapel

Located on the first floor of Greenville Hall, the Chapel of Martha and Mary hosts Masses every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and on holy days of obligation when classes are in session.

Catholic Law Student Society

Interfaith Prayer Room

Located on the third floor of the Law Library (Room 317 P), this intimate space is open to individuals and small groups on a first come, first served basis (no reservations accepted) for prayer and meditation. 

Recent Events

• The Red Mass (October)
• Pack the Chap (March or April)
• Law Graduation Mass (May)
• Day of Service

Presentations

• Law School Orientation: An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality and the Spirit of Jesuit Education.
• Faith and the Law Symposium: CLE accredited event where speakers (usually attorneys) share how they integrate their spirituality with their practice of the law.

Student Services

• Food Pantry: Offers temporary help for students who are having a financial difficulty. Non-perishable food is available for you on a short term basis for to prepare at home. Contact ghgroven@loyno.edu or go to BAC 102. Additionally, the College of Law offers access to non-perishable food items at the Law School Pantry on the third floor of the law building; email valuwisc@loyno.edu or go to the Dean’s Suite for assistance. Requests are confidential. For help with your food budget on a longer basis, please come to BAC 102, to learn about another resource that is available.

• Donated Books/Study Guides: In conjunction with the SBA, materials are available for you in LS 115 on a first come basis.

Service Opportunities

• Toys for Tots Annual Toy Drive: SBA works in conjunction with the Marine Corps Reserve to serve indigent children in the local communities. Law faculty, staff, and students work together to purchase gifts for children in need to receive at Christmas.

• Donation Drives & Community Service Projects: Donation drives and community service projects, co-sponsored by various law school organizations, are held throughout the year for the benefit of many local organizations and initiatives. If you wish to sponsor a donation drive or community service project, please email the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at valuwisc@loyno.edu.

• Race Judicata: Race Judicata is the College of Law’s annual 5K fundraising race that benefits Disability Rights Louisiana. The race is usually held each March at Audubon Park, and students can sign up to participate or volunteer during the Spring semester.