Loyola University of Chicago
1144 W. Loyola Ave.
Campion Hall Room 015
Chicago, IL 60626
Tom Galvin
Region Director
630-290-3857
tgalvin@ivcusa.org
Cathy Buescher
Program Manager
201.407.6052
cbuescher@ivcusa.org
Fr. Steve Krupa, SJ
Jesuit Chaplain
stephenkrupa17@gmail.com
Dan Hartnett, SJ
Jesuit Chaplain
dhartnettsj@gmail.com
James Sweany
Spiritual Animator
sweans@aol.com
Welcome to IVC Chicago
IVC Chicago began in September 2001 with twelve individuals – known as Service Corps Members – whose prior occupations ranged from fire chief and postal worker to business executive and nurse. They volunteered as hospital and prison chaplains, teachers’ aides, and GED instructors at nine service agencies.
For the 2024-2025 service year, there are 75 IVC Service Corps Members serving (in-person and virtually) at 40 service sites. Service Corps Members in Chicago are working with youth and young adults in education and mentoring programs, refugee and immigrant services, women’s and children’s services and hospital and prison ministry. They provide healthcare and food assistance and work in hunger and homeless services. They serve the elderly and disabled.
The IVC Chicago Leadership Team describes a typical Service Corps Member as someone who is “committed to serving others and to reflecting on God’s presence and power in their volunteer service and in all aspects of their life.”
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