Oct. 17, 2023 – In July 2021, the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province missioned a small team of Jesuits to serve in the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border. They met with Bishop Daniel Flores who articulated their mission to “read the reality and respond to it.” Since then, they have strived …
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The Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province has successfully completed the Praesidium Reaccreditation Process as of April 12, 2023. The province has been accredited by Praesidium, Inc. since its founding in 2014, when it was created by the joining of two accredited Jesuit provinces. It undergoes reaccreditation every five years. Praesidium is an external, objective …
Sacred Heart Church in El Paso, Texas, continues to act as a refuge for migrants as thousands are expected to arrive in the city as Title 42 comes to an end. In response to the unprecedented surge of migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border which began in December 2022, Sacred Heart opened its gym with no …
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By Ignatius Plato Nonprofit organizations and major national foundations are both known for their philanthropic work, but they go about that work in very different ways and from different perspectives. As Brooke Iglesias will tell you, it is important that both understand each other’s objectives to achieve a common goal and to bring about the …
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Updated Nov. 6, 2022 – Hurricane Lisa caused significant damage along the coast of the Central American country of Belize on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, including to two of this province’s works in Belize City. Both St. Martin de Porres Parish and St. John’s College were hit hard, suffering both wind and water damage. Mirtha …
March 28, 2022 – Before this year comes to an end, senior Jesuits in the USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province will have a new place to live. Based in North St. Louis County, the new community will provide a safe, supportive and welcoming home for approximately 70 men, about one-fifth of the men in …
Province Invites Gifts to Support New Community for Senior Jesuits Read More »
By Jerry Duggan Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Coteau, La., was founded 50 years ago to meet a need for spiritual nourishment for the people of southwest Louisiana. Today the Center looks to the future with a clear sense of direction and optimism. Father Paul Deutsch, SJ, who was named director of the Center last …
By Loyola University Jan, 11, 2022 – After more than 100 years of living side by side as neighbors, Loyola University New Orleans and Holy Name of Jesus Parish and School are taking their relationship to the next level. On Tuesday, the heads of all three institutions, together with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, announced via video a …
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