Support the Future of the Society of Jesus
Friends of the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province will support the formation of Jesuits when they donate to the province on Giving Tuesday this year.
Giving Tuesday is known as the “most generous day of the year” as people across the country show their support for nonprofits. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, this year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 3.
All donations made on December 3, 2024 (from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.) will support men in formation in the UCS Province.
“Formation” is the broad term used for Jesuit training that includes higher education, experiential learning and personal growth – a time for building the skills necessary for a successful active ministry as a Jesuit priest or brother. Jesuits typically spend between ten and 13 years in formation.
The average cost to the province for each Jesuit’s formation exceeds $450,000. There are currently more than 90 men in formation in the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province. The annual cost to the province is about $4.8 million.
Formation is more than just a necessary expense; it is an investment in the future of the Church and the Society of Jesus. Please consider a gift on Giving Tuesday. You can donate online below or send a check to Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province, 4511 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108.
