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Jesuit Leaders Call on Ignatian Family to Expand Advocacy Efforts on Behalf of Migrants

September 18, 2019 — The president of the Jesuit Conference and the U.S. and Canadian provincials released a joint statement calling for increased advocacy efforts.
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A Newly Ordained Jesuit Reflects on His Summer Assignment

Fr. Vinny Marchionni, SJ, who was ordained in June, reflects on his pastoral assignment this summer at a parish in Staten Island, NY.
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Remembering Fr. James Moore, SJ, Beloved Jesuit at Saint Joseph's University

Fr. James W. Moore, SJ, who served Saint Joseph's University for nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 92.
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Pope Francis' Prayer Request For September 2019

September 4, 2019 - This month Pope Francis is asking us to join him in praying for the protection of the ocean. "Our solidarity with the 'common home' is born from our faith. Let us pray this month that politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans."
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Four Jesuit Novices Profess First Vows

Following two years of study and apostolic service, four Jesuit novices of the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces pronounced first vows on Saturday, Aug. 10.
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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. Ignatius Church (Chapel Point)

Founded in 1641 by Fr. Andrew White, S.J., St. Ignatius Church is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in continuous service in the country.

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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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