Story Archives - Central & Southern Province

Philip Nahlik, SJ, Blends Science, Spirituality and Awe in His Care for Creation

By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Jesuit Scholastic Philip Nahlik, SJ, found special joy this summer in helping to plan the Ignatian Eco-Educator Summit at Bellwether Farm outside Cleveland. The brainchild of Brenna Davis, director of integral ecology for the Ignatian Solidarity Network, the summit was an opportunity for Jesuit educators from 15 Jesuit and other Catholic …

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Following in the Footsteps of a Trailblazing Jesuit

By Therese Fink Meyerhoff and Tracey Primrose Henry Nolf grew up in Belgium hearing stories of Fr. Peter J. De Smet. Father De Smet was a renowned Jesuit missionary whose impact is still felt a century and a half after his death, but Henry’s stories don’t come from history books; they were family lore. Father …

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In the Wilderness with God

By William Manaker, SJ For the past three summers, the vocations team has invited several discerners and a few Jesuits to a Wilderness Discernment Retreat in Wyoming. The experience was planned and led in collaboration with COR Expeditions, whose mission is to “provide transformative wilderness experiences that renew the hearts of participants.” William Manaker, SJ, …

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Mary Jolley: Companion in Mission

By Rosalie Tomeny Mary Jolley grew up in Ward, Alabama, a rural community with few Catholics and certainly no Jesuits. Born in 1928, her childhood was shaped by the Great Depression, and she grew up wanting to be a source of help for others. “I have tried to level the playing field for the poor, …

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Father Anthony Borrow, SJ: Technology is a Frontier for the Society of Jesus

By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Father Anthony Borrow, SJ, is, in his own words, a bit of a nerd. He loves math, and he loves to code. For the past 20 years, he has been deeply involved with open-source computer technology. Now, as the director of information technology for Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), he finds ways …

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Deacon Carmelo Rivera Martinez Finds Fulfillment in His Service to San Ignacio

By Fr. Ronald Gonzales, SJ Deacon Carmelo Rivera Martinez has been serving the Parroquia San Ignacio community in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for more than 60 years. Starting at age 24, Deacon Carmelo – as he is known throughout the island – worked for the Jesuit community at San Ignacio serving food. Realizing the fulfillment …

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New Ignatian Formation Coordinator for the Alum Service Corps

A life of service brings joy. The Alum Service Corps (ASC) exemplifies this simple truth through education and service to high school students. Dan Everson, SJ, the new Ignatian formation coordinator for the ASC, hopes that ASC volunteers experience the joy that comes from this life of service. Everson has a background in teaching, having …

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How St. Ignatius’ “Rules for Thinking With the Church” Can Heal Division Today

Christians inspired by the legacy of St. Ignatius, and not least Catholics, might be particularly troubled by this state of affairs. Thankfully, that legacy includes valuable resources for times such as these, for they are indeed not unlike the times in which St. Ignatius lived.

Father Steve Kimmons, SJ, Meets with Senior Jesuits in Spiritual Ministry

By Ignatius Plato Jesuits have an inherent desire to serve actively in the world. Senior Jesuits, who have spent their lives in service to others, can often be frustrated when physical limitations impact the ways in which they serve. Father Steve Kimmons, SJ, the delegate for senior Jesuits for the Jesuits USA Central and Southern …

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Paula K. Parrish, CFRE, Helps Province Companions Accomplish their Goals

By Ignatius Plato Paula K. Parrish, the provincial assistant for advancement for the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province, recognizes her primary responsibility is to raise funds to support the Jesuits and the works of the UCS Province. But she also sees her work as a form of accompaniment, an opportunity to help others …

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Philip Nahlik, SJ, Blends Science, Spirituality and Awe in His Care for Creation

Following in the Footsteps of a Trailblazing Jesuit

In the Wilderness with God

Mary Jolley: Companion in Mission

Father Anthony Borrow, SJ: Technology is a Frontier for the Society of Jesus

Deacon Carmelo Rivera Martinez Finds Fulfillment in His Service to San Ignacio

New Ignatian Formation Coordinator for the Alum Service Corps

How St. Ignatius’ “Rules for Thinking With the Church” Can Heal Division Today

Father Steve Kimmons, SJ, Meets with Senior Jesuits in Spiritual Ministry

Paula K. Parrish, CFRE, Helps Province Companions Accomplish their Goals

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