Sept. 8, 2023 – The Jesuits of the USA Central and Southern Province on Aug. 19, 2023, welcomed seven men to the Novitiate of St. Stanislaus Kostka, temporarily located in Culver City, California. Over the next two years, they will learn about the Society of Jesus and deepen their relationship with Jesus. A mix of …
Rev. David G. Allen, SJ, was born on April 6, 1936, in Springfield, IL. He attended Westfield Senior High School in Westfield, NJ, and earned a B.A. in German, Political Science, and History from Albion College in Albion, MI. After studying Czech at the U. S. Army Language School in Monterey, CA, and earning his …
Rev. William J. Bosch, SJ, was born on September 28, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI. He attended both Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI and Canisius High School, Buffalo, NY, and graduated from Aquinas Institute, Rochester, NY in 1946. At the end of his freshman year at Fordham University, Bronx, NY, he entered the Society of Jesus …
Back in 2020, we introduced a Jesuit-sponsored work in Baltimore City, Innovation Works. Then, Innovation Works was just getting started with its mission to bridge the racial wealth gap through social entrepreneurship and impact investing. Innovation Works’ origin ties back to Santa Clara University in California, where the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship has been …
Rev. James F. Keenan, SJ, was born on January 9, 1937, in the Jackson Heights area of Queens, NY. He attended Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, NY, before transferring to the St. Philip Neri School in Haverhill, MA, prior to entering the Society of Jesus at St. Andrew on Hudson, on August 14, 1956. …
August 10, 2023 – On Saturday, August 12, 2023, seven Jesuits of the USA Central and Southern Province – Matthew Brazzolotto, Joe Laughlin, José López, Carlos Martínez-Vela, Scott McKillip, Chris Ross and Paolo Taffaro – will pronounce perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. The …
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By Fr. John Swope, SJ Luis Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga (1901-1952) is known to all in Chile as Padre Hurtado. He was a Jesuit priest, lawyer, social worker, and writer. He founded the Hogar de Cristo (Home of Christ) in 1944 and the national review entitled, “Mensaje”. He was beatified in 1994 and canonized on October 23, 2005, by Pope Benedict …
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July 28, 2023 – The Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province has received a $1.5 million gift commitment from Raymond Hyer and Hector and Claire Vila, all of Tampa, Florida. The donation is the largest non-bequest gift in the history of the province. Mr. Hyer and the Vilas have designated these funds for Jesuit formation, …
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July 26, 2023 – On July 30, 2023, St. Matthew the Apostle Parish in St. Louis will hold its final Mass under the St. Matthew’s name. The parish will also no longer be connected with the Jesuits. These changes come as part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis’ “All Things New” initiative, an effort by …
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