Living Tradition Award

‌Every year the Hank Center presents the Living Tradition Award to a Loyola University Chicago emeritus faculty member who has exemplified the integration of Catholic thought into their work. This award commemorates extraordinary lives of scholarship, research, and teaching in specific fields of expertise. The Living Tradition Award ceremony and banquet occur every Spring.

Attendance is upon invitation.

Recipients

Living Tradition Award Luncheon: Honoring Fr. Dan Hartnett, S.J.
April 15, 2025 | 11:30am–2:00pm

Each spring the Hank Center presents the Living Tradition Award to a retired Loyola University Chicago faculty member who has exemplified the integration of Catholic thought into their work. This award commemorates extraordinary lives of scholarship, research, service, and teaching in specific fields of expertise. This year we honor Fr. Dan Hartnett, S.J., an exemplary practitioner of Catholic Jesuit education and service--and a key voice in the foundation of the Hank Center.

By Invitation Only
2024 Living Tradition Award Honoring Dr. Susan Ross
April 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM CDT.
McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, LSC.
Each year the Hank Center presents the Living Tradition Award to a Loyola University Chicago emeritus faculty member who has exemplified the integration of Catholic thought into their work. This award commemorates extraordinary lives of scholarship, research, and teaching in specific fields of expertise. The Living Tradition Award ceremony and banquet occur every Spring. This year’s honoree was theologian, Dr. Susan A. Ross. Dr. Ross is the author of three books and numerous journal articles and book chapters. She is a Past President of the Catholic Theological Society of America, and a former Vice-President and member of the Board of Editors of Concilium, the international theological journal. The Hank Center congratulates Dr. Ross for her great achievements!
By Invitation Only
The Hank Center's 2023 Living Tradition Award honors Dr. David Ozar
The Hank Center will honor Dr. David Ozar as the 2023 Living Tradition Award recipient. Although the banquet has been postponed, we look forward to celebrating Dr. Ozar's accomplishments in person when we are able.
The Hank Center's 2019 Living Tradition Award honors the Rev. Dr. Mark McIntosh
On April 12, 2019, the Hank Center celebrated the Rev. Dr. Mark McIntosh, Professor of Christian Spirituality, as the 2019 Living Tradition Award recipient.
The Hank Center's 2018 Living Tradition Award honors Dr. Jon Nilson
The Hank Center celebrated Dr. Jon Nilson, Professor Emeritus - the 2018 Living Tradition Award recipient.
The Hank Center's 2017 Living Tradition Award honors Dr. Francis Fennell
The Hank Center celebrated Professor Emeritus, Dr. Francis Fennell- the 2017 Living Tradition Award recipient.
The Hank Center's 2016 Living Tradition Award honors Dr. Pauline Viviano
The Hank Center celebrated Professor Emerita, Dr. Pauline Viviano - the 2016 Living Tradition Award recipient.
The Hank Center's 2015 Living Tradition Award Honors Dr. Adriaan Peperzak
The Hank Center celebrated Professor Emeritus, Dr. Adriaan Peperzak - the 2015 Living Tradition Award recipient.
The Hank Center's 2014 Living Tradition Award honors Dr. Marcel Fredericks
The Hank Center celebrated Professor Emeritus, Dr. Marcel Fredericks - the 2014 Living Tradition Award recipient.