Businessman and philanthropist Gregory Belton has received a slew of prestigious acknowledgments and mixed with the likes of global leaders and Royals, yet he still carries with him values learned from his years at Jesuit-established Brebeuf College. “Jesuits are known for placing a strong emphasis on equality and social justice,” says Belton, who graduated from …
Jesuits hosted their second annual beer tasting night on June 15 at the Mill Street Beer Hall in Toronto’s Distillery District. The evening brought together a mix of younger and older professionals of faiths in a uniquely casual way, with excellent beer and food along with younger members of the Jesuit community. Special thanks to …
Connie Saavedra’s love of the Jesuits may have started overseas soon after her birth. “I think that my Jesuit connection started when I was baptized by a Jesuit priest, Rev. Paul Greck, SJ in my hometown in the Philippines,” says Saavedra. While her spiritual formation was greatly influenced by other religious orders like the missionary …
On April 20, Jesuits and friends gathered to honour Magis award recipients, Gail and Bruce Young, and Golden Jesuit Jubilarians Fathers Pierre Bélanger, Robert Brennan, Gregory Carruthers, Keith Langstaff, and Stephen LeBlanc at the 14th Annual Jesuit Provincial’s Dinner – Toronto. After a long absence due to the pandemic, guests were happy to meet up …
As a child Jesuit Father Len Altilia dreamed of becoming a teacher. He had a keen ability to make complicated ideas simpler for others to understand. He also loved the Catholic faith he was raised in and serving at Mass. “The problem was I didn’t know any teachers who were priests or priests who …
Mark DesRoches has fond memories from his Catholic upbringing that guide his life to this day. “I remember my mother kneeling beside my bed teaching me how to say my evening prayers,” says DesRoches. “As a child, my father always wore a suit to Sunday Mass and you were expected to be there as it …
Join us on Thursday September 23 for “Estate Planning That Reflects Your Catholic Values” an online talk presented by Rosanne Rocchi Associate Counsel at Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto.
Ken Duggan has always been inspired by the Gospel of Matthew verse: “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” A man of modest means and a big heart, the long-time supporter of the Jesuits doesn’t like to brag about the support he …