Social Justice Archives - USA East Province

Outreach at Old St. Joseph Church in Philadelphia provides meals and so much more

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 …

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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.

A Jesuit Priest’s First Assignment

By Mike Gabriele Ten years of formation—a full decade—it’s no wonder Jesuit ordinations are such a joyous occasion. Each June, a new group of Jesuit scholastics, having spent ten years of their lives in formation, become priests, ready to serve the Church and the people of God. While some quickly return to finish an advanced …

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The Beatification of Fr. Rutilio Grande, SJ, a Prophet Like John the Baptist

Fr. Rutilio Grande, SJ, like John the Baptist, placed himself on the margins and called people to conversion.

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Iraq

By Fr. Daniel Corrou, SJ We were driving to the village of Qaraqosh, Iraq late in the evening and the temperature was still absurdly hot: 120 degrees F. In the darkness of the drive, I was reminded that we were driving a very real Via Cruxis. In 2014, Christians, Yezidis (Ezidis), and many Muslims had …

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The Jesuit Antiracism Sodality East: August 2021

Ignatian Volunteers Create Sustainable Solutions for Nonprofits

By Christine Eberle Regional Advisory Board, IVC Philadelphia/South Jersey Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations, but the constant cycle of recruiting, scheduling, and orienting newcomers can be a challenge to forward momentum. Similarly, for many individuals seeking to donate their talents, it’s not enough to fill a slot on a schedule; they long to …

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India COVID-19 Emergency Response

Jesuits USA East stands in solidarity with the people of India. The country has suffered well over 215,000 deaths to COVID-19, while the infection count has reached close to 20 million. During this second wave, there are nearly 400,000 infected and over 3,500 dead each day. What’s more, India currently accounts for 40% of the …

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2021 Lenten Racial Justice Prayer and Reflection Resource

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 …

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