Society of Jesus Mourns Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
A letter from Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at age 95 on Dec. 31, 2022.
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 […]
Apostolic Planning Steering Committee Meets in Portland
From August 14-16, the Jesuits West Province’s Apostolic Planning Steering Committee met at the province curia in Portland to begin work shaping what will be the next 12 to 15 months of the broadly consultative and prayerful process the province will engage in.
Fr. Andrew Rodriguez, SJ, Professes Final Vows, Becomes Novice Director on Ignatius Day
Fr. Andrew Rodriguez, SJ, professed final vows in the Society of Jesus and became the director of novices for Jesuits West on July 31, 2022.
Fr. Andrew Rodriguez, SJ, Appointed Novice Director
Fr. Andrew Rodriguez, SJ, will serve as the next director of novices for the Jesuits West Province.
A Hermetic Sister Gives Thanks
In St. Albans, Maine, Sister Emmanuel Bryant is hunkered down for another brutal New England winter. It has been nearly three decades since the native Californian came to this beautiful, remote place, but she has never forgotten the West Coast Jesuits who put a roof over her head.
Pope Francis to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of the Canonizations of Sts. Ignatius and Francis Xavier with Mass in Rome
March 12, 2022, will mark the 400th anniversary of the canonizations of St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. To celebrate the occasion, Pope Francis will preside over an anniversary Mass at the Church of the Gesù in Rome, which will be livestreamed.
Michael Manalastas, SJ, Ordained a Deacon in Madrid
On February 5, 2022., Michael Manalastas, SJ, of Jesuits West, was ordained a deacon at Parroquia San Francisco Javier y San Luis Gonzaga in Madrid, Spain.
The Beatification of Fr. Rutilio Grande, SJ
Jesuit Father Rutilio Grande of El Salvador will be beatified January 22, 2022, in San Salvador.
Two Jesuit Vocations: The Best Case Scenario
Jesuit Fathers Frank Case and Dick Case are enjoying an opportunity not experienced by many siblings. After long lives of service to the Society of Jesus and the people of God, the brothers have come home to Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, the Jesuits West Province’s health care/retirement facility.
Little Brown Brother
Fr. Sonny Manuel, SJ, who is celebrating 50 years as a Jesuit this year, offers a reflection on his Filipino heritage.
Red Cloud Indian School Awarded $1 Million Opus Prize
The Laureate and Finalists for the 2021 Opus Prize, which recognizes leaders and organizations working on long-term, local solutions to address poverty and injustice, were all Jesuit ministries.Â
