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Katie Jansen Installed as Parish Life Coordinator at St. Francis Xavier College Church

By Jerry Duggan St. Francis Xavier College Church in St. Louis quietly experienced a milestone this spring when Katie Jansen was installed as parish life coordinator, assuming most of the administrative responsibilities normally handled by a pastor. In Jesuit parlance, Ms. Jansen is the “director of the work” – the highest-ranking administrator for this Jesuit …

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Pam Mason: Laying the Foundation for the Youngest Members of St. Matthew the Apostle

By Jerry Duggan Over her 50 years as a member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, Pam Mason has given her time, talent and treasure to the parish community. She finds her current role, directing the parish’s youth and young adult ministries, to be the most rewarding.   “I grew up in this parish and …

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With Hands Tied

There’s an adage among Jesuits being formed for priesthood that says, “Doing ministry prior to ordination is like doing ministry with your hands tied behind your back.”