Father Matt Ruhl, SJ, to Bike across U.S. for Catholic Schools in Belize
By Connor Hartigan Father Matt Ruhl, SJ, the pastor of St. Peter Claver Parish in Punta Gorda, a small city in the Toledo District of southern Belize, faced a daunting challenge: The Catholic schools in his area were running low on funds. Children were going hungry at mealtimes; their desks were infested with termites, and […]
Jesuit Family Responds to Crisis in Myanmar
American Jesuits International (AJI) has launched an emergency campaign in response to the plight of the people in Myanmar. Typhoon Yagi has brought widespread destruction to Southeast Asia, leaving hundreds dead and displacing thousands. American Jesuits International is responding through an emergency fundraising campaign to assist our partners and the Jesuits in Myanmar who are offering critical relief […]
U.S. Jesuits Launch New International Solidarity Organization
July 1, 2024 – Two U.S.-based Jesuit organizations are merging to form American Jesuits International, marking the first time that Jesuits in the United States share a single entity to support marginalized communities around the world. American Jesuits International is tasked with mobilizing individuals and institutions to support Jesuit education and development initiatives in Latin […]
Noticing the Holy Spirit: Takeaways from the 71st Congregation of Procurators
Father Brian Christopher, SJ, served as the delegate for the USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province at the most recent Congregation of Procurators (CP71) in May. As he carries the experience back with him to his ministry in Belize, he shares his hopes for a Society of Jesus that continues to listen to the Holy […]
Hospitality to Angels: Contributing to the Humanitarian Response on the Border
By Beau Guedry, SJ Yo vengo a traerte vida Vida en abundancia en abundancia Yo soy el camino, La verdad y la vida Vida en abundancia En abundancia (I come to bring you life Life in abundance In abundance I am the way, The truth, and the life Life in abundance In abundance) November, 2021 […]
We cannot remain silent!
The Jesuits voice their deep concern over the ongoing Gaza conflict, calling for peace, an immediate ceasefire, and negotiations towards justice in the Middle East.
Seeing All Things New in Christ: Jesuits from Around the World Gather in Loyola
In May, more than 100 Jesuits from around the world will gather at the Sanctuary of Loyola in Spain for the 71st Congregation of Procurators. Announced in January 2021, this congregation is an outstanding example of collaboration and communication between Jesuits and their partners in mission, in keeping with Pope Francis’s call for a bottom-up […]
Two New Priests: The Province’s Commitment to the Church in Belize
By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Last summer, the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province joyfully celebrated the priestly ordinations of four men. A little over a month later, two of those men arrived in the Central American country of Belize for their yearlong pastoral ministry assignment. Young priests are in high demand, so assigning two to […]
Belize Apostolates Damaged by Hurricane Lisa
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 […]
Fr. Mark Lewis, SJ, Named Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University
July 2022 – Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Mark A. Lewis, SJ, rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Father Lewis, a member of the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province, has served as academic vice rector of the Gregorian, a Jesuit-run, ecclesiastical university, since 2019. His term as rector will begin on […]
Fr. Mark Lewis, SJ, Named Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University
July 2022 – Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Mark A. Lewis, SJ, rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Father Lewis, a member of the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province, has served as academic vice rector of the Gregorian, a Jesuit-run, ecclesiastical university, since 2019. His term as rector will begin on […]
Haiti: An Eternal Sorrow
By Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away. (Rev. 21:4). Haiti is struggling. Once known as the “Pearl of the Antilles,” the Caribbean nation has been hit by all manner of political and natural disasters over the past few years. This year alone, the former was evidenced by […]
