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At Gonzaga University, Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, Calls for Action on Climate Crisis

March 14, 2023 — Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, returned to his alma mater, Gonzaga University, on March 9, 2023, to deliver a talk with practical advice and inspiration for addressing the climate crisis. He emphasized Pope Francis’ challenge that caring for the planet will take all its residents’ best efforts. As the Prefect of the …

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Jesuits Respond to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

After the severe earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey, Jesuit Refugee Service is leading the Jesuit response and has already launched an appeal for funds.

Celebrating Our Jubilarians

Our 2022 Jesuits West jubilarians have served in a variety of ministries at apostolates across the western United States. We asked some of this year’s jubilarians to reflect on the greatest grace of their Jesuit vocation.

Jesuits West’s Apostolic Planning Moves Forward as Steering Committee Meets in Portland

This fall, as part of the Jesuits West Province’s apostolic planning process, 1,129 people affiliated with the province engaged in a series of spiritual conversations to discern where God is calling the province.

Fr. Randy Roche, SJ: An Exercise in Faith and Love

As Advent continues, perhaps these music selections might help you enter the season.

Jesuits Gather to Celebrate the Life of Arnie Shafer

By Tracey Primrose December 7, 2022 — Exactly one year to the date that the Jesuits West Province unexpectedly lost its long-serving provincial assistant for health care, Arnie Shafer, Jesuits gathered today to celebrate and give thanks for his life. At a Mass held in the chapel at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center—the province’s retirement/health care …

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Experiencing God’s Healing, Time After Time

These Ignatian retreats help people in prison find God.

A Jesuit Musician Shares His Advent Playlist

As Advent continues, perhaps these music selections might help you enter the season.

Two from Jesuits West Ordained Deacons

October 24, 2022 — This fall, two members of the Jesuits West Province were ordained to the diaconate. James Antonio, SJ, was ordained a deacon on Sept. 24, 2022, by Most Reverend Peter J. Uglietto, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, at St. Ignatius Church in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, along with six other Jesuits. He is currently …

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The Open Heart of Fr. Arturo Araujo, SJ

The headquarters of the Society of Jesus in Rome, the “Curia,” is a cavernous 1927 brick building just steps from the Vatican.

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At Gonzaga University, Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, Calls for Action on Climate Crisis

Jesuits Respond to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Celebrating Our Jubilarians

Jesuits West’s Apostolic Planning Moves Forward as Steering Committee Meets in Portland

Fr. Randy Roche, SJ: An Exercise in Faith and Love

Jesuits Gather to Celebrate the Life of Arnie Shafer

Experiencing God’s Healing, Time After Time

A Jesuit Musician Shares His Advent Playlist

Two from Jesuits West Ordained Deacons

The Open Heart of Fr. Arturo Araujo, SJ

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