Julia Osęka may be uniquely positioned as a voting delegate in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops this October, but her journey to Rome is one rooted in community.
Community is important in order to create inclusive and welcoming spaces—in schools, among other places. “One of my priorities as an educator is to really try to support our students as whole human beings, trying to tap into every part of what makes them special and unique as members of our community. This requires providing …
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By Fr. John Swope, SJ Luis Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga (1901-1952) is known to all in Chile as Padre Hurtado. He was a Jesuit priest, lawyer, social worker, and writer. He founded the Hogar de Cristo (Home of Christ) in 1944 and the national review entitled, “Mensaje”. He was beatified in 1994 and canonized on October 23, 2005, by Pope Benedict …
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On this episode of the AMDG podcast, Alistair Dutton, the new secretary general of Caritas, discusses the most inspiring humanitarian projects he’s seen around the world and why Catholics ought to care about challenges those on the margins are facing both at home and abroad.
On this episode of the AMDG podcast, Keith Urgo, head coach of the Fordham Rams men’s team and and the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, talks Jesuit basketball.
Are you discerning God’s plan for your life? Wanting to start off Lent on the right note? Desiring to see how God is working in your daily life? Preparing yourself spiritually for International World Youth Day? If you are pondering any of these questions, please join us for a semi-silent retreat weekend with personal prayer, …
On this episode of the AMDG podcast, Dr. Amy Uelmen, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the challenges of polarization in higher education and how to get students to speak and listen to each other across divides on complex social issues.
St. Francis Xavier School fosters a learning environment whose community members appreciate God’s presence in the world and respond generously in action to God’s love. In the Ignatian tradition, St. Francis Xavier School sees spiritual formation as integrally connected to the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of the whole child. The excellent educational traditions …
Every Jesuit priest, upon making final vows, makes a special promise to exercise special care “for the formation of children and unlettered persons.” St. Ignatius believed that in the context of more “exciting” and “rewarding” ministries such as preaching, secondary and university education, spiritual accompaniment, and direct concern for the young and the vulnerable (which …
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