Loyola University of Los Angeles - Lair Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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V. Rev. Charles A. McQuillan, S.I. President of the University PRESIDENTS MESSAGE T0 Tl-IE CLASS OF 1941: lt is a common apprehension in our present state of world and national affairs that life in the years ahead of us will not be easy. Many factors are adduced as evidence of this uncomfort- ing outlook such as the possibility of a new political order throughout the world, a drastically changed system of economics, a realignment of society. A change is very likely before us, a different era from that which we have experienced, may even- tuate. But it is prudent for us to remember that though the structure of human society may take on new form, human nature and human beings will continue substantially as they are and as we know them to be from our knowledge of the human race. With this in mind we can face a possible new order of things, realizing that the true values of life which have brought happi- ness and successful living up to now, will still gain the day in the world of tomorrow. Greater initiative may be required in the future, more alertness and more reliability-the path to a happy life. Yet these qualities have in the past effectively con- tributed to the material happiness of many. Civilized society cannot be successfully established without hard work and thrifti- ness on the part of most of its members. ln the era we anticipate, we can be sure that industrious application to our chosen tasks, that honest acquisition and prudent enjoyment of this world's goods, will bring the contentment and comfort that each one seeks. Above all, religion and the service of Almighty God will hold us steadfast then as now to the fact that this world is not entirely a place of changing physical events, but a setting in which we work out our spiritual eternal destiny. C. A. MCQUILLAN, SJ. President

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His Excellency, Iohn I. Cantwell Archbishop of Los Angeles ARCHBISHOP LOS ANGELES NATIVE of Ireland he was educated at Crescent College, Limerick, and at St. Patricks Col- lege, Thurles, the Alma Mater of legions of missionaries, who have brought the light of the Gospel to the farthermost ends of the earth. Ordained to the priesthood in 1899, he came to Cali- fornia and was assigned as assistant Pastor in Berkeley. l-lere within the shadow of the University of California he founded the Newman Club. l-le was appointed Secretary to the Archbishop of San Francisco in 1999 and ten years later Vicar-General of the Archdiocese. Trained, broadened, and deepened by the administrative offices which he filled with distinction, he was a likely candidate for episcopal honors, and in 1917 he was appointed Bishop of Monterey and Los Angeles. To his new field he brought the ardor of the pioneer and the zeal of the apostle with the result that the extraordinary development of the territory under his jurisdiction, both in the material and spiritual order, is one of the memorable chapters in the history of the Church in America, and stands as an imperishable tribute to his deep faith, dynamic vigor, and persevering courage. Named first Archbishop of Los Angeles in 1936 when the Diocese was elevated to the dignity of a Metropolitan See, he continues to exercise his pastoral office with an energy and fervor worthy of emulation. Dear to his heart is the toilsome task of education and Loyola University, dedicated to the training of youth, has been the recipient since the first moment of his coming into our midst, of his fatherly interest and generous help.

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CAMPUS INCE ground was first broken in l928 for the buildings now gracing Loyola's Del Rey site, de- velopment has gone on apace with the progress of years. At present five struc- tures form the nucleus of a fondly en- visioned greater Loyola. The administration building on the extreme northwest sector of the grounds has always had a multiple existence. It serves as the home of the executive offices of the university, as an infirmary building, as a dormitory for both faculty and boarding students, and also houses several special ref- erence departments of the Del Rey library. In the West wing are the chapels and refectories. The faculty and student chapel is appended to the administration build- E HEFIEWHBBEH 2512312231323