By Matthew Donovan, SJ My vocation to the Jesuits initially unnerved me. One clear winter morning, a simple question floated into my consciousness: “Why not a Jesuit?” It was not a priestly vocation that surprised me; priesthood seemed reasonable. Since I was a child, God has always been my life’s rock, giving meaning, direction, and …
Jesuits Mourn the Death of Former Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, SJ Father Adolfo Nicolás, SJ, 30th Superior General of the Society of Jesus, died on May 20 in Tokyo, Japan. Father Nicolás, 84, was a member of the Jesuit community of Loyola House in Kamishakujii and had been ill …
By Michael Austin Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Q: How many people work in the Vatican? A: About half of them. Hi-ohh! That zinger didn’t come from vaudeville, even if it sounds like it did. Pope John XXIII wrote the joke, spontaneously, in response to a reporter’s question—and it wasn’t the only quip …
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By Amy Korpi As recently as 50 years ago, Jesuit vocations were built on familiarity. Schools affiliated with the Society of Jesus were the primary source of priests and brothers. Others were welcome, but there wasn’t a lot of general outreach. Nor was it crucial, as numbers of those entering were high. For example, Fr. …