By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies and. While working as a staff physical therapist in Laurel, MS, he became a Certified Athletic Trainer. Having the right intention with some level of personal integration and consistency with your professed Christian ideals. We Jesuits receive from Ignatius and the first companions an experience of a God who shows him/herself in the tensions and contradictions of life. The work of JRS Nigeria. They did so out of fidelity to and love for the people who had been variously affected by the Genocide and, at the same time, wishing to be instruments of peace and reconciliation. Protection services provide effective case management and legal assistance to ensure full respect for the rights of displaced individuals. The roots planted in the mid-1990s through our website have blossomed to include social media strategy, audience segmentation, and analytics., The changing nature of the vocations world has also led to the creation of a team. After a needs assessment operation in 2018, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Nigeria opened its first Country Office in Abuja. Become a Jesuit Vocations Events Days of Reflection Join with Jesuits and other discerners for a day of prayer, reflection and community at a Jesuit residence. All rights reserved, Child Safeguarding Policy Both will be full time and based in Los Angeles. It currently has 7 communities and 73 members, 37 of whom are scholastics. Father Ratsimbazafy, entered the Society on 4 November 1991 and was ordained on 4 August 2002. Matt. After time Ireland and Kenya, he joined the vocations team in 2020. Serving on frontiers, and learning to transmit our faith. Since then Fr. Prior to his new position, he served as Provincial of the Zambia-Malawi Province, (ZAM). The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". That means that Fr. He holds a Masters Degree in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK. Richard Baumann, SJ, another Midwest Jesuits regional vocation director. Moreover, after their restoration in 1814, the Jesuits played a significant role in the evangelization of Africa. National and International Ministries and Organizations, List of Jesuits Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse, Jesuits of the Caribbean and Latin America. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. In addition, Jesuits dedicate themselves to the training of future African leaders. In spite of its age, the province has a 51-year graced history behind it. Patrick Etamesor, speaks on the creation of the charity organization in the country, its work among displaced populations and the need for a multiform response to the security challenges faced by Africa's most populous nation. *Order of St. Augustine(OSA), Augustinian Monastery, PO BOX 1627, Jos, Plateau. Although a fair amount of todays candidates have had a Jesuit high school and/or college experience, many go on to an extended community service program or another career altogether before applying to the Society. It comprises ten states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. We are now present in Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba States, assisting forcibly displaced individuals and local communities through improving access to quality education, health interventions, socio-economic empowerment, and psychosocial support. Who do you feel called to serve? Recognizing or discerning a vocation is a gentle and gradual process and can take quite a bit of time. The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) aims to allow forcibly displaced out-of-school children to acquire the missed academic competencies. A group of children attending JRS Accelerated Learning Program for out-of-school children in Madagali, Adamawa State. Feel free to email him directly at shagerty@jesuits.org, or better yet, submit your information on the above form and someone from Fr. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience- while in the world. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. When we entered the novitiate in 1964, we were one of the last large cohorts to do so, recalls Fr. Do not be afraid! Above all be patient! They are ready to answer your questions about Jesuit life. He was an award winning actor in Los Angeles, appearing on film, TV, and stage before entering the Jesuits in 2001. The Province of Canada is one of the five Jesuit provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, incorporating all ten Canadian provinces and three territories. Justin Vocationary: Vocations for the whole Church! Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. He was ordained a priest in 2014 and spent his first year at a bilingual parish in San Antonio, TX. He joined the vocation promotion team in 2021. He has been a Jesuit for thirteen years and a priest for two years. He also has several years experience of being a Spiritual Director, assisting people in their vocational discernment and giving Ignatian retreats. Murphy says. Stoeger. While teaching primary school in Greater Phoenix, he earned a masters degree in education from Arizona State University. Ignatius has left us the most human of Gods experiences; How divine our human experience would be if we followed his path thoroughly! Mission. His graduate degrees are in Social Work and Theology from Saint Louis University and Santa Clara University, respectively. It comprises twelve states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Kizito Kiyimba as the next Provincial of Eastern Africa. It unites the current territories of the Dependent Region of South Africa, the Province of Zimbabwe-Mozambique, and the Province of Zambia-Malawi. A great grace in Fr. The President of JCAM is appointed by the Superior General and entrusted with the direction and leadership of the JCAM Common Works and Centres and to assist with the realisation of the mission of the Society of Jesus in Africa and Madagascar. Prior to his appointment Fr. He learned more about Ignatian spirituality and the Society of Jesus through a single Jesuit priest missioned to serve the Catholic community at UC Irvine. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VOCATION DIRECTORS ADDRESSES OF THE APPROVED RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. Faith and world, action and prayer, interiority and apostolate, individual and community, poverty and apostolic means, studies and closeness to the marginalized, universality and local inculturation, Church and existential frontiers. A call to religious life can start with a sense of emptiness and a need for something more in life or an attraction to a life of deeper prayer and community. And all to give greater glory to God and be where we are most needed. Br. Fr. He joined the Jesuits in 2012 after graduating from John Carroll University. -for aspirants from North only. We spoke with Br. The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu; abbreviation: SJ), commonly known as the Jesuits (/ d u. t s, d z. JRS Nigeria responding to the needs of displaced people. He will help you recognise whether or not a particular Order or Congregation would be the best one for you. Sitemap. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Men join because they want to live and work with these people. *Marist Brothers of the School, PO BOX 307, Orlu, Imo. The history of the Province of Central Africa goes back to the time of St Ignatius of Loyola. Presently, we have 407 Vowed Sisters and over 670 Associates (volunteer lay people in mission). From 1994 onwards it had become difficult to have contact with Kinshasa. Jesuits in the west are a diverse group of men who serve Christ and his Church in 19 educational institutions, 13 parishes, 2 retreat centers, and other social and pastoral ministries like Homeboy Industries, Jesuit Restorative Justice Initiative (JRJI), Kino Border Initiative (KBI), Native American Missions, and Christus Ministries for young adults, to name a few. Greg discerned his way to the Jesuits while teaching in Catholic schools. Note that there are also Carmelite sisters who are not cloistered. Through three years of off and on discernment with a Jesuit spiritual director, he finally committed to applying to the Society after a 2015 discernment retreat in Portland. To you, Lord, I return it. Murphy and Fr. Murphy, Fr. Tel: +2348100274988. Joseph loves teaching, giving retreats and leading pilgrimages to holy sites. Often it is easier to send a donation to an office within your own country and Fr Paul can advise on how that might be done. Box 40, Old Karu, Abuja, FTC The Vocations Director St Theresa's Catholic Church Umuezeanam P.O.Box 411 Onitsha Anambra State. The Vocations Director for the Irish province is Fr. Michael Wegenka, SJ, was born in Midland, Michigan, lived briefly in Carmel, Indiana, and grew up in Katy, Texas. In true Ignatian fashion, the Midwest Jesuits have responded to these developments with innovation. Sustained by the word of God and the sacred liturgy, we are led to live in intimate friendship with God. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. BAPTISED AND Oyo State, Nigeria The Vocations Director P. O. It does not store any personal data. In 1548, he sent four Jesuits to open a college in the Kingdom of Congo. A native of Green Bay, WI, Erics Jesuit life has taken him to Boston, Chicago, and St. Paul. STM Contact: Sister June Fitzgerald, O.P . E-mail: *Missionaries Schools affiliated with the Society of Jesus were the primary source of priests and brothers. Chanh Nguyen, USA West Province (UWE); Fr. from within. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I love the parable of Jesus feeding the . Meet the vocation team below. perfection of charity and work for the sanctification of the world especially On special occasions and when we are buried we wear a milk cloak called mantle. Radmar now uses his acting skills to witness to his faith and calling as a Jesuit priest. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. +2348066688600, +23481419700799. Since becoming a Jesuit, Fr. The U.S. Central and Southern Province is one of five provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. That means that he is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Other requirements are: A: Application to the Carmelite Order usually signals the commencement of the process of discerning whether one is spiritually, physically, and psychologically healthy for the spiritual ascent of Mount Carmel. Joseph Hill, SJ, was born in Phoenix, AZ, the third of four sons of an American mother and a Canadian father. Andrew is here to answer your questions about Jesuit life! Myles O'Reilly SJ. In the Dominican tradition, prayer, community, ministry and study are at the heart of our vocation. Ignatius has left us the most human of Gods experiences; How divine our human experience would be if we followed his path thoroughly! However, the contemplative dimension of our life means we must have to balance our various activities with a life of intense prayer. Eric was ordained a priest in June of 2022, and his first assignment is working with the vocation team for the Midwest Province. The JRS country director notes that the context of the organization's work in Nigeria is "vast and at the same time very complex," as it also covers a large geographical area. He became a vocation promoter in 2022 and now lives in Denver. Be patient with yourself! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He completed an S.T.L. The rest is history. O'Brien cautions against simplifying Fr. This summer, Fr. E-mail: holyname.ofjesus@yahoo.com. Still, the call to Carmel is as unique as each soul who makes the journey. The West Africa Proovince was established in 1973, it currently covers 14 countries. *Missionary Sons of Divine In the past year, he picked up two new hobbies: Spikeball and squash. Christ our Lord chooses so many persons and friends. (alaguna@jesuits.org). It is a balanced way of life that leads you closer to Christ while in service to His Church. We asked him how he decided to become a Jesuit, and how he is living out his vocation now. Todays vocations world demands sophistication and specialization, Fr. On behalf of the Society, the Church, and our institutions, we need to get to know a person well to assess his aptness to be a Jesuit, in terms of our prayer lives, community life, and mission, Fr. Hagerty is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Edmund Lo, Canada Province (CAN); Fr. This comes not only from our excellent education, but also from living close to the poor and suffering. Submit your information, and one of them will get back to you ASAP. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Stoeger and Baumann); Br. It is good to talk about the sense of call you feel. Today, the Province is made up of 270 Jesuits, most of whom are in formation. Richard Baumann, USA Midwest Province (UMI); Fr. True to our missionary vocation, many of us work in Eastern Africa, while others are studying or working in Zimbabwe, West Africa, Italy, India, the United States, Great Britain, Philippines and elsewhere in the world. All Jesuit schools and their alumni are linked internationally, regionally and . Fr Ndomba pronounced his final vows on 27 April 2013. As a Jesuit, he has enjoyed living in Mexico and Canada and considers relationships among diverse people to be one of the greatest gifts hes received. in Philosophy and English Literature from Fordham University in 2011. and not vows. Faith and world, action and prayer, interiority and apostolate, individual and community, poverty and apostolic means, studies and closeness to the marginalized, universality and local inculturation, Church and existential frontiers. *Missionary Fathers Arturo Sosa, as Superior General, announced the creation of a new Jesuit Province in Africa, the Province of Southern Africa (SAP). Fr. John OBrien, CAN; and Fr. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Take your time, there is no rush, talk to someone you trust, listen to your heart especially at times of prayer. He also likes traveling, cooking, and watching comic book movies and shows. He can answer your questions, listen to your hopes and dreams, and accompany you as you begin to imagine how to find more joy, freedom, and fulfillment in your life. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies and. Perhaps it is not what you had planned for your life; you may feel unworthy of a call to religious life. Fr. Pyrs Jesuit vocation has been discovering how the Spirit of God is working and how to recognize it. Its a small book that can help anyone to be free from unhealthy attachments so they can follow the still, small voice of God that speaks in the deepest desires of their hearts. Radmar Jao, SJ, is the Director of Vocations for the USA West province. A: You have to be a baptized and practicing Catholic and ought to have completed your secondary education with the desire to live the religious life in general and an interest in living the Carmelite lifestyle in particular. Have you completed your studies or working? Ignatius is the saint of mundane mysticism; he lives in the world as in a burning bush inhabited by the love of God, who assumes the tensions of life, harmonizing them, uniting what is apparently contradictory. Kiyimba served as the vice-Chancellor of Arrupe Jesuit University in Harare, Zimbabwe. That means that Daniel is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Christopher Nguyen, UWE; Fr. Blessed Sacrament, Awka, Nigeria, E-mail NOTE: THE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION Such reflection could open up a variety of possibilities; a calling to Jesuit ministry is just one of them. Fortunately, Jesuits have nearly 500 years of taking up Christs challenge to serve a world in need for the glory of God and the help of souls. There are about 40 Provinces throughout the world including North America, Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia. If they profess the evangelical counsels, they take it as a bond/oath During his free time, he enjoys CrossFit, hiking, cooking, baking, watching movies, good conversations, and people who make him laugh. Return to JesuitsMagazine Summer 2020 Index. where they are out among other people. It was at LMU where he fell in love with scripture and Ignatian Spirituality fostered by the many Jesuits who dedicated their life to study, scholarship, and to an ever-expansive vision of God. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. William Murphy, UMI; Fr. Men discerning vocations to the Society of Jesus come from all walks of life and have experienced the Jesuits in many different ways. Talk to someone you trust a family member or friend. What do you care most about? Living with simplicity and closeness to the poor. Matt and Fr. We live that love, in that special relationship either in marriage or single life, in priestly and/or religious life. Ignatius and the first companions were known as men who were learned and poor. To do good for others, we know that we need both intellectual and spiritual depth. address:sssvocations@blessedsacrament.com. In all this we find inestimable joy, the joy of Mary who witnessed the joy of the redemption of the world in the sacrifice of her son. Edmund is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Our ministry is prayer. VOCATION DIRECTOR, P.O.BOX 223 SURULERE, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. Hagertys team will get back to you ASAP. The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is happy to announce that Superior General Fr Arturo Sosa SJ has appointed Br Michael Schpf, from the Central European Jesuit Province, as the new JRS International Director. After he returned to Saint Louis University, to serve as the campus minister for health care students and coordinator of the retreat program. OR SMA He might have a call to religious life, but not to the particular life of the Jesuit. In 1624, a Portuguese Jesuit named Mateus Cardoso published a catechism in Kikongo. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola guides us in this mission. Large group: Jesuit vocations directors and promoters from the United States and Canada met at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. Fabien Gasigwa as the new Regional Superior of the Rwanda-Burundi Region. THEY ARE AS FOLLOW: . belong. A: The first question to ask yourself is do I feel drawn to that way of life, do I find it attractive? . Complete the form to speak with a Jesuit. The Madagascar Province was created in 1971. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me., Copyright 2023 JCAM- Jesuit Conference Of Africa and Madagascar. William Murphy, SJ, vocation promoter, the need to market vocations outside of Jesuit circles coincided with the growth of the internet, and BeAJesuit.org has become a key source of inquiries. Email: vocations@jesuits-anw.org . They are passionate about sharing information on Jesuit life, answering questions, and accompanying people in discernment. Fill out the form above and well be in touch with you soon. Anywhere in the world where we find a Jesuit community, we feel among friends. Leonard Chiti as the first Provincial of the Southern Africa Province, with effect from 25th March 2021. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. The violence caused by the insurgency of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), commonly known as Boko Haram, in North-Eastern Nigeria has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions of people, and damaged the countrys economy. In 2003, he entered the Jesuit novitiate in Grand Coteau, LA. On 7th April, the first day of the Genocide in Rwanda, 3 Jesuits and 15 other people were assassinated at Centre. *Congregation of Most Rev. Or, text him: (773) 236-2497. It does not store any personal data. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. He met the Jesuits in high school atStonyhurst College. In addition to being a regional promoter, Fr. Meet the New Jesuits West Vocation Team May 1, 2020 Coming this summer is a new Jesuits West vocation team made of up of eight Jesuits. Edwin Gros, UCS; Fr. erected it as the North-West Africa Province comprising of Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Gambia. All rights reserved, Child Safeguarding Policy Pyr has worked in campus ministry at Seattle University, taught Theology and was the director of liturgy at Jesuit High School in Sacramento. Andrew Laguna, SJ, is the vocation promoter for the US West Province. IN NIGERIA ARE AS FOLLOW: 2. These services aim to meet the variety of complex spiritual and psychosocial needs. On November 6, 2019, Father General Arturo Sosa SJ, through a letter announced Fr Rigobert Musenge Kyungu SJ as the new Major Superior for Central Africa Province (ACE). Others were welcome, but there wasnt a lot of general outreach. To outsiders, this might seem overly meticulous. Reach out, and theyll get back to you ASAP. Fr. God wants what is best for you. *Society of the Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy, Loretto House, PO BOX 1660, Umuahia, Abia. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. A: Life is so complex, a mix of sorrows, joys, sacrifices and gifts. -for aspirants that reside in southwest. Others might consider diocesan life or another religious congregation first. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. A: The Order has a religious garment known as habit. Studying with all your might. Text Fr. After taking first vows in 2006, he studied a Masters in philosophy atFordham Universityin New York. For Jesuits, the world is our home.. 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