But many students said they are comfortable with the variety of faiths on campus. Crossing boundaries The Rev. John Weling, S.J., dean of Campus Ministry, said that sometimes non-Catholic Christians are overlooked on campus yet said he hopes that they try to take advantage of church services that are offered. Campus Ministry did sponsor an interfaith service Tuesday with Tulane chaplains to discuss ways of adding to Campus Ministry. Weling said he hopes that Campus Ministry will continue to expand and include more students, regardless of their denominations. Our main business is the spiritual formation of students.
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Seth Alexander, religious studies sophomore, said he hopes Campus Ministry will continue to diversify its outreach. But Alexander said that there is room for improvement in diversity. I know a lot of people that come here because it's a Catholic university. Channels for non-Catholics There are efforts to increase awareness on campus, however. Lois Dejean, adjunct campus minister and head of the interfaith ministry, holds an Hour of Power non-denominational service Thursdays at 6 p.m. She will sponsor an intercollegiate faith service joining students from Xavier University, Dillard University and other nearby schools for an ecumenical worship service.