Theology

Michael attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, California and graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in Theology. Prior to entering the Society, Michael worked as support staff at a residential facility for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Davis, California. He completed First Studies at St. Louis University in Missouri. He finished his regency at Bellarmine Preparatory School in San Jose, CA. Currently, he is studying theology at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, CA. 

Shane earned a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science and theater from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia and a master’s degree in entertainment technology from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For the ten years prior to entering the novitiate, he was a video game and theme park developer in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. He was excited to discover the spirituality and work of the Jesuits, as he looked for ways to combine his faith and his daily work. He completed his First Studies at Fordham University in New York. Shane completed his Regency working for Jesuit Refugee Service in Beirut, Lebanon. He recently completed a certificate in Pastoral Care of Migrants at Loyola School of Theology in Quezon City, Philippines. Currently, he is studying theology at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. 

Travis earned a bachelor’s in history/social studies from Western Washington University, and most recently worked as a licensed practical nurse in Buckley, Washington. His first contact with the Jesuits was through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Boston back in 2004-2005. When not singing while passing meds to his patients, Travis volunteers in various roles at his parish, practices piano and explores day hikes near Mount Rainier. He completed his First Studies at St Louis University. He completed his regency as a teacher of theology at Brophy College Prep in Phoenix, AZ. Currently, he is studying theology at Regis College in Toronto, Canada. 

Alex earned a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering from the University of California, Irvine and a master’s in physician assistant (PA) practice from the University of Southern California. He completed additional training at the Norwalk Hospital/Yale University PA Surgical Residency. Afterward, he practiced as a cardiothoracic surgery PA. He was active in the Vietnamese Christian Life Community, serving in the young adult ministry and training leaders for youth retreats. Alex enjoys cooking, hiking, and camping. He completed First Studies at Loyola University Chicago. He completed his regency as a pastoral associate in the Newman Center at University of California, San Diego. Currently, he is studying theology at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, CA. 

Myles attended Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas. He graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s in management and completed the sacrament of confirmation on campus at St. Ignatius Church. Myles returned to Jesuit Dallas to serve in the Alumni Service Corps, then pursued a master’s in counseling while working in campus ministry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He completed First Studies at Loyola University Chicago. He completed his regency at Brophy College Prep in Phoenix, AZ. Currently, he is studying theology at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.

Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego, and a master’s degree in information systems at Santa Clara University in California. He worked in information technology at startups in Silicon Valley and was also a sales system engineer. For over 20 years he volunteered as a catechist in the San Jose Vietnamese community and worked with youths and young adults. Completed his first studies at Loyola University Chicago and performed his regency working in the Newman Center at University of California, San Diego.  He is currently studying theology at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, CA.

Danilo moved to the United States from Nicaragua then went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to entering the Society, he worked as a library supervisor at UC Berkeley and ministered to Hispanic young adults at his parish. Danilo discovered Ignatian spirituality when he attended the Instituto Hispano at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in California. He completed First Studies at Loyola University Chicago and performed his Regency working at Hogar Divina Infantita, in Nador, Morocco. He is currently studying theology at Centre Sèvres in Paris, France.

Vincent attended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and while there he assisted in leading retreats and interned at the Newman Center. He graduated from Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He completed First Studies at St. Louis University in Missouri. He completed his regency working in pastoral ministry at Internado Ciudad de los Niños del Padre Cuéllar in Jalisco, Mexico. Currently, he is studying theology at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.

Daniel attended Loyola High School in Goa, India before moving to the United States to attend the University of Minnesota. At U of M he received a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Later he worked as a design engineer for a semi-conductor equipment company in the Silicon Valley. Daniel was actively involved with the Young Adult Ministry at Saint Martin of Tours Parish in the San Jose Diocese. He completed his First Studies at St. Louis University in Missouri and performed Regency at Jesuit High School in Carmichael, California, as a teacher of mathematics and theology. Currently, he is studying theology at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.

Dennis was born in the Philippines but moved to Southern California with his family during his childhood. While at the University of San Francisco (USF) he studied history and earned a master’s degree in political sociology from the London School of Economics. Prior to entering the Society, he worked in non-profit organizations including Mission Hiring Hall, an organization helping people find jobs in the San Francisco area. A Russian Greek-Catholic, Dennis first encountered the Jesuits growing up in the Philippines and discovered Ignatian spirituality at USF. He completed his First Studies at Fordham University in New York and completed his Regency working at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, California. He is now studying theology at Jesuit School of theology of Santa Clara in Berkeley, California.

An Nguyen moved with his family to the United States at the age of 9 from Vietnam. He graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. He completed further studies in pre-dentistry and evolution before discerning religious life. He taught Vietnamese in the local parish school and participated in the local diocesan discernment group before applying to the Society of Jesus. He completed First Studies at Loyola University Chicago. He completed his regency as a pastoral associate in the Newman Center at University of California, San Diego. Currently, he is studying theology at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, CA. 

An Hoang was born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam until his family moved to the United States in 2010. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Educational Sciences. For the five years prior to entering the Society he taught catechism at his local parish. Completed his first studies at Fordham University, Bronx, NY and performed his regency working in the office of Campus Ministry at Bellarmine College Preparatory School in San Jose, California. He is currently studying theology at Centre Sèvres in Paris, France.

Victor graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He was a member of the United States men’s national under-17 soccer team and played Division I soccer for UCLA. After college, he worked at Wabash College as an assistant soccer coach. After suffering a career-ending injury on his left ankle Victor found inspiration in Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s conversion. He completed his First Studies at Fordham University in New York and performed his regency working at the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales (Arizona and Mexico). Currently, he is studying theology at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.

John received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where he was also a resident assistant in the dorms. He participated in summer study abroad trips to Zambia and following graduation he lived in rural villages in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. There he taught residents how to obtain clean water as well as basic computer skills. He completed his First Studies at St. Louis University in Missouri and performed Regency working at Bellarmine College Preparatory School in San Jose, California. He is currently studying theology at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, CA.

Daniel earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in studio art and communication arts from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. As a professional multidisciplinary artist and designer, he previously worked for nonprofit arts organizations and art institutions as artist-in-residence, graphic designer, administrator, project coordinator, and curator. Prior to entering the Society, he worked as an arts educator with a broad spectrum of diverse communities. In this work he created projects with his students that utilized the arts as a conduit for social and restorative justice. For 16 years he volunteered with SEARCH Youth Ministries where he coordinated weekend retreats and workshops for young adults in disenfranchised communities throughout Los Angeles. He completed his First Studies at Fordham University in New York. During regency, he was the assistant to the dean of students at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He is currently studying theology at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.