God’s Creation on Fire
Jesuits West’s Ministries Carry on Pope Francis’ Legacy of Care for the Environment By William Bole Catherine Grainger converted to Catholicism seven years ago, but the retired social worker had what she describes as another, almost unavoidable conversion high up in the Santa Monica Mountains in early January of last year. She was participating in […]
$20 Million Gift to Benefit Students in California’s Jesuit High Schools
Thanks to a transformative donation, all eight California Jesuit high schools will receive a substantial gift each year to help them in their mission of Jesuit education.
Higher Education Commission Kicks Off 2025 in the California Redwoods
In early January 2025, the Jesuits West Province’s Jesuit Higher Education Commission had its first in-person meeting at St. Clare’s Retreat in Soquel, California.
Kateri Garden at Bellarmine Prep Tacoma: Sustainability in Action
A long dormant greenhouse on Bellarmine Preparatory School’s campus in Tacoma is once again blooming, thanks to student-led sustainability efforts.
The Classroom of Hearts and Minds
James Millikan, SJ, reflects on his regency assignment teaching at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School in Los Angeles.
Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School Welcomes Inaugural Class
Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School welcomed its inaugural class of ninth graders to the new school in August 2024.
Lessons in Chemistry and the Meaning of Life
Fr. Eric Watson, SJ, an associate professor of chemistry, makes connections between faith and reason and the theoretical and the practical.
Bellarmine College Prep San Jose Celebrates Wade Academic Center Milestone
Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose recently celebrated a milestone for its Wade Academic Center, set to open in fall 2025.
Jesuit High Sacramento Rugby to Make Debut in Japan’s Youth Tournament
April 17, 2024 — Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity rugby team has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024 Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Muakata City, Fukuoka, Japan. The international invitation marks a significant milestone as Jesuit High rugby will become the first team from the United States to compete in this international […]
Santa Clara University Leaders Visit the Vatican
A delegation of leaders from Santa Clara University visited Rome from March 17-19 to meet with senior Vatican leaders and leaders of the Society of Jesus.
Seattle University Receives $300 Million Art Collection
Philanthropist Richard Hedreen has donated a $300 million art collection to Seattle University, along with seed money to fund an art museum.
Bebe and BJ Cassin: Honoring the Past by Investing in the Future
Bebe and BJ Cassin have a deeply shared conviction: Students from economically challenged communities deserve the same educational opportunities as children from privileged backgrounds.
