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Eileen Croghan Oversees Healthcare for Jesuits of the Province

By Ignatius Plato Jesuits have many stories of being there for others: standing with the overlooked, representing the minority, working alongside the marginalized. Accompaniment is truly the lifeblood of the Jesuit mission. Eileen Croghan, the provincial assistant for healthcare for the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province, lives this mission with a quiet dedication …

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Christine Dragonette Promotes Love in Action at St. Francis Xavier College Church

By Ignatius Plato Social justice is central to the Society of Jesus’ way of proceeding. Christine Dragonette, the director of social ministry at St. Francis Xavier College Church in St. Louis, shares fully in this mission, basing all she does in love of her neighbors. Dragonette has served in social ministry at the parish for …

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In Gratitude for Sara Noreña

By Fr. James Caime Sara Noreña was born and raised in Kansas City but was baptized at San Francisco de Assisi parish near her mother’s family home, a town near Mexico City. Her mother, Lupe, and her Aunt Amalia made sure Sara knew her family in Mexico – including her grandmother, her cousin and her …

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In Gratitude for Eva Garcia

By Fr. Rafael García, SJ Eva Garcia was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. After living in Juárez, Mexico, for some years, in 1998, she moved to El Paso, Texas, with her husband and two daughters. She settled in a modest apartment in historic Chihuahuita, close to Sacred Heart Parish, and immediately began serving the parish. …

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In Gratitude for Jim & Nancy Bell

Jim and Nancy Bell joined St. Francis Xavier Parish (SFX) in Kansas City, Mo., in 2008 after being invited by friends to visit. They were drawn to the welcoming and diverse community with its emphasis on social justice. Together, they volunteer in the food pantry and are members of the SFXcellent Walkers and Runners who raise money …

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Karen Wuertz Promotes Open Minds and Personal Connection at Regis Jesuit High School

By Ignatius Plato As head of the Boys Division at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colo., Karen Wuertz strives to ensure an excellent educational experience for students. But, as she will tell you, Regis Jesuit is more than just another school; it carries with it a legacy that is important to Regis Jesuit families, …

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Jesuit Educator Shares Experience in New Ministry with Ignatian Spirituality Project

By Ignatius Plato God occasionally calls us to serve others in new and potentially challenging ways. We may be asked to leave our comfort zone to respond to that call. For Jim Broderick-King, a new way to serve came in the form of the Ignatian Spirituality Project. Broderick-King has been an important part of the …

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