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Three Jesuits West Novices Pronounce First Vows

After two years of learning to live, serve and pray as Jesuit novices, Chris Castaneda, SJ, Kevin Lee, SJ, and José Abrham Oros Ponce, SJ, professed first vows of poverty, chastity and obedience on August 14 at Sacred Heart Chapel at Loyola Marymount University.

Join Jesuits West as We Celebrate First Vows

After two years of learning to live, serve and pray as Jesuit novices, Chris Castaneda, SJ, Kevin Lee, SJ, and José Abrham Oros Ponce, SJ, will profess first vows of poverty, chastity and obedience on August 14 at Sacred Heart Chapel at Loyola Marymount University.

First Vows

First Vows, Chapel of St. Ignatius, Jesuit Novitiate of the Three Companions, Culver City, California

Alexander Phan, SJ, Biography

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.

Travis Neuman, SJ, Biography

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.