In 2008, when former Pope Benedict XVl was photographed with Jesuits assembling from around the world in Rome, a man was seen in the background looking like he had organized the entire event. It wasn’t far from the truth. Then, beloved Canadian Jesuit Brother Art White was in fact assisting with General Congregation 35, a …
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 …
In this session, Fr James Martin, SJ, explores how the Church can do more to love LGBTQ persons; and how Catholic LGBTQ Catholics can rightfully participate in a church that is already theirs. He explains how the virtues of “respect, compassion and sensitivity,” taught by the Church, can be used to build a bridge between …
In October, a group of discerners from coast to coast travelled to Montreal for their first Come and See weekend, enjoying the hospitality of the five novices and the staff of the Pedro Arrupe Novitiate. Participants flew from Vancouver, Winnipeg and St. John’s, while others drove from the GTA. During the weekend, the men heard …
Discerners “Come and See” Life at the Jesuit Novitiate in Montreal Read More »
By José Sánchez / Photos: Michael Swan August 23, 2021 – On Saturday, August 21, the Jesuit Province of Canada celebrated the priestly ordination of Adam Lalonde, SJ (Canada) at St. Patrick Parish in Ottawa, Ontario, by the Most Reverend Terrence Prendergast, SJ, Archbishop Emeritus of Ottawa-Cornwall. Friends and relatives came from all over to celebrate …
“A Shepherd to His People”: Jesuits of Canada Welcome New Priest Read More »
Following the earthquake in Haiti on August 14, 2021, a network of Jesuit international development organizations and mission offices has launched a global fundraising effort to support Jesuit relief efforts in the country.
Young professionals are students and working adults, generally under the age of 40, who are living in the midst of the world, and who seek to know God in a deeper way, to experience the love and healing of Christ, and receive help discerning God’s path for their lives.
A Journey into Exile is a role-playing activity that puts you in the shoes of refugees. Our goal is to help people understand that refugees are human beings. How? You will briefly step into the shoes of refugees. You will have to make decisions to survive. Although the activity cannot give you the full experience …
June 4, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – June 6, 2021 @ 1:00 pm $225 Suggested Offering MEN & WOMEN IGNATIAN – Facilitated by Fr. John D. O’Brien, SJ. This retreat will help deepen your relationship with God, to grow in knowledge of God’s desires for your life.
This retreat is a privileged time for you to encounter God. Each day of the retreat consists of four 1-hour prayer periods amidst days of silence. You will be assigned a JSAV spiritual director with whom you will meet daily via online video chat. Your director will listen with you to discern the movements of …