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December 4, 2019 — Fr. Dan Corrou, SJ recently attended the first vows of two Jesuits in Beirut, Lebanon, amidst cries of revolution.
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The Feast of St. Francis Xavier, SJ

December 3, 2019 — Today is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, one of the first Jesuits, who is considered by some to be the greatest missionary since the time of the Apostles.
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Everyday Ignatian: Prayer Showed Me My Anger — And That’s a Good Thing

November 26, 2019 — Shannon K. Evans, a writer and mother of five, chronicles moments of grace in her daily life.
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An Ignatian Examen for Thanksgiving

November 25, 2019 — For Thanksgiving, we're sharing an Examen prayer of gratitude, adapted by Marquette University Campus Ministry.
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Jesuits Condemn Escalating Violence in Nicaragua

November 22, 2019 — Following a violent clash between police forces and student protestors at the Jesuit University of Central America (UCA) in Nicaragua, international Jesuit groups jointly condemned the Nicaraguan government for escalating violence in the country.
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On 30th Anniversary of UCA Jesuit Martyrdom, El Salvador Continues to Seek Justice

November 16, 2019 — “How do you help us? Only open your human heart, your Christian heart,” Fr. Ignacio Ellacuría, SJ, told students at Santa Clara University in 1982.
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Publications

Since St. Ignatius bought a printing press in 1556, the Jesuits have been involved in communications. Today the Society of Jesus publishes a number of award-winning journals and publications. Click below to access our latest issues.

America 10/14/19

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Stages of Jesuit Formation with Fr. Chris Calderón, SJ

How long does it take to become a Jesuit priest or brother? Fr. Chris Calderón, SJ helps demystify the whole the process (known as formation) of a man becoming a Jesuit priest or brother. Learn more about what it takes to be a Jesuit at beajesuit.org.

Our Mission

To work for reconciliation every day — with God, with human beings and with the environment

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Jesuit Parishes and Retreat Centers

There are 66 Jesuit parishes and 22 retreat centers in the United States. Jesuit parishes are situated in inner cities, suburbs, rural outposts and on college campuses and Native American reservations. Jesuit retreat centers can be found in places ranging from New England's rocky coast to the foothills of the Rockies and the rustic trails of Santa Clara Valley. They are part of urban landscapes, too.

Immaculate Conception Parish

Situated in the heart of downtown New Orleans, Immaculate Conception Parish welcomes those who live, work and visit downtown.

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Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House is located on 80 acres of gently rolling meadows and wooded countryside just 40 miles northwest of Chicago.

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