Subject Area: Parishes
The Jesuits of St. John’s in missionary territory
The Jesuits are known for taking on difficult assignments, for their missionary zeal, and work on the margins of society. Such is the case with the Jesuits in St. John’s, NL who are being called to help restructure the Archdiocese there. “We will be able to participate in a kind of rebuilding of the local …
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Great blessings through prayer
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 …
An active life of learning and teaching
Jesuit Father Bill Browne has lived by the adage that learning can transform your life. “Reading about the hero martyrs helps you discover your vocation,” says Fr. Browne. It helped him. He remembers reading about the Canadian Jesuit martyrs at age 9, which lead him to the Society of Jesus, where he’s been for 77 …
Jesuit Provincial’s Dinner 2022 – Toronto
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 …
Being a Jesuit is meaningful and fulfilling: Father Robert Foliot
He is one of the most well-liked Jesuits in Canada – who is passionate about parish ministry and curling. Father Robert (Bert) Georges Foliot, SJ, has served many apostolates in diverse places across Canada and has a lifetime of fond memories from serving the people of God. “I love to be with people,” says Foliot. …
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How Jesuit churches adapt to COVID-19: Two examples
The pandemic has forced the closure of parishes and other churches across Canada. Although lockdown restrictions continue to be eased and churches are now open, health regulations remain in place and a likely second wave of COVID-19 is expected. How can we reach parishioners and other people of faith in this context? Bill Hatch, outreach …
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Faith through friendship with the Jesuits
When meeting husband and wife Bruno Arnold and Eleanor Fulcher, one might think they are another handsome and successful Toronto power couple; while the terms faithful and active Catholic parishioners might not come to mind. But this is in fact an integral part of this generous and humble couple’s life. Since coming to Our Lady …