Fr. Brian Paulson, S.J.
@briangpaulson
President of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States
Act Now: Tell the Senate to Protect Refugee Assistance and Reject H.R. 1’s Harmful Measures votervoice.net/Shares/BLVcGBs…
What is spiritual desolation — and how does God get us out of it? americamagazine.org/faith/2025/07/…
Congratulations to Marc-André Veselovsky, SJ (second from left), who was ordained to the priesthood at Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa on June 7. AMDG!
Congrats to Fr. Len Altilia, SJ, who received the JSN Insignis Award at the 2025 Jesuit Schools Network Colloquium in June, honoring Ignatian educators for exceptional dedication, leadership and service in secondary ed. Fr. Altilia has devoted over 50 years to Jesuit education.
Imagining the Gospel: Alli Bobzien reflects on Luke 10:38-42 with a narrative from Martha’s perspective. ow.ly/6AFO50WsjPG
On the new AMDG podcast, Fr. Scott Santarosa, SJ, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe in San Diego, shares how the parish is standing in solidarity with immigrants — from starting a migrant shelter to accompanying migrants to immigration court. ow.ly/z4sY50WqyL6
Today is the feast of the first Native American saint, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, who was baptized by Jesuit missionaries. She is the patron of ecology and Native Americans.
On the new #AMDG podcast, Martha Hennessy, Dorothy Day’s granddaughter, shares reflections on how the Catholic Worker continues its work of mercy and justice today. ow.ly/EGmh50WnhMA
On June 20, Pope Leo XIV received Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, in audience at the Vatican. The meeting underscored the deep and historically significant relationship between the Holy See and the Society of Jesus. jesuits.global/2025/07/03/rei…
Join @loyolapress this month for 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a monthlong celebration of Ignatian spirituality leading up to his feast day on July 31. ow.ly/SzEy50St0BM
New Jesuit priest Fr. Matthew Ippel began his vocational path at U of D Jesuit- Detroit Catholic detroitcatholic.com/news/new-jesui…
U.S. Bishops’ President Reacts to Passage of One #BigBeautifulBill Act | @USCCB usccb.org/news/2025/us-b…
Pope Leo XIV met Father General Sosa on June 20th, reinforcing the unique bond & mission. A key dialogue on #UniversalApostolicPreferences & Jesuits' service to the Church. #PopeLeoXIV #FatherGeneralSosa jesuits.global/2025/07/03/rei…
Today the Society of Jesus celebrates the feast of St. John Francis Regis. St. John Francis Regis, pray for us! ow.ly/14sI50FnLix
For a succinct, sobering description of how immigration enforcement is affecting life in Los Angeles, I highly recommend this excellent article by a professor @LoyolaMarymount commonwealmagazine.org/religion-ice-r…
I recommend this inspiring article by Dawn Eden Goldstein @DawnofMercy entitled "Pedro Arrupe, Hiroshima and the Sacred Heart." Fr. Arrupe compares Christ's love to atomic energy...as an incredible force for forgiveness, healing and justice. americamagazine.org/faith/2025/06/…
On the new AMDG podcast, Fr. Chris Krall, SJ, the only Catholic priest currently serving in the US military for the continent of Africa, discusses how his current mission fits into his Jesuit vocation of being available to go where God’s people need. ow.ly/WqvY50Wg7W2
I encourage all to read this thread, including Bishop Kevin Rhodes’ full op-ed. Let us work together for compassionate treatment of migrants and asylum seekers as well as comprehensive immigration reform.
What does it mean to protect the freedom to worship for everyone? “Every migrant is a human person who, as such, possesses fundamental, inalienable rights that must be respected by everyone and in every circumstance.” - Caritas in veritate, no. 62 🧵(1/8)
Today on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we pray: Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine. ow.ly/zrSY50SbXlV
In this week's "Now Discern This," Eric Clayton reflects on his recent experience at Baltimore's Mass for Peace and Justice. Echoing Archbishop Lori, Eric invites us to move forward with both gratitude and urgency in our work for justice. share.google/ER7G1pWj6ZogT6…
