The Grand Coteau Victory of Christ: A Sacred Connection Rekindled

The Victory of Christ, a unique sculpture originally created for the Jesuit novitiate in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, finds new life at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston, a continuation of its sacred purpose and a bridge between generations of Jesuits and those they serve.

Michael Garanzini, SJ

A Rooted, Relevant and Adaptable Vision for Jesuit Higher Ed By Rachel Amiri Father Michael Garanzini, SJ, president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), believes in the enduring purpose of Jesuit higher education as a force for reconciliation and justice in the world. “What’s the purpose of a university? It’s to help […]

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. Curtis Van Del, SJ

December 19, 2024 – Father Curtis E. Van Del, SJ, died Dec. 15, 2024, in Florissant, Missouri. He was 91 years old, a Jesuit for 72 years and a priest for 59 years. He will be remembered at a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in the chapel of […]

Saint Louis University Selects Dr. Edward J. Feser as Its 34th President

Dec. 16, 2024 — Saint Louis University has announced the appointment of Edward J. Feser, Ph.D., as its 34th president. Feser, a Roman Catholic, Jesuit-educated leader in higher education, will assume the SLU presidency on July 1, 2025. “Saint Louis University is a remarkable institution with an impressive history of impact, and it will be […]