Five Jesuit novices of the USA East Province pronounced first vows on August 14, 2021 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, NY. Pictured below are: Back row: Christian Zombek, SJ, and Luke Lapean, SJ. Front row: Mario Verde, SJ, Robert Lorenz, SJ, and Ronald Jacobs, SJ. Their journey began two years ago, …
From May 2021 until July 2022, the Society of Jesus celebrates an Ignatian Year. What is an Ignatian Year? May 20, 2021 marked the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion — that fateful day when Ignatius the soldier, struck by a cannonball, began his transformation into Ignatius the pilgrim. How might we grow in our …
Fr. Kevin Hughes, SJ, was ordained a Jesuit priest in August 2020 and currently serves as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Portland, ME. In this 1-minute Easter reflection below, Fr. Hughes shares what we all have felt—that we have been living a perpetual Lent over the last year. And so he …
Here is a list of Ignatian resources from OIS and our partners across the Ignatian community designed to accompany you on your spiritual journey through Lent. Programs and Retreats Jesuit Connections and Charis invite young adults (20’s and 30’s) to engage in this time of introspection, prayer and selfless giving through weekly, online small group …
Introduction USA East Provincial Fr. Joseph O’Keefe, SJ, has called each Jesuit to pray and reflect deeply on racial justice and equity work, suggesting that Lent may be a time to undertake this effort. We are asked to examine our conscience, no matter where we are in our lives and ministries, confront the reality of …
2021 Lenten Racial Justice Prayer and Reflection Resource Read More »
Here a few resources from across the Ignatian community to accompany you and deepen your prayer during this season of preparation. 25 Days of Ignatian Spiritual Gifts Jesuit Conference of Canada and the US As members of the Ignatian family — Jesuits and Jesuit collaborators, individuals formed by the Spiritual Exercises or educated at Jesuit …
Click here to watch the Live Ordination Mass on August 8 at 10:30 am from the Saint Joseph’s University Chapel. Click here to watch the Live First Vows Mass for novices on August 7 at 4:00 pm at the Cathedral in Syracuse. In a typical year, Jesuit provinces across the country celebrate ordinations in early …
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