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The Feast of St. Francis Xavier, SJ: One of the First Jesuits

Dec. 3, 2018 — December 3 marks the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, one of the first Jesuits, who is considered by some to be the greatest missionary since the time of the Apostles.
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Jesuit Works Along the East Coast Celebrate Jesuit Vocations Month

Nov. 28, 2018 - More than 90% of Jesuit apostolates in the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces hosted vocation awareness events during the month of November. View highlights from just a few of these works, which have spent this month encouraging those discerning to pursue their vocations.
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Remembering Fr. Francis Reese, SJ, Beloved Pastor and servant to Latino Communities

Fr. Francis X. Reese, SJ, beloved pastor, minister and faithful servant to Latino communities, has died at the age of 91.
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Society of Jesus Ordains New Deacons

This year, U.S. and Canadian Jesuits were ordained to the diaconate at several different Masses in the United States, Canada, Rome, Paris and Cairo.
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Remembering Fr. Joseph Sanders, SJ, Beloved Professor at Wheeling Jesuit University

Fr. Joseph P. Sanders, SJ, beloved professor at Wheeling Jesuit University, has died at the age of 88.
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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.

St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Parish

Since 1869, St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Parish in Woodstock, Md., has fostered its identity, mission and spirituality in the way of St. Ignatius.

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Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth

The Jesuit Center in Wernersville, Penn., is a place of natural beauty, welcoming quiet and spiritual sustenance for those who seek peace within.

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