Four Jesuit Novices Profess First Vows
Following two years of study and apostolic service, four Jesuit novices of the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces pronounced first vows on Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Remembering Jesuit Brother Sebastian Boccabella
Aug. 5, 2019 – Br. Sebastian A. Boccabella, SJ was born in Brooklyn to Carmen and Marie (Gesualdi) Boccabella on September 4, 1931. At the age of 19, he entered the Society of Jesus at St. Andrew-on-Hudson (July 14, 1950) as a Novice Brother. After pronouncing his vows in 1952, Br. Boccabella worked for one …
The Feast of the First Jesuit: St. Ignatius Loyola
July 31, is the feast of St. Ignatius Loyola – the founder of the Society of Jesus. Born in 1491, Ignatius was a different kind of saint. As the noted Jesuit historian Fr. John O’Malley, SJ, observed, “Ignatius redefined the traditional basis of saintliness,” which usually involved a degree of unworldliness. In contrast, Fr. O’Malley …
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Collaborating for the Greater Good
Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, recently announced four new Universal Apostolic Preferences that will guide the Jesuits’ mission for the next 10 years.
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Names Next President
Camille Naughton has been named the second president of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit, which was founded in 2013.
Jesuits Celebrate Ordination of 22 New Priests
The Society of Jesus is proud to announce the ordination of 22 new priests in Canada, the United States and Haiti.
Remembering Jesuit Father Paul J. Dugan
May 11, 2019 – Fr. Paul J. Dugan, SJ, was born in South Buffalo, N.Y., on March 20, 1924, to Simon and Mary Klas Dugan. He attended the LaSalle Brothers’ St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, a strong rival for Canisius, the Jesuit High School in Buffalo. However, upon graduation, Fr. Dugan went to Canisius College and …
Remembering Jesuit Father Mallick J. Fitzpatrick
April 25, 2019 – Fr. Mallick J. Fitzpatrick, SJ, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on August 16, 1929, and grew up in Queens. His parents were Mallick and Elizabeth “Beth” Flynn Fitzpatrick. He attended Saints Joachim and Anne’s Grammar School in Queens and then Regis High School in Manhattan. Upon graduation he entered the Society …
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The 2019 Jesuit GALA
April 12, 2019 – On April 8, more than 600 friends, supporters and alumni gathered for the USA Northeast Province’s 2019 Jesuit GALA. More than 80 of those attendants were Jesuits from around the world in various stages of formation. In years past, the province has honored individuals who have worked selflessly for the greater …
Saint Peter’s Preparatory School Names First Lay President
Dr. Michael A. Gomez (’91) has been appointed as the school’s 28th president.