Special Studies

Raymond earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City, Philippines, a master’s degree in software engineering from National University in Costa Mesa, California, and an advanced computer security certificate from Stanford University’s Center for Professional Development. Prior to entering the Society, he taught catechism classes to eighth grade students and fed the homeless at Christ Cathedral in Orange, California. Raymond completed his first studies at Loyola University Chicago and was a chaplain at San Quentin Prison in California during regency. He is currently studying MA in International Migration and Refugees, Georgetown School of Foreign Service.

Edward graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory School in San Jose, California. He completed a bachelor’s degree in political economy at the University of California, Berkeley. While in college he studied Mandarin Chinese in Taipei and after graduation facilitated the service, advocacy and justice ministry team for youth ministry with the San Jose Chinese Catholic Community. Prior to entering the Society, he worked as a budget analyst at NASA Ames Research Center. He completed his First Studies at St. Louis University and did his regency at the Newman Center of the University of California, San Diego. He is currently studying Graduate Studies in Education, University of San Francisco (11 January 2024); Teacher of Social Science, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco.

Lucas graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington with a BA in sociology and economics and an MA in sociology from Loyola University Chicago. In between his academic studies, Lucas served as a Jesuit Volunteer in Washington, DC. He has also been a volunteer in homeless shelters in the US, as well as in Florence, Italy, while a student at Gonzaga. Lucas completed his First Studies at Fordham University in New York and performed his Regency as a lecturer in sociology at Seattle University in Washington. He completed his theology studies at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, California and was ordained in June 2022. Currently, he is working on a PhD in Sociology  at UC San Diego.

Phillip earned a degree in religious studies and chemistry from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. While attending college he served as an ongoing intern with the Washington State Division of Developmental Disabilities and served as an assistant to a L’Arche community. He completed his First Studies at Loyola University Chicago and performed his regency at St Andrew Nativity School in Portland, Oregon and Gonzaga University in Spokane. He completed his Theology studies at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He was ordained in 2017 and then returned to student life. Currently, he is a doctoral student in philosophy at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Prior to entering the Society, Rob earned a degree in philosophy from Boston College. He completed his First Studies at St. Louis University in Missouri and performed his Regency at Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon. He studied Theology at Regis College in Toronto, ON, Canada. He was ordained in 2019. Currently, he is a doctoral student in philosophy at Boston College.

Prior to entering the Society, Llanera graduated from Jesuit High School in Carmichael, California and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He completed his First Studies at Saint Louis University in Missouri and finished Theology studies at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, CA. He did his Regency at St Ignatius College Preparatory School in San Francisco as well as at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles. He was ordained in 2018. He is currently a graduate student in Ignatian spirituality at Pontifical Comillas University in Madrid, Spain.

John received a bachelor’s degree in Theology from Villanova University in Villanova, PA. After joining the Society he completed his First Studies at St Louis University in Missouri. He later performed his Regency as a teacher for two years at Jesuit High School in Portland, OR and then in Cameroon he studied French while working for JRS (Jesuit Refugee Service). His Theology studies were completed at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkley, CA and he was ordained in 2021. Currently, he is a graduate student working toward an MBA in Sustainable Solutions at Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco, CA.