Fr. Steve Katsouros, SJ, a Jesuit of the USA East Province, penned the article below while serving as dean and executive director at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago, a two-year program for students who want to go to college but aren’t sure how to pay for it. It’s a great first step for them to …
Students’ Hopes Feed Those Who Accompany Them by Fr. Steve Katsouros, SJ Read More »
By Mike Gabriele Fr. Patrick Nolan, SJ, was ordained to the priesthood on June 9, 2018. On that special day, at least in spirit, he became even closer to his mother’s late brother, James R. Dolan (that’s Dolan, not Nolan). Why? Because Fr. Nolan’s favorite uncle growing up was not simply “Uncle Jimmy”; …
By William Bole and Mike Gabriele Although it can be extremely challenging to provide an education to refugees—children and adults escaping violence and unrest in their homelands—it is by far the best way to aid them in starting over with hope for a better future. The coronavirus pandemic has made this task all the more …
December 22, 2020 – Fr. George A. Restrepo, SJ, was born to George and Julia (Mallarino) Restrepo on December 19, 1933, in Washington Heights, New York City. He attended Regis High School (1948-52) and entered the Society of Jesus at St. Andrew on Hudson on August 14, 1952. After his first vows George spent one …
Dec. 21, 2020 – Fr. William A. Barry, SJ, was called to eternal life on Fri., Dec. 18, 2020. Fr. Barry was born on Nov. 22, 1930, entered the Society of Jesus on August 14, 1950, and was ordained on June 16, 1962. He pronounced his final vows on August 15, 1967. Bill served as …
Dec. 24, 2020 – Christmas blessings from the USA East Jesuits to you and your loved ones! We hope that as the year winds down, you and your family can find renewed hope in celebrating the birth of our Savior. Fr. Jason Downer, SJ, a pastoral minister at San Antonio Parish in Saipan has shared …
Do not be afraid; for see – I bring you tidings of great joy to all people. – Luke 2:10 Dear Friends, The beautiful and consoling message, “Do not be afraid,” appears 115 times in sacred scripture. In this verse, we hear the angel announcing the reason for glad tidings: Jesus Christ is born, …
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Oct. 15 2020 – Fr. Matt Cassidy, SJ, while assigned to Xavier High School, Chuuk, found himself unable to reach Chuuk. The Federated States of Micronesia closed their borders in March. The closest that Fr. Cassidy could come was the U.S. territory of Guam. He arrived in August. After two weeks of quarantine Fr. Cassidy …