Text and photos: Father Vernon Boyd, SJ This past summer, a group of university students completed a four-day pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, ON in order to be united in spirit with youth attending the international World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. The students departed from Holy Rosary Jesuit parish in Guelph on July …
Discover the inspiring story of George Al Frieh, a Syrian refugee who, with the aid of the Service Jésuite des Réfugiés (SJR) Canada, overcame the challenges of war, language barriers, and integration to pursue his dreams in Montreal. Learn how SJR’s compassionate support makes a difference.
Learn how the Jesuits of Canada support Rise Up to inspire young Catholics. Explore the impact of Ignatian spirituality through workshops, masses, and enriching exchanges at this unique event.
Discover Louis Félix Valiquette’s inspiring spiritual journey and his impactful role as the new campus minister at Loyola High School in Montreal.
Explore the Avenir Gesù project, a blend of cultural heritage and modern development in Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles, fostering art, spirituality, and community.
By Clara Atallah The environment in which we live has a great influence on who we become. Xavier de Benazé, SJ, Laudato Si’ delegate for the French-speaking Jesuit Province of Western Europe (EOF), has been strongly influenced by two ecosystems that have had a profound impact on him and his commitment to justice and ecology. …
Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ During our visit to Haiti, we met a four-year-old boy named Dodo, who rushed up to us as we entered the school, Centre educative de Bedou. This little one grabbed our hands and in Creole said, “Come with me.” Amidst unbelievable poverty, Dodo emanated a contagious joy. His grip seemed to …
By John Dougherty Bryan Manning has been all over the world, and that was before he became a Jesuit. Originally from Torbay, Newfoundland, Bryan has lived and worked in six other countries and visited over twenty. A lover of language and adventure, Bryan’s international experience serves him well as he ministers to a diverse array …
In an insightful conversation, theology student Erik Sorensen, SJ, shares his experiences at Regis College and the Regis Jesuit Community in Toronto, Ontario, and how they live out the Universal Apostolic Preferences. He provides a unique lens on the practical application of Pilgrims Together – With Jesus in Mission, the apostolic planning document of the …
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By Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ – Coordinator of Programs for Haiti As a program coordinator for Haiti in the Jesuit advancement office of Canada, I travelled to Haiti for a five-day mission starting on May 19th. Scott McMaster, director of the Jesuits’ advancement for Canada, accompanied me. The purpose was to conduct a site visit …