April 23, 2025 – As the world continues to mourn the loss of Pope Francis, Jesuits of the USA East Province pause to reflect on and share the profound impact of his life and leadership. Many of our Jesuits were interviewed on how this first Jesuit pope shaped not only the Catholic Church but also their own vocations and missions.
Pastor Fr. James Donovan, SJ, and the Jesuits at St. Anthony’s Oceanside
Former Jesuit Conference President Fr. Timothy Kesicki, SJ, and America Media President and Editor-in-chief Fr. Sam Sawyer, SJ
Fr. Robert Hussey, SJ, Pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church and Fr. James Fleming, SJ, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Atlanta
Fr. Fred Betti, SJ, Chaplain at Canisius University
Fr. Paul Rourke, SJ, Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Fairfield University
