Statement of the Jesuits of Canada and the United States on the Repression of the Society of Jesus in Nicaragua
The Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the Jesuits of Nicaragua and all who collaborate with them.
Jesuits of Canada and the United States Issue Statement on the Nicaraguan Government’s Seizure of the University of Central America
The Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States has issued a statement of solidarity with the Jesuits of Nicaragua and the faculty, staff and students of the UCA.
Jesuits Gather for 71st Congregation of Procurators in Loyola, Spain
On May 6, the Society of Jesus’ 71st Congregation of Procurators will begin in Loyola, Spain, with more than 100 Jesuits from around the world taking part.
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.
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.
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.
Six from Jesuits West Ordained Deacons
In the fall of 2021, six Jesuits from the Jesuits West Province were ordained to the diaconate at two different Masses across the United States.
