By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Father Jonathan Harmon, SJ, is choosing the path less traveled. On track to complete a Master of Fine Arts at the New York Academy of Art in May, he hopes to use his considerable talents as a working artist. This ministry is certainly atypical in the recent Jesuit world, most frequently …
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Fr. Bryan Pham, SJ, discusses his journey as a Jesuit, his career in law, and his work at the General Public Practice & Indian Law Clinic.
By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Last summer, the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province joyfully celebrated the priestly ordinations of four men. A little over a month later, two of those men arrived in the Central American country of Belize for their yearlong pastoral ministry assignment. Young priests are in high demand, so assigning two to …
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By Ignatius Plato There are times when God calls us to offer the simple gift of our presence, to be there for people as they deal with hardship. Deacon Aric Serrano, SJ, has felt this call to be present for others throughout his Jesuit formation, and continues to live that call as he prepares for …
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By Ignatius Plato Father Michael Wegenka, SJ, understands firsthand the importance of a spiritual companion. He received the guidance and support he needed while discerning his own vocation to religious life; now he wants to provide the same kind of support for men considering life in the Society of Jesus. He began his new ministry …
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By Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ In my 92nd year, vocation looks different. I think now not “I,” but “we.” That’s not the “royal we” used by kings and popes. What I mean is that the vocation I’ve lived was never merely “mine” but always “ours.” It is a sign that Christ’s prayer – that they …
By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Marita Bösch Figueroa has few possessions to call her own, but she gave me a gift on our very first meeting. The cuia is a common and multi-functional piece in the Brazilian villages where Marita lives, but she uses it to share a lesson on relationships, community building and humanity’s place …
Sept. 9, 2022 – The USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus welcomed five new novices on Aug. 20, 2022. These five men with diverse backgrounds entered the Novitiate of St. Stanislaus Kostka in Grand Coteau, La., to begin the first stage of Jesuit formation. Over the next two years, they will …
August 3. 2022 – On Saturday, August 13, three Jesuits of the USA Central and Southern Province – Jason Britsch, Beau Guedry and Fr. Max Landman – will pronounce perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau, La. The profession of first vows follows two years of …
By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Those who attended or watched the Jesuit ordinations in St. Louis this summer have been introduced to Jesuit John Guerra’s newest composition of sacred music. Guerra, 25, wrote the Mass parts (the Kyrie, Glory to God, Mystery of Faith, Lamb of God, etc.) for the ordination liturgy. The Mass of the …