When the Phelan family talks about their deep Catholic faith they like to focus on their late brother, Jesuit Father Dan Phelan, their sister Mary Jo, and their loving parents Hugh and Mary who instilled a strong faith in their nine children. “Our parents gave daily witness to a strong faith built on prayer, trust …
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On April 12, 2023, Jesuits and friends gathered to honour Magis award recipient, Rosella Kinoshameg, and Golden Jesuit Jubilarians Father Godefroy Midy and Father David Nazar at the 15th Annual Jesuit Provincial’s Dinner – Toronto. This annual fundraising dinner which helps raise funds for men in formation, acknowledges Jesuits celebrating 50 years in the Society, …
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 …