UDMcasts with a spiritual theme

As a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, University of Detroit Mercy is often the site of talks and presentations with a spiritual theme.

Reflecting on the Jesuit Spiritual Exercises

John Staudenmaier, S.J., UDM's assistant to the president for Mission and Identity, presented a special series to explore the present-day applications of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.

A Conversation in the Traditions of Catherine McAuley and Ignatius of Loyola

As part of UDM's celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Mercy, the McNichols Campus Library hosted the panel discussion, "A Conversation in the Traditions of Catherine McAuley and Ignatius of Loyola."

Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., on community in diversity

Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., is the founder/ executive director of Jobs For A Future/Homeboy Industries, an employment referral center and economic development program in Los Angeles. Here, Fr. Boyle reflects on combating peer pressure to be your own person, and having the courage to reach out to others in a diverse world.

The Very Reverend Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., "Christ in the City"

The Very Reverend Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., Superior General of the Society of Jesus, visited the University of Detroit Mercy Oct. 6-7, 2006. His address, "Christ in the City," was given at Gesu Church, Detroit.