1. Worked with immigrants and refugees in the Bronx, New York, during first studies at Fordham University.
2. Taught theology, supervised the Peer Ministry program and helped coordinate liturgies at Regis University in Denver.
3. Served as a deacon at St. Brigid and Gate of Heaven parishes in South Boston.
Will serve as parochial vicar at St. Francis Xavier College Church and assist at Loyola Academy, a Nativity-model middle school, both in St. Louis.
Matthew C. Stewart, S.J., was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, by his two wonderful parents alongside his younger brother. He met the Jesuits while a student at St. Louis University High School (SLUH). He attended Saint Louis University (SLU) where he majored in vocal performance, was involved in campus ministry and was an active member of his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. After college, he joined the Alum Service Corps (ASC) and taught theology and music at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri. After this volunteer year, Matt was hired at his alma mater, SLUH, where he worked for the six years prior to entering the Society, serving as a theology teacher, director of campus ministry, assistant racquetball coach and assistant music director for most of the school’s musicals. While teaching, Matt received his master’s degree in theology from SLU. Matt did his novitiate in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, and did apostolic work in New Orleans, Nicaragua, Denver and the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. After first vows, Matt studied philosophy at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, and was able to take classes at The Juilliard School. While in first studies, he taught English as a Second Language to immigrants and refugees at St. Rita’s Center in the Bronx. After graduating, Matt went to Denver to pursue a degree in choral conducting at the University of Denver while doing his regency at Regis University. While there, he taught theology, supervised the Peer Ministry program and coordinated liturgy alongside his colleagues in university ministry. Matt next earned his Licentiate in Sacred Theology at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry focusing on liturgical theology. He also served as a deacon at St. Brigid and Gate of Heaven parishes in South Boston. Currently, he serves as the Ignatian Formation Coordinator of the ASC in the USA Central and Southern Province. His first Mass will be at his home parish of Christ, Prince of Peace. After ordination, Matt will be serving as parochial vicar at St. Francis Xavier College Church and assisting at Loyola Academy, a Nativity model middle school, both in St. Louis.
Bachelor’s degree, music, Saint Louis University; Master’s degree, theology, Saint Louis University; Master’s degree, philosophical resources, Fordham University; Master’s degree, choral conducting, University of Denver; Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry