Remembering Fr. Jim Knapp, SJ,

December 2024 – Father James G. Knapp, SJ, died Dec. 20, 2024, in Florissant, Missouri. He was 73 years old, a Jesuit for 55 years and a priest for 43 years. He will be remembered at a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in the Chapel of the Beloved […]

Remembering Fr. Richard W. McGowan, SJ

November 5, 2024 – Father Richard W. McGowan, SJ, died Nov. 3, 2024, in Florissant, Missouri. He was 94 years old, a Jesuit for 78 years and a priest for 64 years. Recalled by his Jesuit brothers as a good companion and good Jesuit, Fr. McGowan’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., on […]

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 […]

Eight Men Enter the Novitiate

Sept. 2, 2024 – On August 17, 2024, eight men entered the Society of Jesus at the newly opened Novitiate of St. Stanislaus Kostka in Denver. Over the next two years, they will learn about the Society of Jesus and deepen their relationship with Jesus. A mix of prayer, apostolic service, community life and studies […]

Grand Coteau Retreats: New Name, Bigger Home for an Ongoing Mission

Aug. 15, 2024 – The Jesuit retreat and spirituality centers in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, have come together to create a new, high-capacity retreat facility named Grand Coteau Retreats: A Jesuit Mission Since 1837. The new retreat center will make use of the buildings housing both Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House and St. Charles […]

Responding to the Call to Holiness: Two New Priests

They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. June 8, 2024 –Two Jesuits of the USA Central and Southern Province – Daniel J. Everson, SJ, and J. Michael Mohr, SJ – were ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in St. Louis. The Most Reverend […]

Meet our Two Ordinands

May 21, 2023 – Two members of the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province will be ordained priests on Saturday, June 8, 2024. You can watch live at 10:00 a.m. CDT at bit.ly/ordinations2024. A worship aid is available here. Daniel J. Everson, SJ, and J. Michael Mohr, SJ, entered the Society of Jesus in […]

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.

De Smet Jesuit to Expand Ministry to Include Grades 6, 7 and 8 in August 2025

February 6, 2024 – De Smet Jesuit High School in St. Louis County, Missouri, has received approval from the Archdiocese of St. Louis to launch in August 2025 an academic program serving boys in grades 6, 7 and 8. This announcement follows many months of research as part of a contracted comprehensive feasibility study, inclusive […]

Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries Launches in Brownsville, Texas

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 […]