This year marks the 50th anniversary of fourteen USA East Jesuits who entered the Society of Jesus in 1973. Pictured below are: Top row – Jesuit Fathers Michael Hilbert, Martin Moleski, Kevin Quinn, Matthew Roche, Francois Gick, Joseph McHugh, and John Michalowski. Bottom row – Jesuit Fathers Paul Sullivan, James Yannarell, John Barron, John Conley, …
Magis is a Latin adverb meaning “more; greater.” Jesuits often use this term to describe a call to do more for others and in so, do more for Christ. MAGIS is also the name of a gathering organized by the Society of Jesus in which young adults (18-35 years old) from the Ignatian Family come …
by Caroline Matovic, BEd, BscN, Spiritual Director at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish The flame of Ignatian Spirituality is ablaze at St. Raphael the Archangel parish! “And the hunger for more (the magis, as referred to by St. Ignatius) is clearly evident with growing attendance and feedback from parishioners who are involved in Ignatian-based programming,” …
In August of 2021, more than 90 years after benefactors Nicholas and Genevieve Brady gifted the grounds and buildings for the Novitiate of St. Isaac Jogues, the Jesuit Center at Wernersville officially closed. Although the novitiate itself was moved from Wernersville in 1993, the retreat center remained as a peaceful destination for many seeking the …
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Rev. Daniel J. Mulhauser, SJ, was born on January 28, 1927, in Syracuse, NY. He grew up in the West End where he attended Porter School. He was a dedicated Boy Scout earning his Eagle Scout award in the summer of 1942. The family moved in 1942 to western New York. He graduated from Kenmore …
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Rev. Joseph J. Feeney, SJ, was born on October 8, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Joseph’s Prep and entered the Novitiate of St. Isaac Jogues in Wernersville, PA, on August 14, 1952. He received his bachelor’s degree and Masters in English, as well as his Licentiate in Philosophy from Loyola Seminary in Shrub …
As Advent continues, perhaps these music selections might help you enter the season.
For the past 29 years, a New Year’s Eve Interfaith Prayer Service celebration has been held at St. Ignatius Church at 740 North Calvert Street in Baltimore City. Started in 1993 by the pastor, Father William Watters, S.J., the Service has gathered representatives from many different faiths, government services and various city programs to thank …
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Old St. Joseph Church, founded by the Jesuits in 1733, is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the city of Philadelphia and among the oldest in the United States. The church has a long and storied history and presence in Philadelphia and to this day remains a vibrant Catholic community approaching the 300th anniversary of …
Outreach at Old St. Joseph Church in Philadelphia provides meals and so much more Read More »
Now more than ever, women are taking the helm at Jesuit institutions By Mike Gabriele Since 1846, when the Jesuits took over the newly founded St. John’s College (now Fordham University), a Jesuit priest has served as president —176 years. Most recently, Fr. Joseph M. McShane, SJ, led the institution for nearly two decades. Now, …