Pope Leo XIII, Catholic Social Thought and the New Pope
In choosing the name Leo XIV, the new pope is signaling his support for social thought and action. Read an excerpt about Pope Leo XIII’s contributions to Catholic social teaching.
An Ignatian Approach to the Conclave with Fr. Bill McCormick, SJ
On this special episode of the AMDG podcast, Fr. Bill McCormick, SJ, talks about how Ignatian spirituality might inform our approach to the conclave.
Educator and Scholar Fr. James Swetnam, SJ, Dies in St. Louis
April 28, 2025, St. Louis – Father James H. Swetnam, SJ, died April 27, 2025, in Florissant, Missouri. He was 97 years old, a Jesuit for 79 years and a priest for 66 years. His life will be celebrated in a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the St. […]
Celebrating the Life of Pope Francis, the First Jesuit Pope
As the Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, we recall with fondness our Jesuit brother, whose pontificate reflected his Jesuit training and Ignatian spirituality. Jesuits around the world were stunned when one of their own, Jorge Bergoglio, cardinal archbishop of Buenos Aires, was elected pope on March 13, 2013. Their confusion was understandable. In […]
Responding to the Lord’s Call: Christian Initiation at Jesuit High Schools
Innovative OCIA programs serve students at Jesuit high schools and have a ripple effect of evangelization at St. Louis University High School and Jesuit High School of Tampa.
Support Urgently Needed Following U.S. Foreign Aid Suspension
In order to address the immediate impact of the U.S. foreign aid pause on Jesuit programs, JRS/USA and AJI must raise $2 million immediately to continue serving the poor and vulnerable around the world.
Embracing the Ministry of Failure: Spiritual Wisdom from Brian Christopher, SJ
On this episode of the AMDG podcast, Fr. Brian Christopher, SJ, superior of the Jesuit community in Belize, talks about how the Jesuits are called to accompaniment.
Pilgrims and Witnesses of Synodality in Rome
Pilgrims from the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province traveled to Rome for their own synodal experiences.
Jesuits in Service to the Society and Church in Rome
When a man becomes a Jesuit, he enters not a province, but the Society of Jesus. Members of the USA Central and Southern Province serve not only within the boundaries of this province, but wherever they are needed “for the defense and propagation of the faith and for the rendering of any service in the […]
AMDG Podcast: Still Following Yonder Stars with Br. Bob Macke, SJ
On this episode of the AMDG podcast, Br. Bob Macke, SJ, an expert in the study of meteorites discusses his work, his vocation and what he hopes to learn as he continues to comb through space.
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.
Statement of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States on the Repression of the Society of Jesus in Nicaragua
The Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the Jesuits of Nicaragua and all who collaborate with them.
