By Rosalie Tomeny Ignatian Heritage Society member Bob Von Hoene recognizes what’s important in life and doesn’t hesitate to act – as exemplified by his proposal of marriage after less than a week of courting Mary, the woman who would become his wife, and by his and Mary’s decision to invest in Jesuit causes throughout …
By Rosalie Tomeny For decades, Andy and Pat Shannon have donated their time, talent and treasure to advancing the mission of the Society of Jesus. Each encountered the Jesuits at an early age. Mr. Shannon graduated from Jesuit High School in Dallas in 1954. While there, Jesuit fathers Mike Kammer and Julius May made indelible …
Many people can attest that Ignatian retreats with the Jesuits can be life–altering. Steve Barbas is certainly one of those people. It was during a retreat at Grand Coteau while in law school that he came to the decision to ask the love of his life to marry him. Thankfully, Schezy Luque said yes, and together they have been blessed to be …
Influence, Inspire, Ignite. These words, found on banners which line the beautiful Avenue of the Oaks on the campus of Spring Hill College, succinctly describe the effect the Jesuits have had on the lives of Edward (‘Skeeter’) and Stephanie Morris of Mobile, Ala., benefactors of the province since 1986. Mrs. Morris’ journey with the Jesuits began in her childhood with her …
By Kate McCarthy If you’re looking for Leo Mitchell at 7:15 on a weekday morning, you can find him in the same place he’s been at that hour for the last six decades or so: his office at Sterling Lacquer Manufacturing Company, where he serves as President and CEO. Arrive before then, though, and he’ll still be at 6:30 a.m. Mass …
Repaying His Debt of Gratitude to the Jesuits with Friendship and Financial Support When Victor Muse’s family was in need, the Jesuits stepped in to help. Until his death in May of 2023, Mr. Muse spent much of his retired days returning the favor, donating his time and treasure to the formation fund and several apostolates of the Jesuits …
Giving Back to Those Who Laid the Foundation for His Success The Jesuits have been part of Dr. Francis Horaist’s life for as long as he can remember. They laid the spiritual foundation for his life, had a hand in his education and blessed him with many friendships. His sustained giving to the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province is one way for him …
The story of Anna Kurzweil, a dreamer, diarist, poet, and world traveler with a missionary’s heart, who abandoned youthful hopes for the convent to care for her elderly mother, and who spun a fortune from a public school teacher’s salary of less than $20,000 a year, is a twist on the scriptural story of the widow’s mite.