Jesuits East

Let us pray in thanksgiving for the life of Fr. Roger Haight, SJ, who died on June 19 at the age of 89. Fr. Haight was a well-respected theologian, teaching in the U.S., India, and the Philippines. He also authored many theological books and articles. jesuitseast.org/memoriam/remem…

Don't miss the last two weeks of the “Laudato Si’: Caring for Our Common Home” exhibition at the Saint Joseph’s University Frances M. Maguire Art Museum. The exhibition explores humanity’s sacred connection to the Earth through the lens of Laudato Si'. sju.edu/news/laudato-s…

Last month, over 90 ecology leaders from Jesuit institutions across the U.S. and Canada gathered in Chicago for the Jesuit Integral Ecology Assembly. They reflected on how Jesuits and their ministries can help address the roots of the environmental crisis. jesuitseast.org/press-release/…

Beginning on July 27, join the Office of Ignatian Spirituality’s Ministerio Hispano Ignaciano leading up to the Feast of St. Ignatius on July 31 as they share different Ignatian videos in Spanish each day and highlight programming for the upcoming year. ministeriohispanoignaciano.org/celebracion-fi…

Let us pray in thanksgiving for the life of Br. Frank Turnbull, SJ, who died on July 15 at the age of 85. Br. Turnbull spent many years at America Magazine. He also served at St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City and Canisius HS in Buffalo. May he rest in peace. jesuitseast.org/memoriam/remem…

Fr. Michael Davidson, SJ, recently led a pilgrimage to Spain that visited key Ignatian sites for Boston College students from high financial need backgrounds. The group is pictured having celebrated Mass in the Cave at Manresa where St. Ignatius composed the Spiritual Exercises.

Students from Boston College High School and St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia visited Le Moyne College. The students spent an afternoon doing volunteer work with Le Moyne alum Andrew Lunetta, founder of A Tiny Home for Good, which builds homes for the homeless.

Let us pray in thanksgiving for the life of Fr. Nicholas S. Rashford, SJ, who died on July 14, 2025. Fr. Rashford was a dedicated Jesuit priest, educator, and administrator. He served Saint Joseph’s University for more than 30 years, 17 as president. jesuitseast.org/memoriam/remem…

While recently in Micronesia, Provincial Fr. Joseph O’Keefe, SJ, signed a new agreement with Bishop Julio Angkel between the Province and the Diocese of the Caroline Islands. The agreement will ensure even greater collaboration between the Society of Jesus and the Diocese.

Today is the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680), the first Native American saint, known as the “Lily of the Mohawks.” St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us.

Led by Fr. Michael Davidson, SJ, at Boston College, a delegation participated in 2-week experience with local schools and communities in Jamaica. For nearly 30 years, Boston College has partnered with St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Kingston. jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

Last month, Fr. Vinny Marchionni, SJ, received the Community Leadership Award from the NYPD 41st Precinct for "unwavering commitment to the Hunts Point & Longwood communities." It is given to community members who foster positive relationships between the neighborhood and police.

Fr. Joseph Lorenz, SJ, who was ordained in June, recently celebrated Mass with the senior Jesuits of the Colombiére Jesuit Community in Baltimore. He then had dinner with them and enjoyed hearing their stories and talking about his own path to the priesthood. AMDG!

Msgr. Liam Bergin of the Boston College Theology Department presented Pope Leo XIV a copy of Jesuit Fr. Mark Massa's latest book, “Catholic Fundamentalism in America.” bc.edu/bc-web/sites/b…

God Bless America! Happy Independence Day from Jesuits USA East!

Boston College High School has announced the appointment of Dr. Paul Manuel ’77 – a veteran Catholic school educator – as its 28th principal. Dr. Manuel brings more than 25 years of experience in academic leadership across both secondary and higher education.

On June 26, Dickson Tiwelfil, SJ, was ordained to the priesthood in Yap, Micronesia where he grew up and first met the Jesuits. He was blessed to have on hand his brother Jesuits from Micronesia and others who made the long journey to celebrate with him. jesuitseast.org/press-release/…

On the morning of his recent ordination, Fr. Melvin Rayappa, SJ, reflected briefly on his journey to the priesthood and all those who helped him along the way.

With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate a milestone: over $200,000 raised during Magis Giving Day — thanks to YOU! If you haven’t yet made your gift this fiscal year, there’s still time. Every gift helps us do more — for the magis. Give today: amdg.jesuitseast.org/give?utm_campa…

On the morning of his recent ordination, Fr. Joseph Lorenz, SJ, reflected briefly on the joy he felt having friends, family, and his brother Jesuits present—a whole community who helped him through his formation.