“I would tell anyone considering the Society of Jesus that he has no idea the joy that is awaiting him if he just says yes. To ‘trust the process’ actually works. My journey of formation has shown me the depths of God’s love for me and for the people of the world. I am constantly surprised by the ways I am called to labor alongside the Lord.”
Will pursue a Licentiate in Sacred Theology at the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry.
Michael Mohr, SJ, was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by his wonderful parents Jeff and Lisa alongside his amazing sister, Brittany. A graduate of Catholic High School, Michael first began thinking about religious life thanks to the witness of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, to whom he remains grateful. He studied English and secondary education at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was also active in a number of clubs and associations, especially the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. During high school and college, he spent his summers working with youth in the Navajo Nation. After college, Michael was hired to teach high school English at St. Joseph Catholic School in Madison, Mississippi. During those three years, the idea of serving the church as a priest and teacher became more and more attractive.
In the novitiate, Michael did apostolic work in Kansas City, St. Louis and Houston. He studied philosophy at Saint Louis University and completed his regency at St. Louis University High School. While there, he taught English and theology, assisted with the band, and helped with pastoral ministry and retreats. Additionally, much of Michael’s formation was shaped by numerous international experiences of service and study, including Spanish studies in Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico; working with Indigenous communities in Guyana; pastoral work in Belize; teaching English in Vietnam to his brother Jesuits; working with Jesuit Refugee Service in Uganda; and studying theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University.
In Rome, Michael participated in Living Stones, a young adult group focused on spiritual formation and giving faith-based art and architectural visits through different churches. His first Mass will be at St. Francis Xavier College Church in St. Louis. After ordination, he will pursue the Licentiate in Sacred Theology at the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry.
Bachelor’s degree, English, Millsaps College; Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University
