John Nugent, SJ
Father Nugent says he takes the word “formation” seriously, citing God as the primary formator, with the Holy Spirit working through the people Jesuits encounter. “Then we can recognize, ‘Okay, here’s where I’m being invited now. Let me dedicate myself to God’s kingdom in this way and see where it leads,’” he said.
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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
On behalf of the Jesuits of the Central and Southern Province, Fr. Aric Serrrano, SJ, expresses his gratitude for your prayers and support.
Roderick and Betty Wells: United Throughout a Lifetime of Service
Tireless parishioners of Immaculate Conception Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rod and Betty Wells have spent their retirement serving their community.
Called to Labor with God: A Jesuit’s Journey of Formation
Formation is a spiritual journey that prepares a Jesuit to serve the Church of the future..
Generative AI: Maneuvering the Frontiers of New Technology
Jesuits and colleagues are using Ignatian principles to navigate the new digital world of generative AI in educational ministries and beyond.
Olivia Britt
“Cura personalis led me to want to be a teacher and campus minister, even though I didn’t have words for it at the time,” she says. “I really wanted to care for the whole person, and I think Cristo Rey schools especially do that in a really unique way.”
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.
A Spiritual Master for the Modern Age
Eric Clayton explores what we can learn from Teilhard de Chardin, SJ, the visionary scientist and subject of a new documentary film.
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 […]
Growth in Formation: One Jesuit’s Summer
This Giving Tuesday, all gifts to the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province will benefit Jesuits in formation like Joe Laughlin, who shares his story below. If you want to help ensure we can continue to provide these formative experiences, please visit bit.ly/giving-tuesday-2024. By Joseph Laughlin, SJ, Jesuit Scholastic I want to share with you […]
William Manaker, SJ
Learn more about William Manaker, SJ, a third-year theologian who looks forward to putting his training in service of the universal Church as a Jesuit deacon and priest.
