December 9, 2019 — The first indigenous Mass organized by the Church of the Gesù took this year, to the sounds of the indigenous teweikan drums in a prayerful atmosphere.
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December 6, 2019 — This year, U.S. and Canadian Jesuits were ordained to the diaconate at several different Masses in both countries.
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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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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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November 26, 2019 — Shannon K. Evans, a writer and mother of five, chronicles moments of grace in her daily life.
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November 25, 2019 — For Thanksgiving, we're sharing an Examen prayer of gratitude, adapted by Marquette University Campus Ministry.
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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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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
America 9/30/19
America 9/16/19
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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.
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.
St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Parish
Since 1869, St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Parish in Woodstock, Md., has fostered its identity, mission and spirituality in the way of St. Ignatius.
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Ignatius House Retreat Center
For more than 50 years, the Ignatius House Retreat Center has been open to individuals of all faiths seeking a closer relationship with God.
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