Cesar Chavez Interfaith Service and Workers Appreciation Luncheon
This annual service is a celebration of the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. The Worker Appreciation Luncheon that is hosted by students for the facilities, maintenance and food services employees follows the interfaith service. Students gather alongside the campus staff and have the opportunity to meet and fellowship with members of the LMU community who speak with those who prepare and serve them their food, clean their bathrooms, and care for LMU.
Dia de Reconocimiento
Día de Reconocimiento is an LMU tradition in which the academic and personal achievements of graduating students are celebrated and recognized within the context of Latinx cultural traditions and shared experiences. Día de Reconocimiento also gives graduating students an opportunity to recognize and thank family members and friends for the support throughout their educational journey. Although this celebration has a cultural emphasis, Día de Reconocimiento is open to all graduating LMU students (including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral candidates) completing a degree in the spring, summer or fall term.
Feast of the Lady of Guadalupe
A long standing collaboration between Campus Ministry and Chicano Latino Student Services (CLSS) at LMU is the celebration of our Lady of Guadalupe. Most often described as a manifestation of the Virgin Mary, Dec 12, on the Roman Catholic calendar of saints commemorates Our Lady of Guadalupe's appearance to Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoazin. This event celebrates a rich part of Latino heritage and is an opportunity for the families of our students to take part in an LMU tradition.
Latina/o/x Heritage Month
In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.
Misa de Herenia: Dia de la Familia
In the spirit of Latinx Heritage Month we invite you and your family to celebrate the faith and culture of Latinx populations. Misa de Herencia is a Spanish language mass celebrated in Sacred Heart Chapel. Following mass, there will be a light reception in Sculpture Garden. This mass is hosted by Campus Ministry and CLSS.