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How the Jesuits Lead the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, Rooted in the Sacred Heart
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (364+ words) As Catholics prepare to celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 12 and the U. S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart on June 11 "as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of…...
Now Discern This: A Mini Retreat with "Magnifica Humanitas"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (656+ words) There has been an onslaught of essays, articles and hot takes on the matter " I invite you to read the encyclical itself and perhaps to spend some time with a few of the reflections our wider Jesuit community has written…...
Father General Calls for New Intensity in the Society of Jesus" Work with Young Adults
2+ week, 2+ day ago (206+ words) Fr. Sosa noted that young people all over the world are taking leadership roles to confront global challenges that include war, climate change and an erosion of human rights. "We see youth in Myanmar, Iran, Lebanon, Ukraine, the USA, South…...
How Open Should We Be to "Catholic Influencers"? with Kristin Peterson
2+ week, 6+ day ago (253+ words) Jesuits. org How Open Should We Be to "Catholic Influencers? with Kristin Peterson Last summer, the Vatican hosted a big meeting of what it called "digital missionaries and Catholic influencers. Host Mike Jordan Laskey admits he felt a little queasy…...
Jesuit Headlines: A New Jesuit Bishop, Diaconate Ordinations, a Jesuit Centenarian and More
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1174+ words) May 7, 2026 " Here is the latest news from the Jesuits in Canada and the United States. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Michael Castori, SJ, to serve as the next bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu. He will succeed Bishop Larry…...
Fr. Michael Castori, SJ, Appointed Bishop of Honolulu
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (167+ words) May 6, 2026 " Today, Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr. Michael Castori, SJ, as the next bishop of Honolulu. He will succeed Bishop Larry Silva, who has served since 2005. Fr. Castori, of Jesuits West, currently serves as rector of the Arrupe Jesuit Residence…...
Everyday Ignatian: A Humble Drive with St. Ignatius
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (435+ words) Everyday Ignatian is a series written by guest contributors, chronicling their daily lives and experiences through the lens of Ignatian spirituality." When my husband and I moved out of New York City to suburban New Jersey a few years ago,…...
Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Jesuit Call for Peace
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) April 23, 2026 " The following letter, "Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Jesuit Call for Peace," was published today by the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States and is signed by the conference's six major Jesuit superiors. Encouraged by the Holy…...
Everyday Ignatian: The Discernment of Stars and Spirits
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (86+ words) Everyday Ignatian is a series written by guest contributors, chronicling their daily lives and experiences through the lens of Ignatian spirituality." "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, anything your heart desires will come to…...
39 Years, 364 Days and God's Merciful Grace: A Spiritual Autobiography
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (684+ words) Forty, of course, is a significant number for Christians. Noah and his family weathered the Flood for 40 days before landing on dry land. The Israelites wandered the desert for 40 years before entering the promised land. Jesus fasted and was tempted…...