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:: Chicago Tribune "Perspective" piece says Holy Family Church embodies city's heart and soul, click here
:: Holy Family Church in Chicago celebrates its 150th anniversary. To read articles, click Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times
:: Fr. Bill Creed, SJ, was featured on the Relevant Radio program, The Inner Life, to listen now click here (free registration is required)
:: Chicago Jesuit Academy and their new home featured in the Chicago Tribune more
:: Fr. Norman H. Langenderfer, SJ, died on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 more
:: Read the TIME story on Melinda Gates’ recent visit to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, a recipient of grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. more
:: St. Procopius Parish in the news more
:: Fr. Donald O. Nastold, SJ, died on Thursday April 12, 2007 more
:: Fr. Walter P. Krolikowski, SJ, died on Wednesday April 11, 2007. more
:: Fr. Bill Creed, SJ, was featured on the Relevant Radio program, The Inner Life to listen now click here (free registration is required)
:: Listen to Fr. Terry Charlton's interview on NPR. more
:: Letter from Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, indicating the Pope has affirmed his right to resign as Superior General of the Jesuits more
:: The Winter 2007 issue of Partners magazine is now available online more
:: Rev. Robert Drinan, SJ, Jesuit priest, former congressman, and activist died on Sunday January 28. more
:: Fr. John P. Foley, SJ, recognized in Newsweek's Who's Next in 2007 feature. more
:: St. Xavier High School promoted St. Aloysius Gonzaga High School on World AIDS Day, December 1. more
:: Fr. Thomas J. Diehl, SJ, died on Thursday November 23, 2006 more
:: Fr. Carl J. Moell, SJ, died on Sunday November 19, 2006 more
:: View a 10-minute video of St. Aloysius Gonzaga High School in Nairobi, Kenya. more
:: Fr. George W. Steenken, SJ, died on Wednesday October 18, 2006 more
:: The Cincinnati Enquirer celebrates St. Xavier High School's 175th anniversary more
:: Fall 2006 Partners is now available online more
:: Xavier University Announces Largest Capital Fundraising Campaign in the University's 175-Year History more
:: Fr. Theodore J. Tracy, SJ, died on Monday October 2, 2006 more
:: Five new novices entered the Society on August 19 more
:: Fr. Thomas L. Kenealy, SJ, died on Saturday August 26, 2006 more
:: A New Cristo Rey Schools Opens in Kansas City more
:: Pope Appoints Jesuit to Head Vatican Observatory more
:: Fr. Myles Sheehan, SJ, a Jesuit priest and physician, was profiled in the Chicago Tribune more
:: Fr. Allan F. Kirk, SJ, died on Wednesday August 9, 2006 more
:: On the Future of the Jesuits: Catholic Online interviews Fr. General Kolvenbach, SJ more
:: BBC News reports on Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Pilsen more
:: Jesuits staff Arizona mountain observatory more
:: Fr. Robert C. Baumiller, SJ, died on Thursday July 13, 2006 more, to view the Cincinnati Enquirer obituary click here, for the Baltimore Sun obituary click here
:: The July edition of JesuitUSA news is now available more
:: Jesuit named new Vatican spokesman more
:: Chicago Jesuit Academy celebrates first year with major milestones more
:: An update from Fr. Terry Charlton, SJ, on St. Aloysius Gonzaga High School in Nairobi, Kenya more
:: Anthony Barbato, Loyola Health System CEO steps down more
:: Fr. Paul J. Clifford, SJ, died on Friday, June 16 more
:: Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Jesuits promoting the Sacred Heart more
:: Catholic Online celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps more
:: New provincial installed in Patna, India more
:: Partners magazine earns three Catholic Press Association awards more
:: The May edition of JesuitUSA news is now available more
:: A new memoir, I Remember It Clearly, by Fr. Ray Baumhart, SJ, has been released more
:: New book by two Chicago Province Jesuits is now available more
:: New president named at Brebeuf Jesuit more
:: Chicago Province novice Jake Martin, nSJ, is featured in the latest issue of National Jesuit News more
:: The Spring 2006 issue of Partners magazine is now available more
:: The April edition of the JesuitUSA news is now available more
:: The Jesuit Conference's statement on the Senate immigration negotiation more
:: Fr. Fernando Arizti, SJ, former associate pastor at Holy Family Church, died on February 6. more
:: Statement from the Jesuit Conference on Immigration Reform more
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Chicago Journal places St. Ignatius College Prep at the top of the world more

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Fr. General Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, to retire more

:: The March edition of JesuitUSA news is now available more
:: Fr. Edward E. Cincoski, SJ, veteran of Loyola University Chicago and Brebeuf Prep died on Thursday February 9 more
:: The latest edition of JesuitUSA News is now available more (posted 1/12/2006)
:: Long time Jesuit ministries, the Vatican Observatory and Vatican Radio, serving the Catholic Church (posted 1/10/2006) more
:: Fr. Ben Hawley, SJ, to leave Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School more (posted 1/9/2006)
:: One Year Later: A Tsunami Update more (posted 1/5/2006)
:: National Jesuit News features an insight into the jubilee year more (posted 1/5/2006)
:: Presenters reflect on the African Oil and Povery Speakers Tour more (posted 1/5/2006)
:: Chicago Province Jesuits attend the Ignatian Family Teach In more (posted 1/5/2006)
:: Fr. Albert Fritsch, SJ, co-authors award winning book more (posted 1/3/2006)
:: Plane crash kills students from Loyola Jesuit College in Nigeria (from JesuitUSA News) more
:: Funeral services announced for Rev. Donald J. Hayes, SJ more
:: George Lane, SJ, was the keynote speaker at the Illinois Historical Society banquet more
:: St. Xavier High School wins Ohio state football championship more
:: Jesuit High in New Orleans reopens (from JesuitUSA News) more
:: Fr. Jim Collins, SJ was recently featured on the PBS program Chicago Tonight more (posted 11/28/2005)
:: Fr. Terry Charlton, SJ and his work educating AIDS affected children in Kenya is featured in the November issue of National Jesuit News. more (posted 11/21/2005)
:: The recent issue of Jesuit USA News features stories on the 25th anniversary of the Jesuit Refugee Service's founding, Jesuit alumni working as Jesuit volunteers and podcasting as a pastoral tool. Also featured is the 25th anniversary of EWTN . more (posted 11/21/2005)
:: Br. Paul F. Mattingly, SJ, 54-year veteran of Milford Novitiate and Milford Spiritual Center, died Sunday, October 30. more (posted 11/2/2005)
:: Fr. Jim Collins, SJ, will be featured on Chicago Tonight, on WTTW channel 11 Tuesday November 1st at 7:00 p.m. more
:: The latest issue of Jesuit USA News features articles on St. Alberto Hurtado, SJ, the earthqake in South Asia, and Jesuit Refugee Service's newest project overseas. Also featured are stories on Gulf coast schools and how they are picking up the pieces. more (posted 10/27/2005)
:: The Fall 2005 issue of Partners Magazine--with stories on Chicago Jesuit Academy Opening Its Doors, The Mission of a Missionary and a feature on tertianship, the final stage of formation-- is now available online more (posted 10/24/2005)
:: Fr. Jim O'Leary, SJ, and his ministry of education in Peru is featured in The Catholic New World. more (posted 10/24/2005)
:: Chicago Province Jesuit Ministries Band Together to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina more
(posted 10/17/2005)
:: The Society of Jesus celebrates a Jubilee year beginning December 3, 2005 celebrating the lives of St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier and Blessed Peter Faber more(posted 10/17/2005)
:: The recent issue of Jesuit USA News features stories on the new South Korean Province, and Nicaragua's battle against illiteracy. Also featured is a reflection on the Vatican II decree. more (posted 10/5/2005)
:: Choosing Life in a Global Society, a new column by Fr. Ken Overberg, SJ, discusses globalization and its effect on religion more (posted 9/29/2005)
:: Fr. Terry Charlton, SJ, and his work in Kenya is featured in The Indianapolis Star more (posted 9/20/2005)
:: Milford Spiritual Center, the Jesuit retreat ministry serving the Greater Cincinnati area and beyond, is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. more (posted 9/19/2005)
:: Creighton University: An Invitation to Make the Online Retreat more (posted 9/19/2005)
:: The latest issue of Jesuit USA News has stories on Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath and the opening of Chicago Jesuit Academy. Also featured is an article on Jesuit colleges and universities receiving high rankings from US News and World Report. more (posted 9/19/2005
:: Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps seeks Regional Director for Greater Cincinnati Area. more (posted 8/23/2005)
:: St. Xavier High School Mourns Fallen Marines. more (posted 8/23/2005)
:: The recent issue of the JesuitUSA Newsletter covers the new Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) and highlights some life changing experiences of Xavier University students. more (posted 8/23/2005)
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Rev. Francis X. Grollig, SJ, teacher, anthropologist and 36 year veteran of Loyola University Chicago died on Saturday August 20th. more (posted 8/22/2005)

:: New General Counsellor and Regional Assistant for the United States and new Secretary of the Society appointed by Fr. Peter Hans-Kolvenbach. more (posted 8/19/2005)
:: Xavier University Ranked 3rd Best in Midwest in 2006 U.S. News & World Report Rankings. more (posted 8/19/2005)
:: Thoughts and Prayers for Labor Day, a new column from Fr. Ken Overberg, SJ, reflects on the worker and the teachings of the church. more (posted 8/18/2005)
:: The recent issue of the JesuitUSA Newsletter highlights Korea becoming a full-fledged province. Also covered is new information on Jubilee 2006 and a new campaign seeking justice for immigrants. more (posted 8/15/2005)

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Passage Through Mid-life: A Spiritual Journey to Wholeness, a new book from Fr. Paul Robb, SJ, was recently released by Ave Maria Press more (posted 7/14/2005)

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What will the U.S. Assistancy look like at the conclusion of the ongoing strategic discernment process? Provincial Edward W. Schmidt, SJ, answers this and much more in "How Best Can We Serve?" from Partners Summer 2005 more (posted 7/08/2005)

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The Summer 2005 issue of Partners Magazine--with stories on Ordination 2005, A Parish for the People in Lima, and Fr. Paul Huber's new mission after serving for 53 years at St. Xaiver Church-- is now avaialble online more (posted 7/08/2005)
:: Jesuit social apostolate coordinators from around the world penned a letter to the leaders of the G-8 countries. You can download a copy of the letter at www.sjweb.info (posted 7/08/2005)
:: What is Truth? A new column from Fr. Ken Overberg, SJ, titled "Examining Our Convictions" deals with this age old and very difficult question more (posted 7/07/2005)

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The July 5 issue of JesuitUSA Newsletter highlights the work of Fr. Bill Creed, SJ, of the Chicago Province, who provides retreat opportunities for homeless men. Also included is correspondence from Fr. General and the story of a Farifield student bringing a well to an Afghan village more (posted 7/05/2005)

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The Irish Jesuits just released the most recent issue of "Latest Space." Visit to learn more about "Sacred Space," the online retreat/reflection program attracting millions of users each year more (posted 7/05/2005)

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New issue of JesuitUSA Newsletter covers Jesuits in Afghanistan, the naming of an asteroid after Jesuit astronomer, Loyola College in Maryland naming a new President, a Jesuit physician critical of 'overly aggressive' end-of-life treatment, and much more (posted 6/30/2005)

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Blessed Alberto Hurtado, SJ, Chilean Jesuit who founded Hogar de Cristo movement, will be canonized in October, 2005 more (posted 6/23/2005)

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PBS's Religion and Ethics News Weekly recently aired a feature story on the Jesuit observatory in Tucson, AZ. The story and interview are both available online more (posted 6/17/2005)

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Partners Magazine and Chicago Province Jesuits earn Catholic Press Association Awards more (posted 6/15/2005)

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"Even those who have nothing still need God" - This story published in the Catholic New World highlights the work of Fr. Bill Creed, SJ, and the Ignatian Spirituality Project with homeless men more (posted June 10, 2005)
   
   

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