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7 Provincial, Maryland Province Provincial, USA Northeast Province (center), new provincial for the USA East Province, converses with Jesuit FROM OUR PROVINCIALS scholastic Joseph Lorenz, SJ, a teacher at Fordham Prep, and Dr. Maura Mast, Dear Friends, “In the of Fordham College At the release of our last issue of JESUITS back in January, we could never at Rose Hill. deepest have imagined the current situation that has changed our whole world. Like Editors Michael Gabriele so many, we had such hopeful excitement for 2020, only to see our enthusiasm PJ Williams parts of evaporate so abruptly with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our schools and closed early, our and retreat centers sat idle, and we Contributors ourselves, we mourned the loss of some very close friends and family, including a number Henry Frank of our Jesuits, who succumbed to the coronavirus. It has, no doubt, been a Rev. James F. Keenan, SJ Wendell Laurent encounter daunting year for all of us. As people of faith, however, we remain convinced that the light of Christ Advancement the Lord, James F. Skurka, will continue to shine through the darkness. Although forced to shut down and Provincial Assistant shelter away, our Jesuit schools and apostolates rose up to find creative ways of for Advancement who inspires and Communications, assisting health care workers, serving the poor, offering online Masses, providing Maryland and USA our best spiritual direction and leading virtual retreats. Our Jesuits and lay colleagues Northeast Provinces also moved forward with plans to launch the new USA East Province on July 31. Please address all correspondence You can read about these many happenings, and more, in the coming pages. to JESUITS magazine: service of [email protected] 4 The start of the new province will bring to a close our service as provincials With schools and universities shut of the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces, respectively—provinces whose Maryland Province Jesuits down, the statue of St. Ignatius others.” 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 620 Loyola stands alone on the campus rich histories are acknowledged in this issue and presented along with the Towson, MD 21286-2014 of Loyola Maryland. 443-921-1310 ­— Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, SJ, 30th size and scope of the new province, under the leadership of our successor, Loyola and other Jesuit institutions recently stepped up to help others USA Northeast Province General of the Fr. Joseph O’Keefe, SJ. It has been an honor and privilege to accompany you— during the pandemic. 39 East 83rd Street Died May 20, 2020, at the age of 84 Jesuits, friends, donors, parishioners, alumni, faculty and students. New York, NY 10028-0810 The Jesuits of the East Coast, some 650 of us, will continue to teach, , 212-774-5500 collaborate with and serve the , all for His greater glory. A Time of Crisis Calls for the ...... 4 In a year during which we have given up so much, we remember that JESUITS is published by the Finding God on Zoom ...... 8 Maryland and USA Northeast Meet our Jesuits Being Ordained to the Priesthood...... 10 St. Ignatius asked only this—for the love and grace of God, and nothing more. Provinces of the Society of Jesus. We pray for an abundance of that love and grace for each one of you. The opinions expressed are those The Jesuits of the East Coast ~ Together Again...... 14 of the individual writers, and do not Sincerely in Christ, necessarily constitute the SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION & KEEPSAKE ~The Evolution of Our Province policy of the Society of Jesus.

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the 2020-2021 academic year. Mr. New Appointments Goso is a member of Nativity Prep's class of 1997 and previously taught at Nativity. Mr. Goso will rejoin the Nativity Prep community from superior of the Jesuit Community Boston College High School, where of Micronesia, where he will work and LEADERSHIP he most recently served as director closely with vice-superiors in Yap of enrollment. The 2020-2021 and Fiji and serve as a delegate in the USA East Province, effective school year will also the 30th Chuuk to promote a sense of September 1, 2020. Fr. Benz will anniversary of Nativity Prep. common mission across the succeed Fr. Edward Quinnan, SJ, works. Fr. Quinnan will replace who, after a brief sabbatical, will Fr. Thomas Benz, SJ, who will Fr. Angelo (AJ) Rizzo, SJ, has assume a new position of service assume the position of provincial been named the next president of in the new province. Fr. Benz has assistant for Pastoral and Inter- Scranton Prep, effective July 2021. served as superior of the Jesuit national Ministries on September Fr. Rizzo was ordained in 2017 1, 2020. Community of Micronesia since and currently serves Regis High September 1, 2014. During that School in New York as director Earlier this year, Fr. Joseph M. time he helped foster communi- of Mission and Identity. As a O’Keefe, SJ, stepped down as cation among the members of a scholastic, he taught English, superior of the Spellman Hall widely dispersed community, as theology and Latin at Scranton Susan Baber has been named the Fr. Daniel Corrou, SJ, has been Jesuit Community in the Bronx well as oversaw and supported Prep and is an alumnus of the news associate provincial assistant for appointed the new regional to prepare for his new role as their pastoral and educational University of Scranton. He has secondary education for the USA director of the Jesuit Refugee provincial of the USA East ministries. Fr. Brendan Lally, SJ, has been also served on the boards at sev- East Province. A graduate of the Service (JRS) in the Middle Province. Fr. Christopher M. named the USA East Province’s eral Jesuit high schools across the College of the Holy Cross, Susan East and North Africa region Cullen, SJ, has been serving as delegate for senior Jesuits, effective country, including Fairfield Prep. most recently worked as the direc- by Superior General Fr. Arturo January 1, 2021. Fr. Lally is currently acting superior of the community tor of campus ministry and the Sosa, SJ. Fr. Corrou will assume superior of the Jesuit Community director of adult formation for the this role on July 1, 2020. JRS is at Joseph’s University. In this Loyola School in New York City, an international nongovernmen- new role, he will hear the account where she also taught theology tal organization with a mission of conscience and be responsible and was the department chair. to accompany, serve, and advo- for the cura personalis of senior Susan will assume this new role cate for the rights of refugees Jesuits in the province’s health care in August 2020. Her predecessor, and forcibly displaced people communities. Fr. Myles Sheehan, SJ, Maura Toomb Estevez, will teach in several regions, including the who is currently in this role, will theology at Regis High School in Middle East and North Africa. New York City this fall. continue to serve in this capacity Christian J. Cashman has been through December. named the next president of Fairfield College Preparatory until a permanent superior could Earlier this year, Fr. Samuel School, effective July 1, 2020. be named. Fr. Thomas J. Regan, SJ, J. Sawyer, SJ, was named the Previously a teacher in the who is currently serving as dean superior of the America House theology department at the high of the Graduate School and of the Jesuit Community in New York school, Cashman is returning College of Arts and Sciences at City. Fr. Sawyer is an executive after a three-year stint as the Loyola University Chicago and editor at America Media and president and head of school at previously served as a provincial has served as a house Northwest , where he of the New England Province, will at America House since 2016. not only acted as the Catholic assume the role of superior of Fr. Sawyer replaced Fr. Philip spiritual leader and chief devel- Spellman Hall on July 31, 2020. Judge, SJ, who, after a sabbatical, Fr. Thomas Benz, SJ, has been opment officer of the school, Nativity Preparatory School in will serve as president of named the assistant to the but also oversaw all professional Boston has announced that Father General has McQuaid High School in provincial for Pastoral and staff, budgetary processes, Gadisa Goso has been named approved the appointment of Rochester, New York. International Ministries for official communications and the next principal, effective for Fr. Edward Quinnan, SJ, as 2 gift-giving. 3 A TIME OF CRISIS Calls for the Magis

By Mike Gabriele

Those steeped in the Jesuit mantra of a “faith that does Many self-sufficient people abruptly found themselves justice” know what “magis” means. By itself, it is simply a without access to groceries. Millions of happily employed Latin word that means “more.” To the Society of Jesus and Americans one week were jobless and struggling to their Ignatian partners in mission, it means “doing more make ends meet the next. Health care workers accus- for Christ, and therefore doing more for others.” It usually tomed to organized shifts and routine patient care were entails reaching out to those on the margins, those strug- thrust into a danger zone, often ill-equipped to protect gling to get by—the poor, the lonely, the imprisoned, the themselves from exposure. But the most troubling sick. The magis is indeed a challenge, a challenge to rise aspect was that this was not taking place in some third- up against adversity and out of our comfort zones so that world country. These were our neighbors … our friends we can meet the disadvantaged where they are and truly … our family. walk with them. Accompaniment is the first step in To make matters worse, in a desperate effort to get a offering ourselves to others in service. grip on the pandemic, stay-at-home orders were imposed throughout the country. Businesses were forced to shut This year in particular, the call to “do more down. Key supply chains were suddenly in jeopardy. Schools and universities closed and sent students home. for Christ by doing more for others” has never Jesuits and their colleagues found themselves in un- been more dire. Who could have foreseen chartered territory—wanting to serve others while under strict guidelines NOT to interact with anyone. the invisible tempest that brewed against our Where there is God’s will, however, there is always a way. Our Jesuit schools and universities stepped up to nation and the world in the form of a highly live and breathe the magis as never before. Without liter- contagious and often deadly coronavirus? ally a day to spare, many Jesuit institutions shifted gears to meet increasingly new demands quickly. The immedi- And yet, as the virus made its way into all 50 of our states— ate need for protective gear for hospital staff and health closing businesses, social gatherings, schools and univer- care workers was paramount. Loyola University Mary- sities—the need to serve the less fortunate became more land joined a host of other Ignatian social enterprises in

important than ever. To add to the challenge, those in need Baltimore and began using its lab of 3D printers to help

of help suddenly became more than the poor and the sick. mass-produce plastic face shield parts to be assembled for ✺ Facing page: A physician from St. Barnabas Hospital received donated safety goggles from Fr. Christopher Devron, SJ, president at Fordham Prep.

Students from St. Peter’s Prep deliver food and clothing to local drop-off centers. 4 5 In honor of health care workers on the front lines, The University of Scranton lit up the sky each night with a red cross on a blue background. The University

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3D printers at Loyola University Maryland provided much-needed assembly parts for protective face shields at area hospitals. Ariana Mastrogiannis organized a GoFundMe campaign that paid local restaurants to deliver ✺ “I’m glad my colleagues at Loyola and I could use our skills and technology to support our community.” meals to the emergency departments and intensive care units of New York hospitals. —Matthew Treskon, Loyola University

local hospitals. “First responders and health care workers In addition to masks and protective eyewear, another government affairs at the University of Scranton, who led program. At St. Peter’s Prep in New Jersey, campus ministry are today’s heroes,” said Matthew Treskon, technology commodity became in short supply for first responders— the development of the program. “This was an effort to began a “hands-off” donation campaign to get students librarian at Loyola University. “I’m glad my colleagues at food. Fordham Prep moved swiftly on this need too, raising support the well-being of community members in need involved in delivering food and clothing to local community Loyola and I could use our skills and technology to support $40,000 to help feed emergency room workers. As a way and help our local economy.” drop-off centers in need of items. our community.” The university also offered pro-bono to also assist a local restaurant, the money was donated Students from Jesuit universities who now found them- Creative thinking and fast action became a reflex at these business counseling to small businesses fighting for to a nearby deli that in turn kept the ER fed twice a day, selves suddenly off campus and back at home also discov- Jesuit schools and universities. Suddenly faced with survival during the pandemic. a great win-win for everyone. ered ways to help and raise money. Instead of lamenting $60,000 worth of food that would potentially go to waste Fordham Prep stepped up to assist health care workers Similarly, the University of Scranton came together to over her senior year getting cut short at Georgetown with students no longer on campus, Fairfield University on the front lines as well. As New York’s COVID-19 cases help struggling area restaurants and low-income families University, Ariana Mastrogiannis organized a GoFundMe quickly donated the food to the Connecticut Food Bank. started to spike, Fordham prep’s president, Fr. Christopher at the same time. It developed a program encouraging campaign that paid local restaurants to deliver meals to “It was a significant amount of food,” said Duane Gornicki, Devron, SJ, learned of the extraordinary surge of patients Scranton residents to donate money to be used for gift- the emergency departments and intensive care units of Fairfield’s general manager of dining services. “She (the food at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and the increased cards from local restaurants which were then given to New York hospitals, where her cousin is a resident physi- bank coordinator) was so moved, she broke down and cried.” demand for personal protective equipment. Without a families facing a financial burden. The program raised cian. She exceeded her $7,000 goal. The examples could go on and on and fill this magazine moment’s hesitation, the school immediately donated all $8,000 on its first day. “The COVID-19 crisis created Loyola School in New York City started a fundraiser from cover to cover with stories of how our Ignatian family of the safety goggles from its science laboratories. “Jesuit additional hardship for those who were already experienc- called Lunch 4 Life that provides hot meals for the staff stepped up to “do more.” That is what living the magis is all education is committed to service and advancing the ing economic insecurity,” said Julie Schumacher Cohen, at Metropolitan Hospital in East Harlem. An anonymous about. When we realize that by serving others, we are serving common good,” said Fr. Devron. “I am so pleased that our assistant vice president for community engagement and donor even stepped forward and gave $20,000 to the Christ, the drive to “do more” becomes second nature. AMDG. resources could assist.”

6 7 OFFICE OF IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY Finding God on Zoom: Ignatian Spirituality Goes Online

By Henry Frank

Zoom video calls. Some Jesuits took Comunidades Hispanas Ignacianas seven days a week via the cen- to social media to offer encourage- prayed the rosary and the stations ter’s conference call line. Phone in to ment and spiritual accompaniment; of the cross via YouTube. OIS also pray—no internet connection required. Fr. James Martin, SJ, for example, hosted a series of educational lectures Adapting to new circumstances has introduced “daily faith sharing” to on Ignatian spirituality—the series long been a forte of the Jesuits and his followers on Facebook, streamed was called “Finding God During a their companions. The Ignatian spiri- live from his Jesuit residence in New Pandemic.” tual disciplines of daily reflection and York City. Jesuit retreat houses also moved discernment, practiced over time, aim The Office of Ignatian Spirituality parts of their ministries online. You to cultivate a sense of detachment in (OIS), a ministry of the Jesuit Provinces did not need to travel to Gloucester, the practitioner. Sometimes referred on the East Coast, began praying the Mass., to make a retreat at Gonzaga to as “spiritual freedom,” Ignatian Ignatian Examen online on Friday Eastern Point Retreat House during detachment does not describe indiffer- afternoons in a twenty-minute prayer Holy Week this year. More than 900 ence or a lack of empathy. It indicates service called “Examen Live!” More people signed up for their guided an ability to resist undue attachment than 450 people signed on for the first Holy Week retreat, organized and to the way things are, or to the things event on March 27. It continued week- facilitated by Fr. Robert VerEecke, SJ. one desires, so as to remain open to ly through the Easter season, providing Participants received a daily email the movements of the Spirit. an opportunity for people to pause and with a photograph taken somewhere The pandemic has forced dramatic prayerfully reflect about how God had at the retreat house to set the scene. and rapid change in the way people been present to them. The email also included other retreat relate to one another. In moving online, OIS’s Ignatian Young Adult Minis- materials: a spiritual reflection, sug- the spiritual ministries of the Jesuits tries hosted a series of online discussion gested points for prayer, Scripture on the East Coast have met the moment, groups that gathered more than 60 readings and various creative media recognizing the Spirit of God at work Although the Gloucester Retreat House sat empty, more than 900 people signed up for its online Holy Week retreat. young adults for prayer and conversa- to accompany prayer, such as a and adapting. Ignatian spirituality tion. It also hosted an online retreat for recording of a dance performance ministries look different for the time young adults during Easter week; more or a musical piece. being, but the mission continues, and But with remarkable speed toward the end In early March, Jesuit ministry changed nearly than 50 people participated. The staff of Loyola Jesuit Center in there is much consolation in that. of the Lenten season—no doubt attributable overnight. Emails poured in, summarized in the For the Latinx community, OIS’s Morristown, N.J., started leading the to the adaptability innate to the Jesuit way of word “canceled.” Masses were canceled. Retreats proceeding—the ministry of Ignatian spirituality moved online. were canceled. Even Holy Week, for a moment, More Jesuit parishes started streaming Mass online. on the web seemed like it might effectively be called off. Spiritual directors began offering direction on For more information about online opportunities to pray or learn more about Ignatian spirituality, visit www.JesuitsEastOIS.org/summer2020

8 9 7 MEET OUR 2020 JESUITS BEING ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD In a typical year, Jesuit provinces across the country celebrate ordinations out how much James loved his students and community, loved by God, and he began to discern how best to respond he felt Jesus nudging him to make a lifelong commitment in love to the God who loves him. He decided that he would in early June. This, however, has been anything but a typical year. The to religious life. James entered the in Syracuse in give back with a life of service to God and God’s people. By planned ordinations for the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces in June 2009, God has always been gracious and resourceful with the end of his senior year, he had applied and been accepted James’s prayerful desires and talents. Gifted with music to the novitiate, and he has loved continuing his journey of at Fordham University were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. lessons as a boy, James taught violin to students in the Bronx discerning how best to respond in love to God’s love and while studying philosophy at Fordham and later played with Christ’s call to follow Him. the inmate choir at San Quentin State Prison while studying theology in Berkeley, Calif. In between, he greatly enjoyed his As of this issue’s publication date, they have been rescheduled for August 8, 2020, at Saint years in Maine teaching students and accompanying them DOUGLAS RAY, SJ Joseph’s University, with one of our Jesuits, James Ferus, SJ, being ordained on August 1 with and their families at Cheverus High School. Most recently, James served as a at both San Quentin and Our Lady the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Boston. USA NORTHEAST PROVINCE of Lourdes in Oakland. Next year he’ll continue in these Factors that contributed to these fluctuating logistics included accommodating vulnerable ministries as he completes a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. family members and adhering to possible social distancing requirements still in effect. It has James will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving at his home Douglas was born in Yonkers, been a challenging few months leading up to this most important day in the lives of these , St. Lawrence Martyr in New Bedford. N.Y., and grew up in the Bronx and Manhattan. He met the men in formation who have dedicated themselves to serving God and others. Please pray Jesuits in kindergarten at his for them as they prepare for their ordinations. grammar school, St. Ignatius KEVIN HUGHES, SJ Loyola, before attending Regis High School. Doug did his MARYLAND PROVINCE JASON DOWNER, SJ JAMES FERUS, SJ undergraduate work at Princeton University, where he earned USA NORTHEAST PROVINCE USA NORTHEAST PROVINCE Kevin grew up in Cherry Hill, a degree in medieval history N.J., with his mom (Marianne), before studying law at Harvard. Jason was born and raised in James was born and raised in dad (Edward), and sister He practiced securities law in Rochester, N.Y. In addition to the coastal city of New Bedford, (Kathryn). He attended the local New York, first at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, his parents, Jason has two older Mass., the only child of Nancy grammar school. His and then at AXA Equitable Life Insurance. Doug began sisters who are married and and the late Paul Ferus. James’s grandmother suggested that he discerning a call to the priesthood soon after graduating have families of their own. He Catholic faith was nourished by explore St. Joseph’s Prep for high from law school, but was uncertain how to answer that call. is a proud uncle of five nieces his family, parochial schooling, school, which was a wise sug- His experience as the third generation of his family to be and nephews. He first met the and years as an . gestion because this was where taught by Jesuits helped attract him to learn more about the Jesuits at McQuaid Jesuit High While he didn’t attend a Jesuit he first met the Society of Jesus. Society. After several years of spiritual direction, he entered School and then continued to school, his interest in studying Kevin always loved science and the novitiate in 2010. As a , Doug worked in campus be educated by them at Cani- the Bible and asking many throughout high school aspired ministry at Georgetown University. After professing his first sius College in Buffalo, N.Y. questions of parish mentors to do some kind of research in the field of biology. High vows, he studied philosophy at Fordham University. During Jason served for a year with likely suggested his future life school was a difficult time for him, as it is for many, and he his time at Fordham, he volunteered at Cristo Rey New York Mercy Volunteer Corps between college and grad school. as a Jesuit and educator. James began to seriously consider did not put much effort into developing a relationship with High School, where he mentored students in the corporate After grad school, he worked at Fairfield University in Student priesthood through his involvement in campus ministry as God. After graduating he attended LaSalle University, where work study program. Doug then worked at Fairfield Univer- Affairs for a few years. Jason loved being a part of the Jesuit an undergraduate at Harvard, where he met many Jesuits from he majored in biology. As a freshman, he had what he called sity, where he directed the retreat program for the campus mission and Ignatian spirituality, so in 2008 he began a two- around the world who were studying theology nearby. Eager “my experience of God.” He always struggled to adequately ministry department and taught business law at the Dolan year process of discernment. He entered the Jesuits in 2010 to continue his discernment while living a life of service, describe this experience, but regardless, in the moment of School of Business. Doug most recently received his Master and has had a variety of experiences since then. Jason has James spent two years in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, first encounter, he felt and knew that he was deeply loved by God of Divinity from the Boston College School of Theology and been blessed to work extensively with young adults in college at Cristo Rey New York High School and then at Operation and called to a relationship with Him. Kevin wanted to un- Ministry. He also served as a deacon at Saint Ignatius Loyola campus ministry, to be trained as a spiritual director and to Nightwatch, a community center for the homeless in derstand his experience and what it might mean to be loved Church, Chestnut Hill, and worked with the RCIA program accompany people of various ages in the 19th annotation of Portland, Ore. When his first Jesuit spiritual director pointed and called by God, so he went to talk with one of the Jesuits there. He will now begin work at St. Peter Church, the Jesuit the Spiritual Exercises. he knew and trusted from his high school, Fr. Tom Clifford, SJ. parish in Charlotte, N.C. He will celebrate his first Mass at Over the next four years, he examined what it meant to be St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Manhattan. 10 11 2020 JESUIT GALA SPONSORS AND DONORS

MAGIS SOCIETY ($100,000+) 2020 JESUIT GALA DONATIONS Due to the safety concerns presented by the coronavirus, Joseph and Beth Donahue AAFCPAs Patricia Austin the 2020 Jesuit GALA—which was scheduled to take place on Jim and Lisa Mooney John and Kathleen Murphy Chester and Anna Babinski Thursday, May 7, 2020—was cancelled. The gala has been not Brendan and Kerry Swords James Brock only an opportunity to honor the works of the USA Northeast Thomas Burke “We see the many ways in Province but also a chance to honor the Jesuits themselves. Philip Byrne IGNATIAN SOCIETY ($25,000+) John Casey which people use their gifts During this pandemic, we have seen and experienced trials and The Family of Rev. James F. Keenan, SJ Chris and Heidi Charlton tragedies, but we have also witnessed great hope. This hope is Michael White M. Collins evidenced through our Jesuits, who have provided countless hours George and Betty Constantine, Jr. FOR THE of online spiritual and educational services and authored moving John and Jane Corrou testaments of courage during this time. LOYOLA SOCIETY ($10,000+) Caroline K. Crooks SAKE OF Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Caroline D’Antuono The Jesuits In these challenging times, we must celebrate those who continue Joe and Pam Fallon John and Catherine-Ann Day to give of themselves For the Greater Glory of God. In keeping Mario Gabelli and Regina Pitaro Robert and Judith Del Col OTHERS. with the tenets of St. Ignatius and his followers, our Jesuits and Charlie and Tina Grant Ernest and Irene Delia And yet, our world faces John Heffernan Holly G. Delohery could not do dedicated lay colleagues will continue to educate and work so many needs today, so many Chris and Kathleen LaCroix Neil Doherty selflessly in the field of social justice to the best of their ability. what they do Jack and Rosemary MacKinnon Catharine-Mary Donovan We will also continue to honor humble and outstanding men John and Rose Mahoney Douglas and Susan Donahue, Jr. and women who exemplify our values and ideals and invite Rick and Gina Patterson Robert and Catherine Falvey challenges”. without YOU! others to join them in these endeavors. Bill and Ann Marie Teuber John and Julie Flaherty Lawrence Forte — General Congregation 36, Decree 1 We would especially like to recognize our 2020 Ad Majorem Christiane Georges Rome, 2016 Dei Gloriam recipients, John V. and Kathleen Murphy. FABER SOCIETY ($7,500+) Christopher and Marcia Gorgone Bahl & Gaynor, Inc. Irv and Albie Goss Campion Residence and Sarah Grandfield Renewal Jesuit Center, Inc. Patricia Healy AMDG John and Kelly Carroll Bill and Annmarie Kennedy 2020 nnnn HONOREES William and Susan Kerrigan Diane Kvilesz JOHN V. AND KATHLEEN MURPHY XAVIER SOCIETY ($5,000+) Philip and Mary Landrigan Skip and Joan Barry Owen and Kathleen Lynch John and Kathleen always had a special affinity for the Jesuits, Norm and Helen Boucher Gail MacLean one that dates back a generation. Kathleen grew up in St. Ignatius Chuck and Gloria Clough Joseph and Janet Marzouca Parish, Chestnut Hill, and attended Newton Country Day School. Gerald and Jeanne Curtis Laurence McDonnell John G. Mc Goldrick Her father is a Georgetown University graduate, and John’s father, of Columbus, Mass. State Council Joe and Joan Maher John A. McNeice like John himself, is an alum of both Boston College High School Frank J. Mastrocola, Jr. Stephen and Beth McParland and Boston College. Kathleen graduated from Trinity College in Jim and Marilyn Quinn Ann Morison Washington, D.C., and has a brother and sister who both went to Tom and Dianne Reilly David Morrissy Georgetown University. John’s two brothers are BC High graduates John J. and Mary E. Shaughnessy Trust Makram and Hana Murad-Al-Shaikh James and Angela Murdocco as well, and one of his brothers also continued on to Boston College. Gerald Shaw John Norton † Due to mailing delays because of Marie O’Neil John and Kathleen’s son, Christopher, is a Georgetown graduate the pandemic, some gifts may not and their daughters, Beth and Carolyn, are both proud Boston NON-PROFIT/EDUCATIONA Kathleen Read Bob and Carol Riley have been received or processed at College alumnae. John and Kathleen have seven grandchildren, SOCIETY ($3,000+) Ellen M. Rooney ages 1-13, and John’s cousin, Fr. John P. Spencer, SJ, served as Catholic Schools Foundation, Inc. the time of this publication. Please College of the Holy Cross Thomas and Kathy Ryan vice president at Emmanuel College. contact Ann Marie Houston with Fairfield College Preparatory School Ursula Shanahan Robert and Jane Smith John is the retired chairman and CEO of Oppenheimer Funds and Fairfield Jesuit Community any questions at 617-607-2814 or Fordham University Patrick and Lynne Sullivan is currently an independent director of Legg Mason Global Asset [email protected]. St. Ignatius Parish, Chestnut Hill Bill and Mary Supple Management. He served 12 years on the BC High board, including two William and Susan Whelan

years as chairman. Additionally, he served as a trustee of Boston John and Mary White College for eight years. Kathleen has served as a volunteer and sup- More porter of various organizations, including Nativity Prep of Boston. on the web Please continue to visit www.JesuitsEast.org for updates on future donor gatherings. 13 Special Pull-out ➢ Section and Keepsake 1921 A group of 22 Jesuits from the

APRIL Maryland-New York Province arrive Teaching, Ministering and Living the Jesuit Mission 1909 in the Philippines (pictured: a group The first issue of the Jesuit magazineAmerica is published. of Jesuits arriving in 1923). This was FROM MAINE TO GEORGIA Fr. John Wynne, SJ, a Maryland-New York Jesuit, served the first major collaborative work of as the first editor-in-chief for only a few months. He was the Maryland, New England and New succeeded by Fr. Thomas Campbell, SJ, (pictured) York Jesuits, as well as the first mission the former provincial of the province. Although the work of the province. In 1958, the publication was based in New York City, its aim was Philippines became its own province. The Evolution of Our Province to incorporate voices from Jesuits throughout America. 7 RETREAT CENTERS St. Ignatius Loyola Parish 7 MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLS NativityMiguel New York, NY Middle School

FOLD AND TEAR AT PERFORATION FOLD AND TEAR AT Campion Renewal Center Boston College of Buffalo, NY July 31, 2020, marks the beginning of the Jesuits’ USA East Province. This new province is a Weston, MA St. Mary of the Assumption High School Boston, MA Buffalo, NY Eastern Point Retreat House + Our Lady of Mount Carmel testament to the hard work of Jesuits, lay colleagues, and the prayerful support of our alumni, 1943 + St. Benedicta Parish Nativity Preparatory 1926 Gloucester, MA Brooklyn Jesuit Prep Staten Island, NY parishioners and friends. Brooklyn, NY School New England Jesuits become The New York Province is established. The Ignatius House Jamaica Plain, MA their own province. new province retains responsibility for all of Retreat Center St. Michael’s Parish Canisius High School THE JESUITS OF THE EAST COAST Thanks to telecommunication and the ease of travel, provincial boundary lines are not as important Buffalo, NY New York and part of northern New Jersey. Atlanta, GA Buffalo, NY Nativity School as they once were, but provinces are still an essential part of the Society of Jesus. Provinces are where St. Andrew-on-Hudson in Hyde Park, N.Y., would of Worcester Jesuit Center for St. Peter Cheverus High School Worcester, MA become the novitiate of the New York Province. Charlotte, NC men begin their journey in the Society—where they go through their formation and are ordained. Spiritual Growth Portland, ME The building is now the Culinary Institute of America. Regis High School They are where some Jesuits return after a lifetime of serving others throughout the world. Wernersville, PA Together … again. St. Raphael the Archangel Cristo Rey Atlanta New York, NY Catholic Church While it would take too many pages to highlight every step that has bought us to this point, here Loyola House of Retreats Atlanta, GA Morristown, NJ Raleigh, NC Scranton are some major milestones that helped bring about the creation of this province. Cristo Rey Jesuit Preparatory School 1947 St. Thomas More Loyola on the Potomac High School Scranton, PA 1946 The Maryland Province establishes a Faulkner, MD Catholic Church Baltimore, MD Le Moyne College is founded in mission in Jamshedpur, India, which Atlanta/Decatur, GA St. Ignatius Loyola Syracuse, N.Y. Le Moyne is the newest would later become its own province Cristo Rey New York Academy four-year Jesuit college in the country. with more than 200 Jesuits. High School Baltimore, MD SEPTEMBER 27 7 PARISH CENTERS In 2014, Le Moyne’s board of trustees Holy Trinity Catholic Church 7 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES New York, NY n July 31, 2020 (the Feast of St. Ignatius A Jesuit province is, to Jesuits … home. And that is no St. Ignatius School appointed Dr. Linda LeMura as president, Washington, D.C. Boston College Fairfield College Bronx, NY Loyola), the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces of small thing. making her the first lay female president Chestnut Hill, MA Preparatory School of a Jesuit college or university in the world. Old St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph’s the Society of Jesus will canonically come together to The provinces that Jesuits have called home on the East 1540 Fairfield, CT O Philadelphia, PA Canisius College Preparatory School Paul III makes the Society of Jesus an official religious 1634 Buffalo, NY Fordham Philadelphia, PA form a new, single province—the USA East Province of Coast have included as many as four—Maryland (the oldest), Our Lady of Hope Parish in the Catholic Church. Its members unanimously THEA R ST Preparatory School the Society of Jesus. It will be the largest province in the New York, New England and Buffalo. Nearly 150 years ago, in Jesuits land in the Catholic colony O Portland, ME College of the Holy Cross St. Peter’s Prep elect Ignatius Loyola as the first father general. P 1960 Bronx, NY DECEMBER 3 N of Maryland and establish a mission R The Buffalo Province is established and assumes responsibility Worcester, MA Jersey City, NJ Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, 1879, the New York-Canada Jesuit mission separated, joining A O Sacred Heart Catholic Church S

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the first Mass in the colonies on Jesuit Academy On the feast of St. T St. Aedan’s Church North Bethesda, MD universities, 26 middle and high schools, 17 parishes, unified until New England formed its own province in 1926. St. Clements Island. Washington, D.C. , SJ, the Jersey City, NJ Fordham University 6 retreat centers and 2 international schools. As the number of Jesuits continued to grow, New York 7 The Gesu School New England and New General Congregation 36 convenes Rose Hill Campus Xavier High School St. Alphonsus Philadelphia, PA separated into its own province in 1943. York Provinces unite to OCTOBER 2 in Rome. GC 36 was convoked by Bronx, NY New York, NY Even to those familiar with the Jesuits and their mission Rodriguez Parish form the USA Northeast Jesuit Superior General Adolfo Gonzaga College of serving the marginalized and educating men and women Other historical milestones of the Jesuits on the East Province. When it was Woodstock, MD Georgetown University 2016 Nicolás, SJ, who announced his Washington, D.C. High School created, the new province for others, most do not understand the significance of what Coast can be found in this special pull-out section. 1789 intention to resign after serving St. Anthony’s Parish Washington, D.C. 7 INTERNATIONAL The Maryland Province becomes the first Jesuit province in the United States. comprised roughly 550 as the Jesuits’ leader since 2008. Le Moyne College Georgetown University is Oceanside, NY SCHOOLS a Jesuit province is, or that there actually are provinces, for St. Ignatius, who founded the Society of Jesus in 1540, never Jesuits and included eight During this meeting, Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ (pictured), was Loyola Blakefield founded by Fr. John Carroll, SJ. Syracuse, NY Xavier High School states, stretching from elected as superior general of the Society of Jesus. St. Francis Xavier Parish Towson, MD that matter. But to Jesuits, a province is the native territory considered himself a leader of his new order, but simply a It is both the oldest Jesuit college Chuuk, Micronesia Maine to northern New Maryland Provincial Fr. Robert Hussey, SJ; USA Northeast New York, NY Loyola University Maryland and the oldest Catholic college Loyola School where they enter the Society of Jesus, study and complete companion in Christ, referring to those first Jesuits as his Jersey with international Provincial Fr. John Cecero, SJ; former New York Provincial Baltimore, MD Yap Catholic High School in the country. 1833 New York, NY works in Micronesia and JULY 31 Fr. David Ciancimino, SJ; and future USA East Provincial St. Ignatius Church Yap, Micronesia their formation, and get ordained, and from where they true companions. This summer, the Jesuits of the Maryland Saint Joseph’s University The USA East Province will be Jamaica. Fr. Joseph O’Keefe, SJ, attended. Baltimore, MD are missioned to serve locally, nationally and abroad. It is and USA Northeast Provinces will call their newly formed Philadelphia, PA McQuaid Jesuit home to 11 of the 27 Jesuit High School St. Ignatius Church where they return when they retire—where they live their East Coast Province home—a home where they will continue colleges and universities in the ’s University Rochester, NY 2020 Chestnut Hill, MA United States. The Jesuits USA East Province is final years praying for the Church and for their order. It is to serve the Church and the People of God—together as Jersey City, NJ Jesuits from the New York/Canada launched on the 464th anniversary St. Ignatius Church where most of them are buried. brother Jesuits, united in Christ. True companions. Mission join with Maryland to form of the death of St. Ignatius Loyola. Port Tabacco, MD The University of Scranton the Maryland/New York Province. This day also marks the installation Scranton, PA 1879 of the first USA East Provincial, 14 Fr. Joseph O’Keefe, SJ. MAINE • NEW HAMPSHIRE • VERMONT • MASSACHUSETTS • RHODE ISLAND • CONNECTICUT • NEW YORK • NEW JERSEY • PENNSYLVANIA • MARYLAND • DELAWARE • WASHINGTON D.C. • WEST VIRGINIA • VIRGINIA • NORTH CAROLINA • SOUTH CAROLINA • GEORGIA

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E THE VERY REV. JOSEPH M. O'KEEFE, SJ “Both daunted and excited!” entered the Jesuits through the New England Province at the This is how Fr. Joseph M. O’Keefe, SJ, explains how he Newbury Street novitiate in Boston. He is a graduate of the first felt after learning he had been selected by his Jesuit College of the Holy Cross and received a master’s in French peers and approved by Father General in Rome to become from Fordham University. He also earned a Master of

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www.JesuitsEast.org N of the Society of Jesus, the largest in the Jesuit Conference School of Theology, what is now the Boston College School of Canada and the U.S. of Theology, as well as both a master’s and doctorate in “Daunted, yes,” he admits. “First, I am certainly aware education from Harvard. He was ordained to the priesthood of my own weaknesses and imperfections. In terms of our on June 14, 1986. mission, I am also aware of the large commitments we Fr. O’Keefe spent 25 years teaching education at Boston serve on the East Coast, and the religious and social con- College, including time serving as dean and as a province texts we find ourselves in are indeed challenges, especially consultor. He also taught briefly at Georgetown Universi- W in regard to our new Universal Apostolic Preferences. The ty. Most recently he has served as the at Ciszek Hall decline of people practicing religion, Catholicism in partic- and superior of Spellman Hall, both at Fordham University, ular, stresses the importance of ‘Showing the Way to God’ overseeing and mentoring the Jesuit scholastics who live and and ‘Journeying with our Youth.’ Add to that the number study on campus. During that time, he also taught at Ford- of those on the East Coast living on the margins by class ham’s Graduate School of Education. and race, our immigrant populations, and others faced “I am at heart a teacher,” says Fr. O’Keefe. “Good teachers with environmental degradation, puts our commitment to listen as much as they speak, and they are totally dedicated ‘Walking with the Excluded’ and ‘Caring for our Common to their students. Now I hope to use some of the lessons I Home’ under a microscope.” learned over the years in my new role as provincial.” Fr. O’Keefe quickly adds, “But this is also such an When asked about his method of leadership, Fr. O’Keefe’s exciting time. The greater our challenges, the greater our words are poignant: “Leaders articulate a compelling vision, opportunities. We may well be at a juncture in history they consult widely, they show great care for all the people in where new possibilities will come from the pain of pan- their charge, they challenge when necessary, and they admit demic. Is this a moment when we can help people find their mistakes and learn from them. In the midst of all the meaning through faith in Christ? How can the Jesuits pressing demands put upon them, leaders do not allow the America’s Largest Province America’s See the flip side of this poster for a complete list of our ministries. a complete list of our for See the flip side of this poster and lay colleagues of USA East help people become more urgent to overshadow the important.” thoughtful, more charitable, more faithful to family and The Jesuits of USA East and their institutions are blessed to Middle & High Schools

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➢ 6 17 11 26 2 of backgrounds; we all share as equals in the ministry O’Keefe adds, “There have been good times and challenging of reconciliation.” times. We have always risen to the occasion. This is the Born in Salem, Mass., just north of Boston, Fr. O’Keefe newest . Let’s move ahead with confidence!” 15 AMERICAN JESUITS IN THE PHILIPPINES:

In 1920, Pope Benedict XV asked the Society of Jesus to care for the people A Century of Collaboration and in the areas around Bombay, India. Fr. Joseph Rockwell, SJ, provincial of the Maryland-New York Province (which also included New England) asked FRIENDSHIP for volunteers. The province, which was founded in 1879, had reached the point where it had enough men and resources to start mission work around By PJ Williams the world. Ten Jesuits readily responded to this call.

While the men were preparing their paper- Province finally arrived, eager to serve the work for India, they ran into problems with people of the Philippines. getting visas from the British government. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Instead of waiting, Father General Wlodimir Fr. Rockwell first sending Jesuits from the Ledóchowski, SJ, directed the American United States to the Philippines. Over the Jesuits to go to the Philippines, where Jesuits years, the province boundaries shifted, and from Spain were working. Those Spanish the Maryland-New York Province was divided Jesuits would go on to serve in India. This into several smaller provinces. Only one of arrangement proved to be a better fit. The them, the New York Province, retained the Philippines was a United States colony at Philippine Mission. Coincidentally, on July that time, meaning that English was prev- 31, 2020, the Maryland and USA Northeast alent enough for American Jesuits to start Provinces will unify and create the USA working effectively right away. The following East Province. In honor of this anniversary, year, 22 Jesuits from the Maryland-New York and in the interest of advancing collaboration

The letter from Father General Wlodimir Ledóchowski, SJ, directing the Spanish Jesuits to serve in India, with the Maryland-New York Province Jesuits to replace them in the Philippines. In 1946, Frs. John Hurley, SJ, and William Masterson, SJ, give a presentation in New York on the status of the 16 Group of Jesuits from the Maryland-New York Province on their way to the Philippine Mission in 1923. Philippine Mission since their arrival. 17 The Philippines became its own Jesuit province on February 3, 1958. In the time since becoming an independent province, the Society of Jesus in the Philippines has flourished. The province is home to 238 Jesuits as well as numerous schools and works. One of the most prominent schools is the Ateneo de Manilla, which can educate students from pre-kindergarten through their doctorate. At 205 acres, the campus of the Ateneo is nearly On Dec. 8, 2018, Father twice the size of Georgetown University. “The General Arturo Sosa, SJ, visited the Ateneo de Philippines is really the major center for the Asia- Manila, where he spoke Pacific region,” said Fr. Cecero. This is due in part with grade school, high to its status as the home of the Jesuit Conference school and college students and answered of Asia Pacific, also known as JCAP. their questions. The The Jesuit conferences help Jesuit provinces Ateneo de Manila is the home of the Jesuit further their collaboration efforts and interna- Conference of Asia Rovan Agad announces the names of graduating seniors at Xavier High School. tional work. JCAP is one of the six conferences Pacific (JCAP). with the Philippine Province, Fr. John Cecero, SJ, in the world, each made up of multiple provinces. provincial of the USA Northeast Province, visited In addition to the Philippines, the Australian, care to the people of those islands. to visit the novitiate in the Philippines. Unlike in the the Philippines earlier this year. Chinese, Korean and Indonesian are just a few of Despite being part of the USA Northeast Province, United States, where are usually used by “On the eve of becoming again a unified east the provinces that make up JCAP. The conference these Jesuits and works in Micronesia are much only one province (or provinces in the process of coast province, this was an opportunity to visit the also works with Jesuit communities that are not closer to the Philippine Province geographically. unifying), the novitiate in the Philippine Province site of the mission,” said Fr. Cecero, “and to gather full provinces. Most of the Micronesian-born Jesuits have done serves from several of the regions in JCAP. with some of the American Jesuits who have been “Another reason for my visit was to continue some of their formation in the Philippines. “For a This means Jesuits from the Philippine Province, there for many years, some of them right after to form collaborative ties with JCAP in the service Micronesian, it makes more sense for him to study the Japan Province, the Chinese Province, and the World War II.” of our mission in Micronesia,” said Fr. Cecero. there because that’s the region of the world that Malaysia-Singapore Region learn, eat and live Currently there are 10 American Jesuits from While the USA Northeast Province no longer he’s most likely to minister in,” said Fr. Cecero. together. “It’s a very dynamic kind of place in the New York Province still in the Philippines. This works in the Philippines in any official capacity, Additionally, Xavier Micronesia, the Jesuit high terms of formation, having more international includes the socius of the Philippine Province, Fr. it does have Jesuits and apostolates located in the school located on the island of Chuuk, has ben- and diverse formation programs,” said Fr. Cecero William Abbott, SJ. “Obviously, those who stayed Pacific. As the name suggests, the Jesuit commu- efitted from its proximity to the Philippines. This of his visit to the novitiate. did not find continuing work here a problem, and nity in Micronesia, is spread throughout the pacific has mainly come in the form of Jesuit-educated lay “Many of us come from distinctively different have certainly made significant contributions by islands of Micronesia and also includes Guam and teachers and administrators from the Philippines. cultures, but the challenges make us more creative staying on,” said Fr. Abbott. Fiji. They staff two schools and provide pastoral “They were directed to Xavier by aging New York in our response,” explains Fr. Christopher Dumadag, Jesuits at the schools in the Philippines,” said Fr. SJ, one of the two directors at the novitiate. Fr. Tom Benz, SJ, superior of the Jesuits in Micronesia. Dumadag himself has a connection to the East Coast “They’ve made significant contributions to Xavier provinces since he completed his Master's in and have been working here for the better part of Theology at Loyola University Maryland. This the past 10 years.” model for a novitiate has only been in place for One of those Jesuit-educated Filipinos, Rovan the last few years, and they are always looking for Agad, is the current dean of students at Xavier ways to improve it. “The whole noviceship rationale Micronesia. Rovan has taken on numerous roles at is about how to give a better, if not the best, forma- the school, teaching algebra, geometry, trigonometry, tion the novice could undergo,” said Fr. Dumadag. and visual arts as well as serving as a basketball While the Philippines has been its own province coach. While at Xavier, he has been able to help for more than 60 years, its relationship with the continue the mission of providing a Jesuit education East Coast Jesuit provinces remains strong. Perhaps to the people of the Pacific. “Throughout my years part of the reason for this can be best explained by as an educator, I have seen what impact Xavier does one of the men who stayed to work in the Philip- to its local community here in Chuuk and beyond,” pines. “We saw the work we were doing as valuable said Rovan. “Just this school year, I had a co-teacher and consider the Philippine Province as home,” who was once my student when I came here years ago. said Fr. Abbott. “These Jesuits love the people and Now she’s an inspiration to the youth of Micronesia.” have found it very rewarding to be able to work and Fr. John Cecero, SJ, shares a meal with some of the Jesuits who stayed in the Philippines. Pictured from left to right: Jesuit Fathers Joseph L. Roche, William H. Fr. Cecero’s trip provided him with an opportunity be with them for so many years.” 18 Kreutz, William J. Malley, James A. O'Donnell, David A. Skelskey, William M. Abbott, Herbert Schneider, John S. Hagileiram, Cecero, and Thomas H. O'Gorman. 19 Innovation Works MIRACLES SOCIAL ENTERPRISES POWERED BY IGNATIAN VALUES

By Greg Conderacci

Rev. Chester A. France worked for six years to launch his clerical robes company—only to see it stalled by COVID-19 and its space taken over by another social enterprise cranking out desperately needed face masks and face shields to protect caregivers.

But the 80-year-old minister is philosophical about “The key difference between our entrepreneurs that. “The Lord works in mysterious and miraculous and more mainstream ones is simple: our entrepre- ways,” he says. neurs often lack resources more readily available The “miracle” behind both his companies, Lifting for others. So, IW provides the training, hands-on Labels Inc., and the personal protection equipment mentoring, financial support and network connections (PPE) effort by Sew Lab USA, is no mystery. It’s that fill the gap,” says IW President Jay Nwachu. traceable to Innovation Works (IW), a one-of-a-kind Although IW usually works quietly at the grass- Jesuit-inspired organization working minor miracles roots level, COVID-19 has showcased the organiza- Saving lives AND jobs. A fast-moving collaborative kept area from Baltimore’s scrappy entrepreneurs to hospital tion's creative muscle. The pandemic initially idled hospitals stocked with needed protective gear and kept local executive suites. several of its entrepreneurs, but then IW brought workers on the job during the pandemic. In the last two years, the social enterprise develop- them and others together to make face masks and ment initiative has helped launch or support dozens protective shields at Open Works, a maker’s space of small companies, including both Lifting Labels and closed by the crisis. It was an instant entrepreneur- Sew Lab. IW taps the talent, creativity and energy of ial ecosystem—where some would have seen only people in economically distressed neighborhoods to shuttered buildings. help rebuild Baltimore—from the inside out. “We organized a Tuesday afternoon conference

20 21 What makes “Innovation Works so unique— and promising—is its ‘in-it-for-the-long-haul’ philosophy fueled by Ignatian values.”

— Frank Knott George Economy, an Ignatian mentor with Innovation Works, assists social entrepreneur Nkenge Yasin, who is the founder of Learning How, a daycare that helps shift workers by watching kids even at night.

Health care workers show off their new face shields, made possible through the social enterprises of Innovation Works and their Ignatian leaders. entrepreneur. “I spent six years spinning my wheels to pursue my God-inspired vision before I discovered Innovation Works,” he explains. Since then, IW has provided him with business development advice, Innovation Works Founder executive mentors and financial support. It even helped and Board Chair Frank Knott him produce a pitch to potential investors. Today, he’s (left) with President Jay much closer to his vision of a company that provides Nwachu. Together, they are jobs to returning citizens. “IW made all the difference looking to help create 250 in the world,” he says. We’re accompanying these entrepreneurs for years.” city-based social enterprises On the surface, IW is swift and sleek. “We’re way To support that effort, IW has already recruited about LOCAL JESUIT and reduce Baltimore’s ahead of where everybody thought we’d be,” says 50 volunteer mentors—experienced businesspeople SPONSORS neighborhood and racial Knott. But “under the hood,” IW boasts a solid, sus- who provide advice and support—and plans to recruit wealth divide. tainable system based on a methodology pioneered by hundreds more. IW’s transformative strategy goes call with the heads of several hospitals, and they all the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Jesuit beyond helping local leaders build strong companies. Society of Jesus, agreed to buy the protective shields,” says IW Founder Santa Clara University. "Our work starts in the neighborhoods. By building Maryland Province and Board Chair Frank Knott, a graduate himself of The Miller Center approach has been accelerating strong relationships and infrastructure, we are able to More Loyola Blakefield and Loyola College in Maryland. entrepreneurship in developing countries for almost two honor neighborhood identity, connect and share. With- Loyola Blakefield on the web “Now they tell me they prefer our protective shields decades, all around the world, but never before in the out this, we couldn't achieve our mission," Nwachu says. For more information about to the ones they used to buy.” U.S. IW is the “test bed” and perhaps the first of many Loyola University Maryland “The race-based wealth gap is deeply connected to Innovation Works, go to “This has been truly an impressive project serving such programs in American cities. Baltimore’s challenges—we’re helping to address these www.iwbmore.org or email a great need,” says Maryland Province Provincial, What makes IW so unique—and promising—is its challenges with sustainable neighborhood economies,” Cristo Rey Jesuit High School [email protected]. Fr. Robert Hussey, SJ, who engineered the Jesuit “in-it-for-the-long-haul” philosophy fueled by Ignatian Nwachu adds. St. Ignatius Loyola Academy seed money that gave IW its start. “Not only is this values, Knott explains. It’s not enough to “start” com- As an example, Nwachu is already planning to outstanding social enterprising, but it’s an opportunity panies; they have to grow and scale. “Our goal for the reorganize the PPE-making efforts to put it on firmer, Loyola Early Learning Center for everyone in the Jesuit family to support what will next 10 years is to launch 250 sustainable enterprises, longer-term footing to serve the health care sectors’ be a powerful national model.” attracting $100 million in capital, employing 5,000 peo- needs. And that’s just fine with Rev. France. He wants Rev. France’s story is more typical of an IW social ple. It’s not a 10-year vision with six months of support. his robe-manufacturing space back. 22 23 A orning in M N APLES “I will consider how all good things and gifts descend from above, from the Supreme and Infinite Power 7 The Naples Yacht Club provided above...just as the rays come the perfect venue for friends of the Society of Jesus to catch up down from the sun.” with the Jesuits and each other. — St. , The Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises

Below top: Father Provincial John Cecero, SJ, smiles with some friends—a sign of joyous times only days before the pandemic forced everyone into stay-at-home orders.

Bottom: Frs. John Cecero, SJ (left), and Brett Mclaughlin, SJ, celebrated Mass to brunch. 7

n March 15, 2020—literally a day or two before the coronavirus Dear Friends and Benefactors: pandemic forced many states to end public gatherings—friends,­ benefactors and alumni of the Jesuits and their East Coast institutions came together at On behalf of the Jesuit priests and brothers, men in formation, lay colleagues, and all those who benefit the Naples Yacht Club in Florida for a special Mass and brunch to catch from the ministries of the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces of the Society of Jesus, thank you. up with each other and hear updates about the Jesuits' mission and the new USA East Province. Mass was concelebrated by Fr. John Cecero, SJ, Thank you for your support this past year—especially during these recent months of uncertainty. You provincial of the USA Northeast Province, and Fr. Brett McLaughlin, SJ, are our partners in carrying out the Lord’s work through your gifts, your thoughts and your prayers. who was ordained in 2017 and missioned to St. Ignatius Church in New York Please continue to remember us in prayer and be assured that we will do the same for you. before returning to his studies in Christology. Following Mass, brunch was served in the yacht club’s dining room, where With gratitude, Fr. Cecero updated everyone on how the Jesuits are focusing their missions and how they relate to the Society’s Universal Apostolic Preferences. He also spoke about the launch this summer of Jesuits USA East that will canonically bring together the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces as a new province that stretches from Maine to Georgia. “We were fortunate to have been able to gather with our friends and benefactors in Naples for Mass, food and fellowship just before the pandemic swept in,” said James Skurka, provincial Assistant for Advancement and Communications. “Those in attendance will always remember this event as a beautiful service and time spent with our father Provincial, but also as the last opportunity many of us had to attend Mass with others before safety mea- sures closed all religious services. It will remain a dear memory for all of us.”

More James F. Skurka Fr. James F. Keenan, SJ 24 information If you would like information on future events such as these, please contact Jim Skurka at [email protected]. Provincial Assistant for Advancement and Communications Director of Donor Relations 25 THREE QUESTIONS

Very Rev. Robert M. Hussey, SJ with3... Provincial, Maryland Province Jesuits Where do you find pastoral joy by me as his provincial and when that What were a few key moments over and spiritual fulfillment in the gives him a sense of affirmation in his your six years as provincial that day-to-day duties as provincial? life or of a good discernment when you’ll remember as truly blessed I find great joy in hearing the accounts we need to make a decision about occasions for you? of conscience of individual Jesuits, his mission. I also find real joy and The list is long: moments that particu- particularly in hearing about the gift of gratitude in the wonderful people I get larly mark our vocation, like receiving themselves to the work they are doing. to work with, whether on our province the first vows or final vows of Jesuits I find it spiritually fulfilling when a staff, or superiors of local communi- or celebrating ordinations; partici- Jesuit feels that he has been heard well ties, or leaders of our apostolates. pating in General Congregation 36; being present on two occasions when isit our New Website spoke directly to us as V Jesuits; moments of gratitude for new for the USA East Jesuits initiatives that are flourishing, such as the Office of Ignatian Spirituality, or July 31, 2020, the feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, marks the start of the USA East Will you taking on the parish in Atlanta and the Jesuit Province. Coinciding with the start of the new province is the launch expanded Jesuit community there, or of the new province website. Our communications team is in the process of the new Jesuit community in Philadel- revamping our web presence. We hope this cleaner look will make it easier for consider phia; visiting JRS refugee camps. I also you to navigate and be even more engaging. feel in awe at the excellent work our a gift to apostolates are doing. I feel blessed, Please visit www.JesuitsEast.org on July 31 to view the new USA East Jesuits website. too, in how we have been able to come together to put so many things in place the Jesuits? in preparation for the new province, particularly in the way those things are To make a gift that supports allowing us to better accompany and the Jesuits and their work, support our apostolates. Follow the Jesuits please contact: As the last provincial of the Maryland Province, what are on Instagram Maryland Province your hopes and prayers for the of the Society of Jesus new USA East Province? Earlier this year, the Maryland and USA 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 620 Towson, MD 21286-2014 I hope we will deepen our commu- Northeast Jesuit Provinces launched a nication of the good news of Christ shared Instagram page. James Skurka | [email protected] through our works and by our particular 212-774-5500 charism. I hope the new provincial and Instagram is a photo- and video-sharing www.mdsj.org those who lead with him will be blessed social network that is best viewed on with a sacred wisdom in the choices smartphones. We look forward to using they make. I hope our apostolates will this new platform to highlight the good USA Northeast Province continue to flourish in their service of work of our Jesuits and apostolates of the Society of Jesus God’s people. And I hope that many throughout the East Coast. young men will be attracted to this very 39 East 83rd Street New York, NY 10028-0810 meaningful life as Jesuits and that more Please follow us on Instagram at www. people will be drawn into sharing the instagram.com/JesuitsEast. Please note James Skurka | [email protected] life-giving spirituality of Ignatius and that an Instagram account is required 212-774-5500 the labors of the Society. to follow us. www.JesuitsEast.org 26 27 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Brockton, MA 39 East 83rd Street | New York, NY 10028 Permit No. 243

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