The last few months were a time when it was easy to become hopeless and to despair. But we must always remember there is always hope.

In this issue, we feature a profile of Gail and Bruce Young, valued and committed supporters of the Jesuit ministry in Canada, who share some of the reasons for their commitment to the Jesuits.

I hope you enjoy this newsletter, which highlights the many and varied ministries of the Jesuits in English Canada.

In this issue, you will see some of what our ordinands have been preparing for.

We Jesuits have a new Father General and we are excited!

In this newsletter you can read about the bonds that exist between us and the people all over Canada and across the world.

Jesuits are excited about what the coming year will bring. In October 2016, a General Congregation will be held where we will choose a new General Superior for the Jesuits all over the world.

We offer you the ordination pictures as a reminder of the day when new messengers of God entered your life and the life of the whole Church.

Join us in our Mission. The Mission of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits, is to help people be friends of God in Christ, in ways the Spirit is inviting them into a friendship with God.

Keeping in touch with friends is the reason for this expanded newsletter. We want to tell you about the exciting things God is doing with the Jesuits in Canada.