The Beggars Fraternity was founded at Loyola University New Orleans in 1923 when a Jesuit traveled to Rome to secure the Pope's permission to form a social fraternity, the first at any Jesuit University. The Men of Beggars have been an integral part of the campus since their founding in 1923. Both the school’s newspaper and the Student Government Association were started by the Beggars. In additio
n, the flag pole in front of Biever Hall, the stained glass window in Marquette Hall and the tile mosaic on the library were all donated to the school by the fraternity and their alumni. They are a Loyola Tradition and their focus on the betterment of Loyola University is more than mere words, it is a commitment. Remaining true to their core values, the Beggars have maintained local status and exist exclusively at Loyola New Orleans. The pride exhibited by the Men of the Beggars Fraternity is unparalleled and leads to the distinct nature they exemplify surrounding more than eighty years of tradition. Moreover, such deeply rooted traditions have guaranteed the sustained involvement of Beggars alumni. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Skf2KH
