As the pandemic dissipates, life in the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province is beginning to return to normal. In this issue, read about the ordination of five UCS Jesuits to the priesthood, the start of the Ignatian Year and the province’s launch of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS), among other stories. Jesuits …
By Jerry Duggan Father Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, cannot recall a time in his life when he did not want to be a priest. Still, as certain as he has always been about a religious vocation, his calling has taken several twists and turns along the way. As a young man, Fr. Thibodeaux did not foresee becoming a …
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The Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province is set to offer a series of Days of Reflection this spring. All are free of charge as a way of showing our gratitude to benefactors and friends. Presentations will be by Jesuits of this province. Each day begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. and ends around 2:00 …
The Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province is offering a Day of Reflection at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, September 21. Father Roy Joseph, SJ, will be the presenter. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. Mass will be celebrated, and lunch will be provided. …
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The Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province is offering two Days of Reflection at Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, Louisiana: Tuesday, September 28, 2021, with Fr. Greg Waldrop, SJ, as the presenter Wednesday, September 29, 2021, with Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, presenting. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. …
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The Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province invites friends and companions to a Day of Reflection on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center in Houston, Texas. Father Randall Gibbens, SJ, will lead this retreat. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. Father Gibbens will offer three …
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May 17, 2021 – On May 20, 2021, the worldwide Society of Jesus and the extended Ignatian family will begin an “Ignatian Year,” a 14-month celebration of the conversion of St. Ignatius Loyola that runs through the Feast of St. Ignatius, July 31, 2022. It was on May 20, 1521 – 500 years ago – …
By Jerry Duggan Growing up, Nelda Turner was taught to share everything – food, laughter and friendship – to consider the well-being of others and not just herself. Decades later, she practices that same principle in her work as a spiritual director and a retreat director. “In my work as a director, I am here to help people recognize how and where God is working …
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The journey of Father James J. O’Leary, SJ
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