By MegAnne Liebsch In one of the darkest moments of her life, Christina Pinnavaria turned to prayer. “I laid down on the ground and was just looking up at the sky, and I said: God, if there’s one thing that you can tell me right now, just one thing, what would that be?” When the …
“Christina, do your taxes!”: Embracing New Life One Step at a Time Read More »
Oct. 17, 2023 – In July 2021, the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province missioned a small team of Jesuits to serve in the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border. They met with Bishop Daniel Flores who articulated their mission to “read the reality and respond to it.” Since then, they have strived …
Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries Launches in Brownsville, Texas Read More »
Amid the serene landscape of Northern Ontario, a group of Jesuits are forging a new path. Their journey, led by the principles of discernment, is marked by an open-ended question, “What is the future of the Society of Jesus in northern Ontario?” There’s no clear answer yet, but as Jesuit Superior John McCarthy puts it, …
By Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ – Coordinator of Programs for Haiti As a program coordinator for Haiti in the Jesuit advancement office of Canada, I travelled to Haiti for a five-day mission starting on May 19th. Scott McMaster, director of the Jesuits’ advancement for Canada, accompanied me. The purpose was to conduct a site visit …
The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada recently donated an Ojibwe-French handwritten dictionary to the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre. François Dansereau, recently appointed director of the Archive, says that the gift symbolizes the strong commitment of the Jesuits of Canada to truth and reconciliation. It also illustrates how the values of spiritual accompaniment—humility, deep listening, …
The Gift that Tells a Story: The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada and Reconciliation Read More »
By Canadian Jesuits International The Jesuits in Haiti are accompanying vulnerable families affected by the August 2021 earthquake with the construction of housing in the south of Haiti. Below is an interim report on the work accomplished so far. Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting this work, thanks to the generosity of Canadians. Despite the …
By Eric Clayton Throughout history, Ignatian spirituality has undergone significant changes and adaptations, driven by the evolving needs and circumstances of the world. In Canada, two Jesuits, John English, SJ, and Gilles Cusson, SJ, played a critical role in this process. They widened its reach and accessibility and introduced novel perspectives and practices. Today, their …
Changing the world from within and the impact of Ignatian spirituality today Read More »
Sacred Heart Church in El Paso, Texas, continues to act as a refuge for migrants as thousands are expected to arrive in the city as Title 42 comes to an end. In response to the unprecedented surge of migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border which began in December 2022, Sacred Heart opened its gym with no …
Sacred Heart Church in El Paso Shelters Migrants Seeking Safety Read More »
By José Sanchez and Fannie Dionne Beneath the soaring dome of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Toronto, a group has been quietly pioneering a path of compassion and understanding for over a decade. Drawing inspiration from the time-tested teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, their mission incorporates many of the values of Ignatian accompaniment. …
Jesuits and LGBTQ+ Catholics: Bringing the colors of marginalized people to the Church Read More »
Par Clara Atallah It is hard to imagine the trials that the Lebanese people have endured in recent years. In 2019, a political crisis and a wave of insurrections paralyzed the land of the cedars. The country had already been hit hard by a devastating economic crisis and a sharp devaluation of the Lebanese pound, …
Lebanese Jesuits tend the invisible wounds of the Lebanese people Read More »