Jesuits USA Central and Southern

A Prayer for #AshWednesday by Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, of @JesuitsUCS. ow.ly/5e6T50MZipM 🙏

Fr. Penn Dawson, SJ, assistant professor at @loyola_NOLA, and Fr. Randall Gibbens, SJ, president of Cristo Rey Jesuit in Houston, professed their final vows in separate Masses. Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, received their vows during a recent visitation to @JesuitsUCS.

The Jesuits and colleagues of the @JesuitsUCS Province welcomed Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, for his province visitation beginning January 26. Read more: ow.ly/CrZL50Yan4V

Congratulations to Br. Robert Buckland, SJ, who pronounced his First Vows at a Mass at University Chapel at @FordhamNYC. Robert, a native of Belize, worked during his novitiate at @americamag

After retreat, the Major Superiors made a pilgrimage to the Holy Door. A powerful symbolic act of conversion and renewal before they discuss global challenges. Asking for God's mercy to guide their discernment. #Jesuits #MMS #Rome #Pilgrimage

Fr. Matt Ruhl, SJ, of @JesuitsUCS, and three companions completed a cross-country bike ride to raise money for Catholic schools in Belize. angelusnews.com/local/la-catho…

Grateful for the delegation from El Paso that visited with Pope Leo to share messages from migrants in the US. May we as a church speak out against injustice & stand with people in our communities who are living in fear and terror as they continue to be criminalized and targeted

Tonight we were thrilled to announce the establishment of the Sciuto Institute for Teaching Excellence, made possible by a $16M gift commitment (the largest in SLUH history) from John Schaefer ‘70 and his wife Pamela Zilly. SITE honors Matt Sciuto ‘70 and his 39-year legacy of teaching and coaching at SLUH. Initiating a bold new chapter in Jesuit education, SITE will position SLUH as a national leader in classroom teaching for generations to come. It will ensure the best classroom experience for students through a range of resources for faculty to grow in their subject expertise and approach to pedagogy. Learn more: sluh.org/SITE #SLUHlaunchSITE #SLUHTeachingExcellence #SLUHCollegePrep #JesuitEducated #AMDG

On August 16, 10 men entered the Society of Jesus at the @JesuitsUCS Novitiate of St. Stanislaus Kostka in Denver. ow.ly/zaUq50WQH3y

St Louis based Jesuits of the US Central and Southern (@JesuitsUCS) has a great article on Police Chaplain John Fava 'Our Men In Active Ministry'➡️ jesuitscentralsouthern.org/become-a-jesui… Enjoy your retirement brother Fava! #STL #StLouis #Catholic #Jesuit

Congratulations to Paul Gillam, SJ, Tom Laughlin, SJ, Jackson Graham, SJ, Viêt Vu, SJ, and Corey Jackson, SJ, of @JesuitsUCS, who pronounced first vows in the Society of Jesus on August 9 at @RegisUniversity in Denver. beajesuit.org

Just to be clear, ICE is not just targeting criminals or even people who entered illegally. People like Carlos entered legally and were following the legal process. This new tactic is trying to criminalize, detain, and deport without due process. I call that injustice

Please pray for the five @JesuitsUCS novices who will profess first vows of poverty, chastity and obedience on August 9 at University Chapel at @RegisUniversity: Paul Gillam, SJ, Jackson Graham, SJ, Corey Jackson, SJ, Tom Laughlin, SJ, and Viêt Vu, SJ.

Congratulations to Fr. Orlando Portalatin, SJ, and Fr. William Manaker, SJ, of @JesuitsUCS, who were ordained priests on June 14 by the Most Reverend Daniel Flores, Bishop of Brownsville, Texas. ➡️ jesuits.org/ordination

Two new priests for the @JesuitsUCS. Congrats Frs. Orlando Portalatin, SJ, and William Manaker, SJ, ordained today in New Orleans. AMDG

Beautiful story in Tampa Bay Magazine on the extraordinary 125-year legacy of Jesuit High School in Tampa. @JesuitsUCS #AMDG #MenforOthers #Brotherhood

A beautiful homily from Fr Carlos Esparza SJ today to our @RockhurstHS community. Blessed Holy Thursday. @JesuitsUCS @DioceseKCSJ AMDG

A Prayer for #AshWednesday by Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, of @JesuitsUCS. ow.ly/5e6T50MZipM 🙏

Our province is blessed with more than 60 young Jesuits in formation. Please keep these guys in your prayers and pray, too, that the Lord continues to help young people say YES to priesthood and religious life. @JesuitsUCS @BeAJesuit

Congratulations to Fr. Jeremy Zipple, SJ, who professed final vows in the Society of Jesus on January 17, 2025, at St. John's College in Belize, where he serves as director of campus ministry. #AMDG @JesuitsUCS