Our Mission

The contemporary mission of the Society of Jesus is the service of faith and promotion in society of that justice of the Gospel that is the embodiment of God's love and saving mercy.

The Jesuits of the Chicago Province have identified six apostolic priorities on which they focus in an effort to fulfill their mission on a local level. The six priorities are listed below along with related links. For more information about ministries in the Chicago Province, visit our List of Ministries & Map of Ministries.

Evangelization: Evangelize contemporary culture with special emphasis on the needs and aspirations of young adults.

Collaborative Ministry: Strengthen partnership with lay colleagues, especially in leadership roles.

Ignatian Character of Our Schools: Assure the Ignatian heritage, Catholic identity, and Jesuit mission of our high schools and universities.

Intellectual Apostolate: Contribute to the intellectual mission of the Church, especially by scholarship, research, and writing.

Solidarity with the Poor: Choose to be with the poor in lifestyle and for the poor in mission, locally and globally.

Spiritual Exercises: Make widely available the opportunity to experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.