Discover the inspiring story of George Al Frieh, a Syrian refugee who, with the aid of the Service Jésuite des Réfugiés (SJR) Canada, overcame the challenges of war, language barriers, and integration to pursue his dreams in Montreal. Learn how SJR’s compassionate support makes a difference.
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.
Explore the Avenir Gesù project, a blend of cultural heritage and modern development in Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles, fostering art, spirituality, and community.
The Winter 2024 issue of Jesuits magazine features stories on our Jesuits serving in Rome, Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries and a pull-out resource for your Lenten prayer. Download it here.
Discover Christina Pinnavaria’s transformative journey from struggling with mental health and alcohol dependence to finding hope and healing through prayer and participation in the Spiritual Transformation in Recovery (STIR) program. This inspiring story highlights the power of community support, spiritual accompaniment, and the courage to face life’s challenges one step at a time.
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 …