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Founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius of Loyola
and commonly called the Jesuits, the Society of Jesus is the largest
religious order of men in the Catholic Church. Serving in 112 nations on
6 continents, we number nearly 20,000 priests, brothers, and seminarians
worldwide, all of whom observe vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Men who are called to the Society of Jesus
desire to be "contemplatives in action" - combining faith and the
promotion of justice. After two years as a novice, a Jesuit pronounces
his solemn vows and engages in six years of philosophy and theology
studies. He also engages in teaching ministry for three years. Most
Jesuits receive priestly ordination after 11 years of training, but
others also serve as brothers in a variety of ministries. Jesuits are
best known in the fields of education (schools, colleges, universities,
seminaries, theological faculties), intellectual research, and cultural
pursuits. They also engage in missionary work and direct evangelization
to the poor, social justice and human rights activities, interreligious
dialogue, and other 'frontier' ministries. Most importantly, Jesuits
continue the tradition of providing Christian retreats, based on the
foundational document of Ignatius: The Spiritual Exercises. Jesuits are
inspired by their motto: All for the greater glory of God.
Many thanks!
Vocation Director: Kaitlyn McCarthy
The Jesuit Conference of the United States
1016 16th Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
Website: www.jesuit.org
Email: usjc@jesuit.org
Phone: 202-462-0400
The Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred
Heart (our official title) is an interracial community of priests and
brothers who work in the African American community. We are a community
of Apostolic Life, in fact, the only religious community of men in the
Roman Catholic Church who engage exclusively in this ministry to and
with the African American Community.
Most of our priests and brothers work and
live in the parish setting; however, we are open to other areas of
ministry. Our goal of evangelization is accomplished by culturally
sensitive and vibrant worship, solid Catholic teaching, and promotion of
family life. Josephite priests and brothers work in parish schools, in
Religious Education and RCLA programs as well as in parish youth work.
In New Orleans, LA, we operate St. Augustine Middle and High Schools,
both African American, all male institutions with enrollment reaching
900 students. As Josephites, we are engaged in hospital and prison work,
in programs for chemically addicted persons, and open to campus
ministry.
Superior General:
Vy. Rev. Edward J. Chiffriller, S.S.J.
1130 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Vocations Ministers:
Rev. Charles Andrus, S.S.J.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(713) 203-3698
Bro. Louis, S.S.J.
Rev. Peter C. Weiss, S.S.J.
1200 Varnum Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-9100
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