Thu, 19 April 2012
The Society of Jesus, the largest religious order of Roman Catholic priests and brothers in the world, has worked in Uganda for more than 40 years. The Society’s Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has conducted peace-building workshops, run schools and economic development projects and ministered to refugees in Uganda. In 2005, the Jesuits of the Eastern Africa Province began planning for a secondary school in northern Uganda, the Ocer Campion Jesuit College in Gulu. The co-educational high school admitted its first students in early 2010 and is already having a tremendously positive impact in a region devastated by over 20 years of civil war. |
Thu, 15 March 2012
Jesuit Father Gregory Konz, Secretary for Higher Education, Finance and Advancement at the Jesuit Conference, recently offered reflections on the four weeks (or periods of time) in St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, and how each week provides a different spiritual experience of Lent.
|
Tue, 6 March 2012
During the liturgical season of Lent, many Catholics give things up - from avoiding Facebook to abstaining from the office candy jar for 40 days. The list is endless. But Lent isn't just about giving up.
It can also be used as an opportunity for growth in your spiritual life. Jesuit Father Greg Konz, Secretary for Higher Education, Finance and Advancement at the Jesuit Conference recently offered reflections on the four themes found throughout St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises, and how they can enrich our experiences as we move through the 40 days of Lent. And, check back in next week for a new reflection from Fr. Konz!
|
Mon, 5 March 2012
In this month’s National Jesuit News podcast, we speak with Jesuit Father Ed Reese, who currently serves as the president of Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona.
A recent addition to Brophy is Loyola Academy, which provides a Catholic, Jesuit education to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys who demonstrate academic promise but have had limited educational opportunities. Loyola Academy currently serves one class of sixth grade boys, and will add a new sixth grade class for the 2012/2013 school year.
Fr. Reese recently spoke with us by phone from Phoenix to discuss the work of Loyola Academy and about his own background as a Jesuit. You can listen to our podcast with Reese via the player below.
|