Society of Jesus Mourns Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
A letter from Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at age 95 on Dec. 31, 2022.
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A Jesuit Musician Shares His Advent Playlist
As Advent continues, perhaps these music selections might help you enter the season.
Passing the Torch to Women
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, …
Society of Jesus Celebrates Feast of St. Peter Claver, SJ
Today is the feast day of Saint Peter Claver, a Jesuit missionary known as the patron saint of slaves, African missions and interracial justice.
Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ’s Account of Ministering to Victims of the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb
Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus, was among the Jesuits ministering in Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945, when the United States detonated an atomic bomb over the city.
Ignatius and the Stars: A Prayer for the Close of the Ignatian Year
St. Ignatius, awed by mystery, draw our eyes ever upward to the heavens.
Society of Jesus in the United States Welcomes Overruling of Roe v. Wade
The Society of Jesus in the United States welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule Roe v. Wade. Abortion is a massive injustice in our society, and today’s ruling is a critical step toward the legal protection of all unborn children.
Two Jesuits Assassinated in Mexico
On June 20, 2022, in Cerocahui, Tarahumara, Mexico, Jesuit Fathers Javier Campos and Joaquín Mora were murdered while trying to defend a man who was seeking refuge in the church and who was being pursued by an armed person.
Society of Jesus Celebrates the Feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ
Today is the feast day of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, an Italian Jesuit known for his courage in serving the sick and his dedication to the education of young students.
Celebrating Cannonball Day
May 20, 2022 – For Jesuits, May 20 is not just another date on the calendar, but rather a pivotal moment in our founder’s history: It marks the anniversary of the spiritual conversion of St. Ignatius. St. Ignatius was struck by a cannonball 501 years ago today during the Battle of Pamplona, leaving him with …