A small but enthusiastic group gathers in the Ignatius Chapel Thursday nights for fervent sermons and jubilant hymns.
Students rock back and forth, thumping Bibles against their hips to the uplifting gospel beat.
They harmonize with the Holy Spirit and share their love for God with one another. When DeJean was appointed, Loyola offered Protestant students little that addressed their religious needs. DeJean said it was a fight just to get permission to use the chapel for the weekly Hour of Power, a non-denominational service. DeJean has called for diversity of religious faiths on campus since she came. She said she labors with the conviction that her message will resound throughout Loyola like her growing congregation's voice resonates in the chapel.