Jeffrey S. Burwell, SJ, Named Next Provincial of the Jesuits of Canada
Fr. Jeffrey S. Burwell, SJ, has been appointed as the next provincial of the Jesuits of Canada.
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Pilgrimage of Partnership: The Jesuits of Canada’s Journey with Indigenous Communities
Explore the Jesuits of Canada’s journey of deepening relationships with Indigenous communities. Discover insights from Peter Bisson, SJ, on embracing humility, mutual listening, and spiritual self-determination.
The Jesuits of St. John’s in missionary territory
The Jesuits are known for taking on difficult assignments, for their missionary zeal, and work on the margins of society. Such is the case with the Jesuits in St. John’s, NL who are being called to help restructure the Archdiocese there. “We will be able to participate in a kind of rebuilding of the local …
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Jesuits and friends talk faith in a Toronto pub
Jesuits hosted their second annual beer tasting night on June 15 at the Mill Street Beer Hall in Toronto’s Distillery District. The evening brought together a mix of younger and older professionals of faiths in a uniquely casual way, with excellent beer and food along with younger members of the Jesuit community. Special thanks to …
Great blessings through prayer
Connie Saavedra’s love of the Jesuits may have started overseas soon after her birth. “I think that my Jesuit connection started when I was baptized by a Jesuit priest, Rev. Paul Greck, SJ in my hometown in the Philippines,” says Saavedra. While her spiritual formation was greatly influenced by other religious orders like the missionary …
An active life of learning and teaching
Jesuit Father Bill Browne has lived by the adage that learning can transform your life. “Reading about the hero martyrs helps you discover your vocation,” says Fr. Browne. It helped him. He remembers reading about the Canadian Jesuit martyrs at age 9, which lead him to the Society of Jesus, where he’s been for 77 …
Jesuit Provincial’s Dinner 2022 – Toronto
On April 20, Jesuits and friends gathered to honour Magis award recipients, Gail and Bruce Young, and Golden Jesuit Jubilarians Fathers Pierre Bélanger, Robert Brennan, Gregory Carruthers, Keith Langstaff, and Stephen LeBlanc at the 14th Annual Jesuit Provincial’s Dinner – Toronto. After a long absence due to the pandemic, guests were happy to meet up …
Celebrating Indigenous Culture: Mother Teresa Middle School
At this time of global uncertainty and unrest, it is the words of Father Kevin Boyle SJ, “We belong to each other,” and those of Elder Harry Francis, “Love one another and help one another…sákihitók mina wicíhitók,” that have helped shape and guide the work at Mother Teresa Middle School (MTMS); to live and breathe …
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Being a Jesuit is meaningful and fulfilling: Father Robert Foliot
He is one of the most well-liked Jesuits in Canada – who is passionate about parish ministry and curling. Father Robert (Bert) Georges Foliot, SJ, has served many apostolates in diverse places across Canada and has a lifetime of fond memories from serving the people of God. “I love to be with people,” says Foliot. …
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The importance of giving: Ken Duggan
Ken Duggan has always been inspired by the Gospel of Matthew verse: “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” A man of modest means and a big heart, the long-time supporter of the Jesuits doesn’t like to brag about the support he …