JCCU 2020 Novices Showcase (English) v1

David, 46, graduated from Althoff Catholic High School. He went on to receive a bachelor’s in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. He served for 20 years as a police officer with the city

Jean, 25, took an English course at the Haitian American Caucus and then studied journalism. He also has experience in teaching languages and computer graphics. He is a former member of Kiro Catholic Youth Group and the Saint Ignatius Choir

Luigi, 21, was born in the Philippines and lived in Vancouver for most of his life. Prior to joining the novitiate, he studied chemistry for three years at the University of British Columbia. He then worked in two laboratories, including

Nicholas, 22, attended a Catholic high school and then Saint Louis University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in theology and Catholic studies. Nick enjoys reading, fitness and photography, and took up cycling as a quarantine hobby. A Spider-Man comic

Antonio, 22, finished formal studies in 2017. He has taught catechesis at Collège Saint Bertin and Collège Sainte Thérèse in Port-Margot, and loves music.

“After much reflection and discernment, I decided to enter the Society of Jesus in order to respond

Jason, 26, is a native of the New Orleans area and a graduate of Jesuit High School, New Orleans. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Dallas, earning degrees in history and politics. After graduation, Jason returned to

Angelo, 25, earned a bachelor’s in theology from Loyola University Chicago, where he conducted research in contemporary Marian devotional practices in Rome and Beijing. Prior to entering the Society, he completed an M.T.S. at the Boston College School of Theology

Michelangelo, 51, is of Italian, Syrian, and Lebanese origin, and grew up on three continents. He studied mechanical engineering in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating in 1990, and then moved to Canada to work in computer sales, marketing, and support. His path

Brennan, 23, grew up in Bremerton, Washington and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with majors in the Program of Liberal Studies and German. During his time at Notre Dame he also studied in Munich, Heidelberg, and Jerusalem. Brennan

Patrick, 22, graduated from Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha. Patrick continued his education at Creighton University graduating with a degree in Secondary Education and Theology. While at Creighton, he became more acquainted with the Jesuits and began to discern

Jaden, 22, graduated from Harvard University in 2019, where he majored in chemistry and physics and minored in the comparative study of religion. Jaden was active in the Harvard Catholic Student Association as an altar server and sacristan and has

Will, 28, first discerned Jesuit life while living in Cincinnati, following a retreat at Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Ontario. He spent several months praying with Fr. James Martin, S.J.’s books and Examen podcast. A few months later, Will left

Marco, 23, was born in El Paso, Texas, where he attended Cathedral High School. He attended Georgetown University, where he earned a degree in foreign service. Marco spent the last year with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Houston, working as

Beau, 26, grew up in the Houston suburbs and attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory before pursuing a degree in biology at Saint Louis University. After college, Beau was a member of the Alum Service Corps at De Smet Jesuit in

Cyrus, 38, earned a bachelor’s in English Literature and Middle Eastern Studies at Columbia University, an MLitt in English at Oxford, and a law degree at Yale. Over the past decade he has practiced law, taught at Seattle University, and

Alec, 26, received a bachelor’s in religion at Colgate University. Raised in a Jewish family, Alec came to the Christian faith his first year of college, was baptized as a sophomore, and entered the Catholic church after experiencing the 19th

Stanley, 21, graduated in 2019 from the Lycée Jacques Roumain in Martissant/Haiti. He volunteered with the community of L’Arche Carrefour and has a passion for reading and music.

“I decided wholeheartedly to enter the Society of Jesus, to follow Christ in

Pierre, 34, studied in Venezuela where he obtained a bachelor’s in computer engineering. He worked for more than four years at the Haitian Prime Minister’s Office as an analyst/programmer. He loves listening to sacred music and reading.

“My long-held idea of

Suffren, 23, is a graduate of Bac II and is passionate about music and reading.

“I appreciate the Jesuits for their way of praying and their way of relating to people. In fact, it is through these attitudes that I have

Austin, 23, graduated in 2019 with a psychology and philosophy degree with honors from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. During his studies, Austin participated in a missionary program in Uganda, Africa, and an internship program with the Lasallian brothers in

Fr. Landman, 33, is a priest ordained for the Diocese of Victoria, Texas. He most recently served as parochial vicar of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Port Lavaca, Texas. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Max attended Texas

Stephen, 32, is an Eagle Scout. He recently received his Ph.D. in sociology at Kansas State University, where he conducted research to help farmers better manage groundwater. A 2014 convert to Catholicism, Stephen has studied abroad in Egypt, South Africa

Brian, 23, was raised in Carmel, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis. He attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis, where he first encountered the Jesuits and began discerning his vocation. He continued his studies and discernment at Marquette University, where

Ed, 32, earned his bachelor’s in philosophy from the Jesuit-run Ateneo de Davao University in the Philippines, which he attended since preschool. He volunteered in the Eversley Childs Sanitarium (Leprosarium) in Cebu, Philippines. Ed worked as an investment banker and

Abin, 28, was born in Saudi Arabia, where he lived for twelve years. He then moved to India, where his parents are from, and stayed for four years before settling in Canada in 2009. After completing a degree in psychology

Edgardo, 41, has a bachelor’s in computer science and a master’s in computer information systems and worked as a project manager and application analyst and developer in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He has a private pilot’s license and is an

TA, 27, graduated from San Francisco State University where he received his bachelor’s in human physiology. He volunteered as a fifth-grade catechist and as a youth ministry leader at Most Holy Trinity Church and Our Lady of La Vang in

Justin, 27, went to St. Peters Boys High School on Staten Island, New York, as well as St. Peter’s University, where he earned a bachelor’s in life science. He also earned a bachelor’s in nursing at Warner College on Staten

Robens, 19, finished formal studies in 2019. He was an active member of the Kiro Catholic Youth Group and an altar server in the parish of Saint Pius X in Ducis. He loves soccer and reading. Sometimes he writes short

Joshua, 33, grew up in northwest Kansas. He has a bachelor’s in philosophy and a master’s in public administration. Josh never considered a vocation to the religious life until a friend gave him a copy of The Jesuit Guide to

Mike, 23, first felt called to the Jesuits at Cathedral High School in the fall of 2015, when his theology teacher took him to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia. He graduated with a bachelor’s in physics and mathematics from Georgetown

John Paul, 25, graduated from Ateneo de Davao University in the Philippines with a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies, minor in language and literature. There, he worked as a sacristan in the university chapel where he also served as a choir

Peterson, 24, studied Haitian civil law and was a teacher at the Marie Esther Christine Blondin School, run by the Sisters of Saint Anne. Passionate about reading the lives of the saints, he also enjoys writing. He strives to work

John, 30, completed a bachelor’s in history at the University of Toronto, minoring in both Christianity and culture and East Asian studies. After graduating, he worked in Toronto's financial district for a year and a half. He then joined the

Brandon, 25, attended the University of Alabama, where he earned a bachelor’s in history. As a student, Brandon participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and was confirmed and received into the Catholic Church in March 2016. Last

Patrick, 29, completed degrees in political philosophy and English literature at McGill University. After attending law school at the University of Alberta, he practiced as a litigation attorney for two years. He then decided to work in a L’Arche community

Denulson, 22, was an altar boy in the parish of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima. After formal studies, he completed a course in silkscreen printing and then began to study business administration (level three). He is certified as

Jacob, 22, graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s in history. While at UCSB, Jacob became actively involved at St. Mark’s University parish by volunteering to teach First Communion classes, serving as sacristan and

Kyle, 27, graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s in chemistry and a master’s in physiology. Afterward, he spent two years working in a research lab studying iron metabolism. He then entered the

Nico, 22, is a graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a