In his first video of 2018, Pope Francis spoke on his January intention, religious minorities in Asia. “Let us pray for all of them so that Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.”
Dec. 21, 2017 - A 2017 graduate of Saint Peter’s University was one of seven DACA recipients arrested at the offices of Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), last Friday while calling on the Congress members to act on their promises to support the situation of Dreamers through Congressional action.
Dec. 20, 2017 - The USA Northeast Province would like to wish you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We have prepared a selection of Christmas prayers which can be used for reflective prayer and during celebratory gatherings.
Dec. 19, 2017 — Throughout the month of January, the right arm of St. Francis Xavier, SJ — a precious relic usually housed in the Church of the Gesù in Rome — will be traveling to 14 cities across Canada. One of the founding Jesuits of the Society of Jesus, Xavier is considered by many to be the greatest missionary since the time of the Apostles.
Dec. 6, 2017 - Friends, parishioners and graduates of Jesuit schools helped the USA Northeast Jesuits launch its first successful #GivingTuesday campaign, raising $9,197.
Dec. 4, 2017 - On its way from Mexico City to New York for the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Run of the Guadalupe Torch stops at Sacred Heart Church in Richmond.
Dec. 4, 2017 - In his December prayer video Pope Francis talks about his intention of the elderly. “Let us keep in mind our elders, so that sustained by families and institutions, may with their wisdom and experience collaborate in the education of new generations."
Dec. 1, 2017 - During November, the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces hosted numerous vocation awareness events in honor of Jesuit Vocations Month. Throughout the provinces, Jesuits shared stories of their vocations with men still discerning their callings.
Dec. 1, 2017 — December 3 is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, one of the first Jesuits, who is considered by some to be the greatest missionary since the time of the Apostles.
Nov. 22, 2017 - On #GivingTuesday, join friends, alumni and parishioners in two projects that will sponsor six months of care for a senior Jesuit, and six months of training for a Jesuit in formation. Help us support the mission of our Jesuits, past and future.
Nov. 20, 2017 – Blessings and warm wishes for you and your loved ones during this Thanksgiving and as we prepare for the Christmas season. The USA Northeast Province has assembled several thanksgiving prayers that can be used for your family gatherings.
Nov. 17, 2017 - For five years, Father Michael Boughton, SJ, served as formation director for the East Coast. As he begins a new part of his own Jesuit journey, he shares insights on the state of Jesuit formation today.
Nov. 14, 2017 - From Nov. 4-6, 2,000 individuals - representing 26 Jesuit colleges and universities, Jesuit high schools, Jesuit parishes, current and former Jesuit Volunteers, and hundreds of alumni of Jesuit schools - gathered for the 20th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C.
November 15, 2017 — Two members of Ecojesuit, the Jesuits’ worldwide ecological network, have been reporting from the COP23-Fiji U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany. Read about the issues that have been discussed at this conference.
Nov. 6, 2017 - In his November prayer video Pope Francis talks about his intention of Christians in Asia. “Let us pray that Christians in Asia may promote dialogue, peace and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.”
November 5, 2017 — Today is the feast of All Saints and Blessed of the Society of Jesus, when we remember the Jesuits who have lived Ignatian values in inspirational ways.
Nov. 2, 2017 - On October 25, Fr. Robert Pecoraro, SJ, was installed as president of Cheverus High School in Portland, Maine. Prior to this position, he served as vice-president of mission and identity at Canisius High School and president of Xavier High School in Chuuk, Micronesia.
Nov. 2, 2017 - Today is the feast of All Souls, when many Christians remember family members and friends who have died. Please join us as we prayerfully remember the Jesuit priests and brothers who were called to home to God.
Nov. 2, 2017 - This past October, St. Ignatius School in the Bronx, took its annual Anti-Bullying Month a step further by donning the new name, Unity Month.Throughout the month, students and faculty explored their own identities and were given a chance to discuss them with each other.
Nov. 2, 2017 - During Hispanic Heritage Month, author and education activist, José Luis Vilson, addressed the parish community at Sacred Heart Church in Richmond.
Nov. 1, 2017 — The Kino Border Initiative is one of two recipients of the 2017 Washington Office on Latin America Human Rights Award, along with the Ford Foundation, presented on Oct. 24 in Washington, D.C.
Campion Renewal Center, situated 20 miles west of Boston, is located in a peaceful setting that provides plenty of walking trails through the woods and fields.