| CHICAGO (January 10, 2006) The Archdiocese of Chicago is teaming up with Loyola University of Chicago to offer Catholic elementary students, employees, family members and friends discount tickets to the college basketball game pitting the Loyola Ramblers against the University of Detroit Titans on Saturday, January 28, at Loyola’s Gentile Center on the Sheridan Road campus.
In honor of “Catholic School Week,” which begins Sunday, January 29, Chicago Catholic elementary school students will be able to purchase tickets for the game for $1. Employees, family and friends of Chicago Catholic elementary schools can also purchase half-price tickets at $5 each.
Chicago Catholic School Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Wolsonovich will be at the game to present the ceremonial basketball for the “opening tip.” In addition, the choir from Chicago Jesuit Academy , the newest Catholic school in Chicago, will be performing the National Anthem before the game.
Tickets are subject to availability, and payment must be received by Loyola’s ticket office no later than Friday, January 20. For more information, call the Loyola ticket office at 773/508-9653, or access their web site at www.loyolaramblers.com.
The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago play a critical role in the life of the community by providing academic excellence and faith formation for students of many races, faiths and backgrounds in elementary and secondary schools in Cook and Lake counties. There are 218 elementary and 40 secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago. To locate a Catholic school in your area and learn more about Catholic education in Cook and Lake counties, visit the Office of Catholic Schools web page on the Archdiocese of Chicago web site at www.archchicago.org |
