NEWS
Jesuits in First Studies following two years of Novitiate formation reside at Ciszek Hall in the Bronx. This year’s community includes men from nine U.S. provinces, the Province of Indonesia and the Region of Jamaica.
New York Province
The month of November has been designated as a special time for Jesuit Vocation Promotion. Jesuit communities and apostolates worldwide are coordinating promotion events and gatherings. For information about events that are planned for 2008 and a Gallery of Events from 2007, visit our Vocation website: http://www.jesuitvocation.org/
PRAYER: Father of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, you have called all people to engage the crucial struggle of our time: the struggle for faith, justice and love. Set aflame the hearts of men to join this mission as companions in the Society of Jesus. May we always encourage the people of God to listen to the promptings of the Spirit. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Photo Gallery of men who joined the Jesuits in the United States in 2008.
A Come and See Event for persons interested in considering religious life as a vocation will be hosted by Fr. Rocco Danzi, SJ, and the Xavier Jesuit Community in conjunction with the Archdiocese of New York on December 6. Anyone interested in attending is invited to register.
The Future of Religious Life, by Timothy Radcliffe, OP: "Our vocation as religious is more important than ever before. We are called to be signs of hope for humanity. We can only be a sign of hope for a generation that is living through a crisis if we are able to confront our crises with joy and serenity, as moments of grace and new life."
Mt. Manresa Retreat House, Staten Island, and St. Ignatius Retreat House, Manhasset, have published calendars of current events.
The Jesuit Collaborative Bulletin for Fall 2008.
News from the Maryland and New England Provinces.
Recent Jesuit deaths.
More New York Province news notes are here.
Jesuits Worldwide
sjweb.info serves as a portal connecting Jesuits and friends around the world.
"This year of 2008, 1st December marks World AIDS Day for the 20th time. The theme is Leadership, under the slogan, Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise! " So begins a Message for World AIDS Day from Fratern Masawe, SJ, on behalf of AJAN, the African Jesuit AIDS Network, and the Jesuit Superiors of Africa and Madagascar.
The Jesuit Conference of the Society of Jesus in the United States and Justice for Immigrants have partnered to invite people to put their stories, reflections and ideas about migration on video by participating in a contest about immigration that runs through Jan. 12, 2009.
Documents and Photos from GC 35Decrees 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
Praying with Refugees, a monthly service provided by JRS/USA.
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 Ministries: Have you prayed today?
Whatever your walk in life, the Apostleship of Prayer offers you a simple, profound way to live it.
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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