Follow us on Facebook. Being a Jesuit opens our lives to risk and adventure. It is actively present in 9 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Ivory Coast, the Republic of Central Africa, Senegal, Chad and Togo. Such reflection could open up a variety of possibilities; a calling to Jesuit ministry is just one of them. Health services are often needed to help refugees through their displacement and effectively reduce health risks. He is an open water swimmer, a sometimes podcaster, and a lover of stand-up comedy. By a decree signed on June 8, 2020, Fr. Greg discerned his way to the Jesuits while teaching in Catholic schools. The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu; abbreviation: SJ), commonly known as the Jesuits (/ d u. t s, d z. Justin Vocationary: Vocations for the whole Church! To be a Carmelite is to be a part of something bigger than yourself. When he is not working or meeting with people you may find Fr. Fr Ndomba pronounced his final vows on 27 April 2013. vows". He attended theUniversity of Oxford, earning a degree in theology in 2003. With the support of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United States Department of Population Refugees and Migration, JRS assists Cameroonian refugees in Taraba State with education, protection, psychosocial, and health services. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. A graduate of Saint Joseph's University, he will now return to Philadelphia as director of mission at St. Joseph's Prep. You'll have plenty of time to ask the questions that are foremost in your mind. As you read about these different Orders and Congregations, in all likelihood, you will feel attracted to some more than others. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Livelihoods programs and opportunities focus on empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainability. Thomas H. Smolich, who has led JRS since October 2015. The international headquarters is now located in Rome, Italy. *Congregation of the Holy Ghost(Spiritans), Southwest Province, PO BOX 10023, Benin city, Edo state. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". You agree by using the website further. belong. He is a seasoned spiritual director who is passionate about Ignatian Spirituality and ministering to young adults in their 20s and 30s, especially with Christus Ministries. And the Carmelite life leads you into the heart of God people like Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Therese of Lisieux, Edith Stein and Titus Brandsma! Fr. Inspired by him we too strive to discover God working in all the realities of our world as Contemplatives in Action. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. OR St. Joseph's Seminary, KM 8, Old Lagos Rd, Opere Village, PO BOX 30725, Secretariat PO, Ibadan, Oyo state. On October 4, 1991, at the invitation of the Most Rev. The connection began at a particular historical moment for A.A. and one of its co-founders, Bill Wilson. Edmund Lo, Canada Province (CAN); Fr. In spite of its age, the province has a 51-year graced history behind it. 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. Richard Baumann, USA Midwest Province (UMI); Fr. From the time of St. Ignatius until today, Jesuits can be found proclaiming the Gospel the world over. A great grace in Fr. I first learned about the Jesuits when I was exploring college options, but it wasnt until my freshman year at Saint Louis University that I really started to understand more about the Jesuits, their charisms and spirituality, and their focus on working to create a more just world in line with Gods vision. 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. -for aspirants from North only. Stoeger, whose high school and novitiate classes included Fr. Inspired by him we too strive to discover God working in all the realities of our world as Contemplatives in Action. Discovering what that is brings fulfilment and confirms you in your identity as a beloved child of God. Once all the reports are inthanks to Cecilia Hernndez!the vocation director writes up an extensive description of the applicant and his likely Jesuit vocation, which goes to the provincial for final approval, says Fr. He continues to be the reason for our mission of service of faith and promotion of justice in this corner of his vineyard. 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. *Missionary Fathers However, the Jesuits decided to remain in the region and to carry on with apostolic commitments that had begun in Burundi since 1952 and in Rwanda since 1966. E-mail: missionariesandrew@gmail.com OR Internally displaced womens businesses blooming in Nigeria, Shimon, the Cameroonian refugee girl who found happiness in Nigeria, Nelson, Cameroonian refugee turned businessman in Nigeria, Endurance, an internally displaced girl in Nigeria, returns to school, Visit the West Africa Region Facebook page. He also likes traveling, cooking, and watching comic book movies and shows. Radmar recently completed the final stage of Jesuit formation called tertianship in Salamanca, Spain, and is excited to call the LMU Jesuit Community home for the next few years. That means that Fr. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. He was ordained to the priesthood on August 5, 2000, and made final vows on December 21, 2013. Both will be full time and based in Los Angeles. Hagerty is happy to answer YOUR questions about Jesuit life! Oyo State, Nigeria The Vocations Director P. O. This was the historical foundation of the Jesuit Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (JESAM). Fr. He lives on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana where serves as pastor to the local communities. Formal education has been targeted, leading to the deterioration of the education system. Matthew Pyr, SJ, serves as one of the part-time regional promoters for the Northwest region of the USA West province and is the Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Seattle. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. In July 2018, after many years of being JESAM, the Conference was renamed JCAM Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar, In the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) there are currently six provinces and one region. Midwest Jesuits work at high schools, retreat centers, parishes, universities, and other ministries. We still seek to go where there is most need and it is most urgent: where others do not want to go or cannot go; where we can do greater good for individuals and communities. Associate Director of Campus Ministry for Christian Leadership, Vocation and Retreats University of Dayton Jan 2017 - Jul 2022 5 years 7 months Vocation in Action: Br. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VOCATION DIRECTORS ADDRESSES OF THE APPROVED RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. For regency, he then spent three years teaching theology atJesuit High School, New Orleans. Daniel is here to answer YOUR questions about Jesuit life! On special occasions and when we are buried we wear a milk cloak called mantle. Sitemap. All Jesuit schools and their alumni are linked internationally, regionally and . 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. Then provincials like Fr. A: Life is so complex, a mix of sorrows, joys, sacrifices and gifts. Submit your information, and he will get back to you ASAP. He completed an S.T.L. Rodolfo Casals, USA Northeast Province (UNE); Br. of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience- while in the world. From 2016 to 2021 he taught theology and directed campus ministry atSt. Louis University High Schoolin St. Louis. BAPTISED AND If joining us as a companion of Jesus continues to call you, we can guide you so that you can discern with greater clarity and increasing freedom your desire to be part of our life and mission. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. After time Ireland and Kenya, he joined the vocations team in 2020. Tel:+2349038323905. For one year he was associate pastor atParroquia San Ignacioin San Juan, Puerto Rico and chaplain of the parish elementary school. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Christ our Lord chooses so many persons and friends. After spending a year as an associate pastor at St. Charles Borromeo parish in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, he served for three years as the Pastoral Director at his alma mater, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston. Donations can be one-off gifts or of any frequency; Fr. 7414, Shomolu, Lagos state. Hes studied Education, Philosophy, and Theology at the graduate level, and is currently working toward a degree in Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans, LA. Matt about his faith, his swim, and his vocation as a Jesuit brother. Being a Jesuit opens our lives to risk and adventure. Nor was it crucial, as numbers of those entering were high. He was just ordained a priest in 2022. Fr Paul will get in touch with you about the best method of transfer for you and share account details with you. Yet, God has a strange but albeit gentle way of leading him along a circuitous route to the Society of Jesus. We asked him how he decided to become a Jesuit, and how he is living out his vocation now. In 2004 he entered the Jesuit novitiate in south Louisiana. Fr. Religious institute is an institute of consecrated life in which members pronounce public vows (Chastity, Poverty and Obedience) and lead a life of brothers and sisters in common. 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. It comprises twelve states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Others might consider diocesan life or another religious congregation first. Take your time, there is no rush, talk to someone you trust, listen to your heart especially at times of prayer. In his free time he enjoys reading, playing sports, hanging out with friends, and travelling to exotic places. The Jesuit presence in Africa dates to 1542 when, two years after the founding of the Society of Jesus by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the first mission was established in Congo. The Nigeria-Ghana Mission morphed into the Nigeria-Ghana Region in 1992, and in 2005, Father General Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J. When someone inquires about joining the Society, a vocation promoter begins the process of helping each inquirer see what Jesuit life is like and whether he might be suited to the vocation. Stoeger. NOTE: THE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION In the Dominican tradition, prayer, community, ministry and study are at the heart of our vocation. If you feel inspired, a Jesuit in your area can help you listen to how God might be calling you to religious life. *Order of the Cistercians(OCSO), Mount Calvary Monastery, Awhum, PO BOX 698, Enugu. Much has developed and changed in the 800-year life of our Carmelite brotherhood, but the common thread that has always distinguished the Carmelite way is that our life is defined by prayer, fraternity (community life) and service (apostolic works). These cookies do not store any personal information. Perhaps it is not what you had planned for your life; you may feel unworthy of a call to religious life. (j) u, d s-/; Latin: Iesuit), is a religious order of clerics regular of pontifical right for men in the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome.It was founded in 1540 by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions, with the approval of Pope Paul III. Fr. NOTE: IF YOU ARE ADMITTED TO ANY OF THE EVOLVING It does not store any personal data. This summer, Fr. From left to right: Jesuits Fr. Honoring 2020 Jubilarians: Reflections on 50 Years in the Society. It does not store any personal data. Presently, we have 407 Vowed Sisters and over 670 Associates (volunteer lay people in mission). *Congregation of the missionariesandreanfathers@yahoo.com. from Boston College in 2017. Note that there are also Carmelite sisters who are not cloistered. jfitzgerald@oppeace.org. for example, you might wish to become a regular monthly donor of small amounts; Murphy and Fr. The Vocations Director for the Irish province is Fr. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. On 7th April, the first day of the Genocide in Rwanda, 3 Jesuits and 15 other people were assassinated at Centre. Pyr has worked in campus ministry at Seattle University, taught Theology and was the director of liturgy at Jesuit High School in Sacramento. Meet the Vocation Team The Jesuits West Province's robust vocation team is led by director Fr. *Oblates of Mary Immaculate, PO BOX 494, Jos, Plateau. In some countries this kind of giving can also be recognised for tax relief and the necessary receipts will be issued. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies and. Greg teaches and serves as a campus minister at Seattle Preparatory School. Simple theme. A message that continues to challenge. The Carmelite Order (the friars) belong to the Mendicant Orders in the Church; that is, members of a religious Order who move about preaching and earning their living thereof. The team will be headed by Fr. James Stoeger, SJ, regional vocation director, was ready to apply to the Society right out of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati. As an undergrad at the University of California, Irvine, Fr. Schools affiliated with the Society of Jesus were the primary source of priests and brothers. Over the centuries, men and women have answered the call to Carmel. He might have a call to religious life, but not to the particular life of the Jesuit. Email: vocations@jesuits-anw.org Office Line: +2349071773535 Mobile Line: +2349099746952. He was ordained a priest in 2014 and spent his first year at a bilingual parish in San Antonio, TX. IN NIGERIA ARE AS FOLLOW: 2. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. The Eastern Africa Province was formed in 1986 and consists of 210 Jesuits from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda. Submit your information, and Fr. HOUSE, PO BOX 84, Kagoro, kaduna state. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Do not be afraid! We live that love, in that special relationship either in marriage or single life, in priestly and/or religious life. The Society of Jesus is proud to announce the ordination of 17 new priests in the United States and Haiti. This unique calling has enabled Jesuits to be renowned as educators, helping people to find an intelligent faith and serving as an intellectual voice for the Church. It is a mix of vocation stories and information on the Jesuit way of life. John OBrien, SJ, is the vocation director for the Canada Province. The Vicariate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Nigeria belongs to the Anglo-Irish Province. Growing up in a practicing Vietnamese Catholic family, the thought of religious life never entered his mind as he trudged on through life studying pre-dentistry. Thomas Lawler, SJ, and Fr. The life of the Jesuits is based on the spiritual experience of St. Ignatius of Loyola who learned to find God in all things: in prayer, in people, in world events, in nature, in our daily actions, in our own hearts. 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. THEY ARE AS FOLLOW: * Society of Jesus(Jesuit) 5L, Agusto Close, PO BOX 223, Surulere, Lagos. Feel free to email him directly at shagerty@jesuits.org, or better yet, submit your information on the above form and someone from Fr. Patrick Douglas, UMI; Fr. He was ordained a Catholic priest on June 13th, 2015. Still, the call to Carmel is as unique as each soul who makes the journey. Who do you feel called to serve? An Nguyen Vu has been a Jesuit since 2016. He joined the Jesuits in 2012 after graduating from John Carroll University. *Missionary Fathers of the For example, Fr. He returned to Boston, MA, earning a MEd atBoston Collegein 2015. of Benue, 09030724690; 09030724590; 07035077039; 07014503760; 08140968790. 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. After taking first vows in 2005, he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Saint Louis University while also studing philosophy. *Missionaries of Divine Mercy, PO BOX 58, Our ministry is prayer. THEY ARE AS FOLLOW: . At the same time, the director determines whether he thinks the candidate should in fact apply. 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. 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. Fabien Gasigwa as the new Regional Superior of the Rwanda-Burundi Region. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me., Copyright 2023 JCAM- Jesuit Conference Of Africa and Madagascar. Send him an email. If you feel called to become a Jesuit priest or brother, contact the vocation director at the following addresses: jesuitvocations.ethiopia@gmail.com Ethiopia +254 734 70 70 40/+254 726 210 035 jesuitvocations.ken@gmail.com Kenya jesuitvocationsross@gmail.com South Sudan He also adores cats and possesses a wry sense of humor. Minna, Niger. So, what makes you feel most alive? Both were long-time alcoholics; both had had some connection with a Protestant spiritual movement, the Oxford Groups. But the world was changingboth in the larger context, for example, through student movements, and within the Church as it entered the modern post-Vatican II era. If there seems to be a fit, the candidate begins working with a vocation director. BUT, SOME The first meeting of Major Superiors was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in 1970. Michael Rossmann, UMI. *Missionary Sons of Divine He succeeds Fr. However, the contemplative dimension of our life means we must have to balance our various activities with a life of intense prayer. Entering at that age was common back then, he says. Blessed Sacrament, Awka, Nigeria, E-mail 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. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. We cannot live without it. While teaching primary school in Greater Phoenix, he earned a masters degree in education from Arizona State University. Kiyimba served as the vice-Chancellor of Arrupe Jesuit University in Harare, Zimbabwe. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. *Society of the Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy, Loretto House, PO BOX 1660, Umuahia, Abia. This comes not only from our excellent education, but also from living close to the poor and suffering. This is an indication of where you might explore further. Andrew is here to answer your questions about Jesuit life! In 2012 he was sent to study theology atFAJEin Belo Horizonte, Brazil, earning a masters degree in 2014. After a needs assessment operation in 2018, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Nigeria opened its first Country Office in Abuja. Here you will find some information about Jesuit life, about how we live, pray and work together. Evolving male religious congregation yet to be Fr. He received his PhD in theology and religious studies from the University of Leeds in England in 2004 and served as Provincial Superior of the Eastern Africa Province of the Society of Jesus from 2009 to 2014. That means that he is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Box 40, Old Karu, Abuja, FTC The Vocations Director St Theresa's Catholic Church Umuezeanam P.O.Box 411 Onitsha Anambra State. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. He is assisted by a Socius, who is normally the Secretary of the Conference, a Treasurer and other members of staff who together form the JCAM administration. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Fortunately, Jesuits have nearly 500 years of taking up Christ's challenge to serve a world in need for the glory of God and the help of souls. He joined the Society of Jesus on July 30, 1991. We are not civil servants or professionals. Of course, his most favorite place is where he lives now in St. Ignatius, MT, on the Rez among the Salish, Kootenai, and non-native Montanans. From the three Jesuits in the 1960s to the 106 Jesuits who today make up the membership of the North-West Africa Province, God has been a very intimate part of the growth. *Franciscan Friar of Immaculate, Marian House, Mother of Perpetual Help, PO BOX 25, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun. STM Contact: Sister June Fitzgerald, O.P . *Oblate of Virgin Mary, PO BOX 7754, Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo. The Jesuits in Congo also minister to refugees and to people living with HIV/AIDS, among other ministries. The Irish Jesuits have created a new vocations film called Sons of Ignatius which is now available to watch online. Arturo Sosa, as Superior General, announced the creation of a new Jesuit Province in Africa, the Province of Southern Africa (SAP). It is the very vocation of a Carmelite to bear witness to a life of prayer; prayer is the springboard for our manifold apostolates. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. CONFIRMED CATHOLIC YOUTH. Stoeger. OR PO BOX 126, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom state. Prior to his appointment, he was the Rector at Arrupe College, Harare, Zimbabwe. Today, the Province is made up of 270 Jesuits, most of whom are in formation. In his spare time, he enjoys horror slasher flicks, Chinese net novels and painting digital art. JRS Nigeria responding to the needs of displaced people. Complete the form to speak with a Jesuit. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. perfection of charity and work for the sanctification of the world especially THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VOCATION DIRECTORS ADDRESSES OF THE APPROVED RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. in Philosophy and English Literature from Fordham University in 2011. +2348066688600, +23481419700799. You have given all to me. Here, the Jesuits were involved first in parish work and later in intellectual and spiritual ministries. The Midwest Province is one of the five provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Fr. 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. He enjoys running as well as playing and watching sports. We invite you to learn more about their lives, formation and dreams. Br. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VOCATION DIRECTORS ADDRESSES OF THE APPROVED RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Above all be patient! 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. Being between 18 and 24 years of age with SSCE (with a minimum of six credits including Mathematics and English Language) or its equivalent or slightly older with a diploma or degree. In response to todays challenges, we have adopted four global preferences to guide us: To show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment. Eric was ordained a priest in June of 2022, and his first assignment is working with the vocation team for the Midwest Province. According to Fr. The Jesuits West Provinces robust vocation team is led by director Fr. He was born on 22 November 1968, entered the Society of Jesus on 8 October 1989, and was ordained on 13 July 2003. Father Ndomba is from Congo Brazzaville and was appointed by Father General Arturo Sosa on 29 August 2019 as the new provincial of the Jesuit province of West Africa. Minister at Seattle Preparatory school by remembering your preferences and repeat visits Jesuits West provinces vocation... 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