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July 31
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St. Ignatius Loyola
Founder of the Society of Jesus


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Make present in our world the love of Christ. Offer to our brothers and sisters a life poured out in loving service.

[Photo:] Fr. Rocco Danzi, SJ, with St. Peter's College students on service trip in Honduras.



Summer 2008

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Pray for Vocations

July 2008 

Vocation Newsletter


"My most important work began after I retired, when I joined IVC."

For NY/NJ/LI chapters contact Liz McMahon at emcmahon@ivcusa.org



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NEWS


To be truly alive is to be transformed from within, open to the energy of God’s love. In accepting the power of the Holy Spirit you too can transform your families, communities and nations. Set free the gifts! Let wisdom, courage, awe and reverence be the marks of greatness!
Pope Benedict XVI - World Youth Day - Sydney, 19 July 2008

New York Province

St. Ignatius Parish, Brooklyn, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, July 27. Festivities will start with a Mass at 10 AM followed by an all-day street fair. All are welcome! [1101 Carroll Street]

In a letter to the parishioners of St. Ignatius Church, Manhattan, Fr. Provincial Chojnacki has announced the appointment of Fr. George Witt, SJ, as Administrator of the parish until a new pastor can be found.

Fr. Jim Keenan, SJ, presents an informative description of the summer activities of students from our three Nativity Schools.

Photos of this year's Jubilarian, Ordination and First  Mass celebrations are here.

video of the New Orleans Province Mass of Ordination with instructional commentary.

News from the 
Maryland and New England Provinces.

Recent Jesuit deaths.

More New York Province news notes are here.


Jesuits Worldwide


The New Jesuit General

An interview with Fr. Adolfo Nicolas, SJ, conducted on March 7, 2008, two days after the close of the 35th General Congregation.

A Jesuit "without imagination and creativity would be a disaster."
Part One
: What do you ask of the Jesuits?
Part Two: Has spirituality been replaced by ideology?
Part Three: Is there too much diversity in the Society, in the Church?
[Published on Thinking Faith, the online journal of the British Jesuits.]

Documents and Photos from GC 35
Decrees of the 35th General Congregation

More news notes are here.


Jesuit Links


The online journal of the British Jesuits.



The Ignatian Wiki
- a community of people who work collaboratively with Jesuits to develop free online resources to support Catholic and Jesuit identity


Website of the Jesuits of Latin America.


Ignatian Spirituality on Line

Then, Today and Tomorrow
: Dedicated to students at Jesuit universities

Sacred Space: Daily Meditations from the Irish Jesuits

Sacred Gateway, an adaptation of Sacred Space geared for young people, produced by friends at Youth Front, Kansas City, USA.

The Good Word: A Blog on Scripture and Preaching [America magazine].

Creighton University Online MinistriesHave you prayed today?


Jesuit Conference USA

America, The national Catholic Weekly

Company Magazine -  Jesuits in the United States and beyond. Read the NY Province insert A Holy Boldness.

Jesuit Refugee Service USA 

Center of Concern

Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities

Jesuit Secondary Education Association

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