Subject Area: Events
Midwest Jesuits Reflect on GC36 from Rome
Speaking from General Congregation 36 in Rome in a video message released today, Frs. Thomas Lawler, SJ, and Brian Paulson, SJ, shared a message of hope and unity as the Society of Jesus celebrated the election of its new Superior General, Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ. Father Paulson, provincial of the Chicago-Detroit Province, and Fr. Lawler, provincial of the Wisconsin …
JFAN Jesuit Alumni Mass and Reception to Celebrate Feast of the North American Jesuit Martyrs in Five Midwest Cities
The Jesuit Friends & Alumni Network (JFAN) will celebrate the feast of the North American Jesuit Martyrs on October 19, 2019, with a Jesuit Alumni Mass and Reception in several cities. Join alumni and friends of Jesuit institutions in Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Omaha, or the Twin Cities for a celebration of the liturgy followed by a reception as we honor …
Why Religious Life? Catholic Sisters Week
March 9, 2020 — In honor of Catholic Sisters Week (March 8–14, 2020), Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ, shares a conversation he had with his friend, Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Rhonda Miska, OP, about religious life. One of the factors that led me to join religious life was the witness of Catholic sisters. Who are some of the religious …
Novena of Grace of Saint Francis Xavier
March 4, 2020 — We invite you to join us in praying the Novena of Grace of Saint Francis Xavier (March 4-12). Below are links for each of the days, providing a printable Novena prayer PDF and a thoughtful reflection on Francis Xavier from Jesuits who share his name. The present form of the Novena …
Midwest Jesuits Welcome 10 New Novices
The 2019 class of new Midwest Jesuit novices It is with tremendous joy that the Midwest Jesuits introduce the 10 men who entered the USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus at the Jesuit Novitiate of St. Alberto Hurtado in St. Paul, Minn., on August 17, 2019: [back row:] David Herr, Noah Banasiewicz, Ryan Serfas, …
The St. Louis Jesuits Are ‘Coming Home’ For Final Live Concert
July 29, 2019 — The liturgical composer-performers Dan Schutte, Tim Manion, and Jesuit Fathers Bob Dufford, John Foley and Roc O’Connor will take the stage together as the St. Louis Jesuits one last time on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in St. Louis. In what is expected to be a highly nostalgic celebration of the five’s …
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Midwest Jesuits Welcome 12 New Novices
It is with tremendous joy that the Midwest Jesuits introduce the 12 men who entered the USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus at the Jesuit Novitiate of St. Alberto Hurtado in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, August 18, 2018: Emmanuel Arenas, Evan Armacost, Philip Cooley, Patrick Fisher, Benjamin Gehlhausen, Jeffrey Grdina, Alexander Hale, Kevin …
Loyola Chicago President Dr. Jo Ann Rooney Headlines JAFN Chicago Event
CHICAGO — Dr. Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD, president of Loyola University Chicago, was the headliner for the Jesuit Alumni and Friends Network of Chicago event on Wednesday, April 25. Rooney spoke about the future of Jesuit higher education and Loyola’s place at the forefront of innovation. “The expectation that the Jesuits have handed us all …
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Fr Mitch Pacwa SJ to host Bible Study Show on EWTN
“Scripture and Tradition,” a new show hosted by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, will debut on EWTN on March 6.