The retirement party has concluded, the new home office has been set up, but for what? So many retired or semiretired people who have experienced rich careers, sticky problems to solve, people to care for, or businesses to build, find themselves asking the critical question—what now? One person spoke of calculating how many days are left …
From the mid-16th century, through the suppression of the Society of Jesus in 1773 and beyond, Jesuit colleges in Europe led the way in the arts, turning out famous playwrights including Joseph Simeon, Pierre Corneille, and Molière. In 2021, theater and the inspiration it provides for students in Jesuit schools continue to thrive. Imanol Ruiz’s …
Trevor Rainwater, SJ, reflects on his formation.
April 12, 2021 — “We must rekindle a broad and deep culture of vocation promotion,” writes Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, “one that encourages all of us to labor together to attract the new companions needed for the future to which God draws us.” Vocation Promotion Is for All …
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Introducing the 2020 Novices.
The USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus is pleased to announce the ordination to the diaconate of Jeffrey Sullivan, SJ by the Most Reverend George J. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha Thursday, November 5, at 3:30 p.m. St. John’s Parish at Creighton University While the ceremony will be closed to the public, you may …
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Seven Midwest Jesuits pronounced First Vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience on August 7 at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Sports have always been an important part of life for Fr. Patrick Kelly, SJ. He initially tried to set aside this passion, dismissing sports as “childish.” Eventually, though, he felt called to work at the intersection of sports and spirituality. Father Kelly is now a scholar- in-residence at the University of Detroit Mercy and, in …
In 2021, we congratulate the Midwest Jesuit jubilarians who are celebrating special anniversaries of their entrance into the Society of Jesus. Each Jesuit’s path is different, but they are united by their vocation to faithfully serve the Lord. We offer prayers of thanksgiving for their service, which has spanned not only across the country, but …