Seniors Join in Prayer at 2025 Baccalaureate Mass

Seniors gathered in the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola for the annual Baccalaureate Mass on Thursday evening. Joined by their families and the Regis faculty, students had the opportunity to pray together as a class for the final time before Saturday's Graduation Exercises.

President Rev. Christopher Devron, SJ, served as the principal celebrant of the Mass, which was concelebrated by history and Latin teacher Rev. Arthur Bender, SJ, '67 and Vice President for Ignatian Identity and Formation Rev. James Ferus, SJ.

"You made some great memories," said Fr. Devron during his homily. "You had fun on the basketball court, on Hearn trips, in the Quad, on the Rep stage, on the ultimate field, in the classroom, on the dance floor at the Prom — the list goes on and on. But my most fervent prayer for you is that you remember that you learned how to love God and how to love your neighbor in prayer and in service. And my prayer is also that you continue to look for opportunities to experience this love when you leave Regis.

During the Mass, seniors were invited to the altar to receive their St. John Francis Regis medals, honoring their achievements over the past four years. The Mass also recognized the senior class's extraordinary commitment to being men for others, highlighting their involvement at more than 75 service sites this year.

The 108th Graduation Exercises celebrating the Regis Class of 2025 will take place on Saturday, June 7, at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola at 11 a.m. ET. To watch the ceremony live, visit regis.org/livestream.