The festivities and awards of this week are named for Saint Luke, one of the four Gospel writers of the Christian New Testament. It is believed that St. Luke was a physician, or the equivalent of his time. He is often depicted holding a Caduceus. In the Catholic tradition, he has been named the Patron Saint of Physicians – a saint of the church who holds a special place in the prayer life of many Catholic physicians, and who can provide inspiration and intercession to our Creator for the specific needs of doctors, residents, and medical students. As a Catholic Medical School, his Feast Day, October 18 –  conveniently located in the middle of Fall Semester! – provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the profession and vocational call to medicine, to bring us together in community, and to reflect on our call to service.

St. Luke's Week 2025 Events

• Monday, October 13:
  • Stritch Latino Medical Student Association's Buen Provecho fundraiser in the Atrium during lunch
    
    
• Tuesday, October 14:
  • Interfaith Lunch in Cuneo 170 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (See below for details)
  • Faculty Awards in the Atrium at 5:00 p.m.
    
    
• Friday, October 17:
  • Feast of St. Luke Mass in Cuneo 250 (Gathering Room) at 9:30 a.m.
  • Stritch Field Day on the Nursing Lawn from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
    
    

St. Luke's Week Interfaith Lunch

Tuesday, October 14, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Cuneo 170
RSVP by Thursday, October 9

During St. Luke's Week, Stritch celebrates the profession of medicine as a call to service, and our call to be people of healing and transformation. Let's share a meal and share with one another what calls us to serve and heal - bringing together our beautifully diverse faith, religious, and cultural backgrounds.

This is a gathering about sharing and listening, learning and growing. Everyone will have a place at the table. We will share with and receive one another with a spirit of authenticity, openness, and care.

We hope to see you there!