Funeral Policy
Funerals and Memorial Masses at Madonna della Strada Chapel
When a Christian dies, the local believing community has the responsibility to console those who mourn and to celebrate the funeral rites of the deceased. Since all the ties of friendship and affection which knit us as one throughout our lives do not unravel with death, Canon Law and the Archdiocese of Chicago mandate that funerals “must generally be celebrated in the parish church of the deceased” (Order of Christian Funerals 71, Canon 1177.1, Archdiocese Policies 703). Although there are exceptions to this rule especially for members of religious orders, this general policy recognizes the important role that the local parish has played as the spiritual home for the deceased.
Madonna della Strada Chapel is the principal Roman Catholic chapel of Loyola University Chicago, but it is not a parish church. Therefore, the proper setting for ministry to the bereaved family is the local parish. Campus Ministry directs Loyola University Chicago employees and alumni to contact their parish for a funeral.
Funerals and Memorial Masses are performed at Madonna della Strada Chapel for members of the Jesuit community. Under extraordinary circumstances and in consultation with the Rector of Madonna della Strada Chapel, Director of Campus Ministry, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, and Senior University Administration, some exceptions do occur, as would be the case of an unexpected and sudden death of a current student.
Inquiries or questions can be directed to Steven Betancourt (sbetancourt@LUC.edu).
For those wishing to remember a deceased loved one, Mass intentions are offered at the daily Mass at 12:00 pm. Departments that have experienced a death of member are encouraged to have the mass said for this member, attend together, and following the mass, gather for the sharing of stories (comforting of each other.). Requests for mass intentions should be directed to mds@LUC.edu.
Funerals and Memorial Masses at Madonna della Strada Chapel
When a Christian dies, the local believing community has the responsibility to console those who mourn and to celebrate the funeral rites of the deceased. Since all the ties of friendship and affection which knit us as one throughout our lives do not unravel with death, Canon Law and the Archdiocese of Chicago mandate that funerals “must generally be celebrated in the parish church of the deceased” (Order of Christian Funerals 71, Canon 1177.1, Archdiocese Policies 703). Although there are exceptions to this rule especially for members of religious orders, this general policy recognizes the important role that the local parish has played as the spiritual home for the deceased.
Madonna della Strada Chapel is the principal Roman Catholic chapel of Loyola University Chicago, but it is not a parish church. Therefore, the proper setting for ministry to the bereaved family is the local parish. Campus Ministry directs Loyola University Chicago employees and alumni to contact their parish for a funeral.
Funerals and Memorial Masses are performed at Madonna della Strada Chapel for members of the Jesuit community. Under extraordinary circumstances and in consultation with the Rector of Madonna della Strada Chapel, Director of Campus Ministry, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, and Senior University Administration, some exceptions do occur, as would be the case of an unexpected and sudden death of a current student.
Inquiries or questions can be directed to Steven Betancourt (sbetancourt@LUC.edu).
For those wishing to remember a deceased loved one, Mass intentions are offered at the daily Mass at 12:00 pm. Departments that have experienced a death of member are encouraged to have the mass said for this member, attend together, and following the mass, gather for the sharing of stories (comforting of each other.). Requests for mass intentions should be directed to mds@LUC.edu.