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Photo Gallery: University Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit

08/23/2024

Saint Louis University marked the beginning of the new academic year with its traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit. This year's liturgy took place on Thursday, Aug. 22, at Saint Francis Xavier College Church.

Students give each other the sign of peace during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students give each other the sign of peace during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students pray the Our Father during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students pray the Our Father during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Communion during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Communion during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students pray during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students pray during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students greet the priests after Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students greet the priests after Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Saint Louis University marked the beginning of the new academic year with its traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit. This year's liturgy took place on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier College Church. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Saint Louis University marked the beginning of the new academic year with its traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit. This year's liturgy took place on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier College Church. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students pray during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students pray during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students pray during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students pray during the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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David Suwalsky, S.J., Ph.D., vice president for mission and identity, presided and Fr. James F. Duffy, S.J., MD.,. associate dean for clinical curriculum at the SLU School of Medicine delivered the homily.

The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a tradition at Jesuit schools and university throughout the world. These celebrations date back to 1548, when the initial Mass was celebrated at the first Jesuit school in Messina, Sicily.