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Remembering Fr. George Coyne, SJ, former director of the Vatican Observatory

Fr. George V. Coyne, SJ, former director of the Vatican Observatory and scientific researcher, dies at 87.
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Global Migration Experts Build a “Culture of Hospitality and Solidarity”

February 13, 2020 — The Jesuits recently hosted a meeting of migration experts from the Global Ignatian Advocacy Network.
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Remembering Fr. John McDaniel, SJ, beloved minister, historian and treasurer for the Jesuits in Philadelphia

Fr. John McDaniel, SJ, beloved minister, historian and treasurer for the Jesuits in Philadelphia, dies at 79.

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"Human Dignity: A Cosmological/Ecological View" A Reflection by Jesuit Fr. John Surette

Feb. 1, 2020 - Last year, the Jesuits announced four new Universal Apostolic Preferences. One of these preferences was "To collaborate in the care of our Common Home," a call to protect the environment. To help answer this call, we will be sharing a series of monthly ecology reflections.
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Why Should We Advocate for Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees?

January 6, 2020 — This National Migration Week, Jesuit leaders urge us to support and advocate for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
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Reflecting on the Past Year: An Ignatian Annual Examen

January 1, 2020 — As the new year begins, Jesuits.org invites you to reflect on 2019 with this Ignatian Annual Examen courtesy of Xavier University’s Jesuitresource.org.
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The Journey to a Great Life

Jesuit scholastics reflect on their call to join the Society of Jesus

Mission

The mission of the Society of Jesus, as a religious order within the Catholic Church, is the service of faith and the promotion of the Gospel of peace in living and proclaiming the Word of God.

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Jesuit Parishes and Retreat Centers

There are 66 Jesuit parishes and 22 retreat centers in the United States. Jesuit parishes are situated in inner cities, suburbs, rural outposts and on college campuses and Native American reservations. Jesuit retreat centers can be found in places ranging from New England's rocky coast to the foothills of the Rockies and the rustic trails of Santa Clara Valley. They are part of urban landscapes, too.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Founded by the Jesuits in 1794, Holy Trinity is the oldest church in continuous operation in Washington, D.C.

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Ignatius House Retreat Center

For more than 50 years, the Ignatius House Retreat Center has been open to individuals of all faiths seeking a closer relationship with God.

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