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FROM OUR PROVINCIALS

Dear Friends,

At just about the time that this issue of JESUITS magazine hit the presses, both of us were returning from the in , where, amidst many deliberations to preserve and grow the , we joined more than 200 Jesuit delegates to elect a new Father General—Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ. As we elected our new Superior General, everyone in the room felt a great sense of something new happening and of true joy. And while we prayed and celebrated in gratitude over this new dawn for our Jesuit schools, churches, international works and apostolates, we were also filled with awe and grace, recognizing that we had engaged in a tradition that dates back “The audacity nearly 500 years, to the earliest days of the Society. This is one of our greatest blessings and biggest challenges as Jesuits—continually that we need adapting and reshaping our work and mission to best meet the needs of the commu- nities we serve, while holding true to the foundations of our Jesuit heritage and of our in order to be founder, St. Ignatius. It was Ignatius who emboldened us to do everything for the greater glory of God, and in this issue of JESUITS, we share some of the ways that our provinces servants of are committed to the work of transformation, enabling Jesuits and their partners to meet the changing needs of God’s people. the mission In his first homily as Father General at the Mass of Thanksgiving on October 17, 2016, Fr. Sosa proclaimed, “The audacity that we need in order to be servants of the of Christ Jesus mission of Christ Jesus can flow only from faith … If our faith is like that of Mary, Jesus’ own mother and the Mother of the Society of Jesus, our audacity can go even further can flow only and seek not only the improbable but the impossible because nothing is impossible for God.” May we all seek this faith as we go forward into 2017, expressing love for our Lord from faith.” through service to our brothers and sisters in Christ.

­—Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, Sincerely in Christ, newly elected Father General

Very Rev. Robert M. Hussey, SJ Very Rev. John J. Cecero, SJ Provincial, Maryland Province Provincial, USA Northeast Province ABOUT OUR COVER Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, SOCIETY Superior General of the Society of Jesus, celebrates the Mass of Thanksgiving at the OF JESUS of the Gesù in Rome.

Photo Courtesy of Fr. Don Doll, SJ

Editors Michael Benigno Michael Gabriele

Contributors Rev. James Keenan, SJ Wendell Laurent Debra Ryan Sherri Weil

Advancement Directors Sherri Weil (Maryland Province) Joseph Naylor (USA Northeast Province) Please address all correspondence to JESUITS magazine: [email protected] Maryland Province Jesuits 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 620 Towson, MD 21286-2014 443-921-1310 USA Northeast Province 39 East 83rd Street New York, NY 10028-0810 212-774-5500

JESUITS is published three times a year by the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces of the Society of Jesus. The opinions expressed are those of the individual writers and do Fall/Winter Features... not necessarily constitute the policy of the Society of Jesus. Eastern Point Rededication...... 3 ©2016 All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Nine Jesuit Profess First Vows...... 4 Printed on recycled paper. Jesuits Elect New Superior General ...... 6 America’s Oldest Jesuit Turns 375 ...... 8 Jesuits in Formation ...... 12 The Jesuit Center: Inspiring Collaboration ...... 14 Office of Ignatian Spirituality...... 18 Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation...... 20 More Look for this symbol to find on the web more information online. In Memoriam ...... 22 Very Rev. John J. Cecero, SJ Provincial, USA Northeast Province Christmas Mass on the Edge of Heaven ...... 24 Visit Our Websites: Advancing Our Mission ...... 27 MARYLAND: www.mdsj.org USA NORTHEAST: www.JesuitsEast.org

1 news FROM OUR PROVINCES Jesuit ew Appointments Alumni AND LEADERSHIP Sunday

FR. JAMES CROGHAN, SJ, was appointed provincial Nassistant for international ministries for the USA Northeast Province, effective Aug. 15, 2016. Fr. Croghan entered the Jesuits in 1974 and was ordained in 1985. After several years of pastoral work in Micronesia, he was assigned to Xavier High School in Chuuk and served as director of the school for 11 of the next 14 years, later serving as superintendent of Catholic schools for the of Caroline Islands. Fr. Croghan most recently served as interim president of Regis High School in New York City. In his new position, he will work closely with Jesuits and lay colleagues from province apostolates in Jamaica, Jordan and Micronesia. In addition to being provincial assistant for international ministries, Fr. Croghan will continue his work as of the Xavier Jesuit Community and as director of Ignatian identity at Regis High School.

FR. JOSEPH SANDS, SJ, was appointed socius to the Canisius College President John J. Hurley with attendees of the 2016 Jesuit Friends and Alumni Mass held at St. director of novices at St. Andrew Hall in Michael’s Parish in Buffalo, N.Y. Syracuse, N.Y. Fr. Sands entered the Jesuits in 1981 and was ordained in 1992. He recently completed his On Oct. 22 and 23, 13 Jesuit in term as rector at the Ciszek Hall Jesuit Community the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces and previously served those in need in Brazil. In a participated in Jesuit Friends and Alumni letter shared this May, Jesuit Fathers John Cecero and Sunday by celebrating special Masses and Robert Hussey, provincials of the USA Northeast Province receptions for over 450 Jesuit-educated and the Maryland Province, commented, “In his work graduates and friends of the Society. at Ciszek Hall, Fr. Sands has demonstrated extraordinary These Masses provided opportunities interest and skills in . He has a profound understanding of the for friends and alumni, joined together demands of Jesuit vocations and insists on doing all within his power to see that in their shared Ignatian heritage, to foster such demands are met with conviction and grace.” a common bond, while highlighting opportunities for continuing spiritual MS. MAURA TOOMB was named associate provincial growth and service to the local and global assistant for secondary and pre-secondary education community. The receptions gave everyone for the USA Northeast Province. Ms. Toomb previously a chance to catch up with old friends and worked as director of campus ministry at Peter’s meet fellow graduates striving to be men Prep in Jersey City. She holds a bachelor’s degree in and women for others. theology and psychology from Loyola Mary- This is the second year that a series of land and a master’s degree in religious education from Masses like these have been celebrated. Fordham University. While at St. Peter’s Prep, she devel- “Our hope is that we can make this annual oped the Alumni Service Corps program, enhanced the event grow larger each year,” said Fr. James school’s immersion offerings and retreat programs, and developed service and Miracky, SJ, provincial assistant for higher advocacy experiences for students. She also coordinated the school’s Arrupe education for the Maryland and USA Series, an annual week-long social justice summit. Northeast Provinces. “The response so far has been a positive sign.” 2 Eastern Point Welcomes Back Retreatants

After the first phase of a comprehensive renovation through the various directed retreats, conducted in silence, of the famed oceanfront facility, Eastern Point Retreat for which Eastern Point is so acclaimed. For a full list of House in Gloucester, Mass., reopened this fall, welcom- directed retreats, weekend retreats and special retreats ing friends and retreatants back to the incomparable offered for Holy Week and other occasions, visit www. location that so many have called their spiritual home EasternPoint.org. over the years. A formal rededication and open house was held on Nov. Highlighting the work was the total transformation 12. Overseeing the ceremony were Fr. George Witt, SJ, of the living quarters for Eastern Point retreatants. Over provincial assistant for spirituality ministries, Joanne a two-year period, an existing 1960s era living space was Fantini, CSJA, director of Eastern Point Retreat House, transformed into a new three-story resident retreat wing who welcomed those in attendance and Fr. Randy Sachs, with ocean views, private baths and many other ameni- SJ, who offered the re-dedication prayer. ties more in tune with contemporary times. In addition Initial planning is already under way for the second and to the 38 new retreatant rooms, this phase of work also final phase of the renovation, focusing on the original wing included a new elevator, updated space for retreat directors of the Retreat House, which was constructed as a summer and administrative purposes, and numerous utility estate in the 1920s. Fundraising efforts required to support improvements. this next phase are expected to begin in 2017. For more Acquired by the Society of Jesus in 1958, the retreat information on how you can be involved with this important house is renowned for its full commitment to the Spiritual Jesuit priority, please contact Michael Franco at 617-607-2859 Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. In the past five years, or email [email protected]. more than 6,000 individuals have sought greater meaning 3 NINE JESUIT NOVICES PROFESS FIRST VOWS

Committing themselves fully to God and to First vows are professed after a Jesuit completes life in the Society of Jesus, nine Jesuit novices two years of formation in the novitiate. Unlike professed their first vows in front of a large many other religious orders, first vows in the congregation of their family, friends and Society of Jesus are perpetual. Each Jesuit is Jesuits on August 13, 2016, at Holy promising to spend the rest of his life living in Cross Church in DeWitt, N.Y. poverty, chastity and obedience. It is on this day that they add the letters S.J. after their names. Henoch Derbew (USA Northeast Province) For other religious orders, first vows are often Thomas Elitz (Maryland Province) temporary, lasting about two to three years. Brendan Gottschall (Maryland Province) Justin Grosnick (Maryland Province) In preparing to take first vows, Jesuit novices Kieran Halloran (USA Northeast Province) study the Constitutions of the Society and Chia-Yang “C-Y” Kao (Maryland Province) Ignatian writings, as well as make the Spiritual Joseph Lorenz (USA Northeast Province) Exercises of St Ignatius, a 30-day retreat, which Jonathan Pennacchia (Maryland Province) is the foundation for Jesuit life. In addition to Nathan Sparks (USA Northeast Province) studies, novices begin actual assignments—

Nine new Jesuits from the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces proudly hold their first vow crosses, prepared to continue with the next phase of their .

Thirty-two Jesuit novices from the U.S. and Canada professed first vows in 2016. We pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide them on their Jesuit journey of discernment.

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hospital ministry, soup kitchens, mission With their time at the novitiate complete, these work and teaching at Jesuit high schools—all SJs will move on to philosophy studies as Jesuit to help ready themselves for lives of service. scholastics, furthering their path to the priest- Kneeling in front of a priest who holds the hood or as a Jesuit brother. “Taking first vows Body of Christ, the professes his vows makes it official that you want to join the Society in front of everyone gathered. These vows are of Jesus—that you want to live your life as a the same ones Jesuits have professed since the Jesuit,” said Tom Elitz, SJ, one of the nine men early days of the Society. They write their vows who professed first vows this year. Interestingly by hand and read from their personal docu- enough, another, Nathan Sparks, SJ, already an ments at Mass, emphasizing that they under- ordained priest from the Diocese of Rapid City, stand their professions and are speaking them N.D., decided he wanted to be a Jesuit priest. freely. At the end of Mass, each Jesuit is given He has now begun studies in the classics at a silver vow cross, commemorating the day he Columbia University. dedicated his life to God, the Church and the Society of Jesus.

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Moment... Don Doll, SJ Fr. Photos by Jesuits Elect New Superior General

n October 14, 2016, two weeks social apostolate of the Jesuits in after the start of General Congregation Venezuela, which includes the Jesuit 36, Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, was elected the network of schools for the poor, Fe 31st Superior General of the Society y Alegría. He was also head of the of Jesus. Fr. Sosa previously served in Centro Gumilla, the Jesuit-run social Venezuela as of and action research center. the Society of Jesus and in Rome as Among his distinguished academic delegate of the general for international posts, he has served as a member of houses and works of the Society. the founding board of the Andrés Fr. Sosa was born in , Venez- Bello Catholic University in Caracas uela, on November 12, 1948. He entered and rector of the Catholic University of the Society of Jesus in September 1966 Táchira. He has taught and researched and was ordained a priest in 1977. He political science in many different Oholds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy institutes and colleges, and in 2004 from the Catholic University Andrés was a visiting professor at the - Bello in Caracas, a bachelor’s degree in American Studies Center of George- theology from the Gregorian University town University. in Rome and a doctorate in political In the moments after his election, science from the Universidad Central Jesuits from around the world expressed Our new Father General, Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, with de Venezuela. Fr. Sosa speaks Spanish, their support, and the news was shared Maryland Province Provincial, Fr. Robert Hussey, SJ. Italian and English and understands by global media outlets. French. “I am delighted to share the good to serving as provincial from news that the Congregation has elected 1996 to 2004, he was in charge of the Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, as our new Father 6 General,” said Fr. John Cecero, SJ, structure of Jesuit life and work. The provincial of the USA Northeast Prov- process effectively provides the world’s ince. “It has been a truly inspirational Jesuits with the opportunity to set the experience to take part in this election, priorities of the largest order of priests and I have already extended our prayer- and brothers in the Roman Catholic ful best wishes to Father Sosa. Let us Church. continue to pray in thanksgiving for The logo for GC 36, which depicts Father General and his leadership for the Jesuit seal amidst waves of water, Key moments... years to come.” was inspired by Francis’ message in the 36th General Congregation Fr. Robert Hussey, SJ, provincial for to the Jesuits on the 200th anniversary the Maryland Province Jesuits, com- of the restoration of the Society of October 2, 2016: Opening Mass takes *place in the Gesù Church mented, “Fr. Arturo Sosa is the first Jesus. In Sept. 2014, in the Church Superior General of the Jesuits that is of the Gesù in Rome, the pope urged October 3, 2016: Congregation sessions from Latin America—just as we now Jesuits to discern in difficult times; begin with de statu presentation discussing current state of the Society of Jesus have a pope from Latin America. He is to be receptive of and obedient to the a man with wide-ranging experience as will of God; and to row with him in October 14, 2016: After four days of prayer a Jesuit, who has a natural, personable the service of the Church, echoing and discernment, Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, elected as 31st Superior General presence. We are all looking forward the words Jesus used in calling his to the new inspiration and direction disciples to “put out into the deep.” October 15, 2016: Thanksgiving Mass in the Gesù Church, presided by the new his leadership will bring to the Society General Congregation 36 was Father General; ad negotia process begins and our mission.” expected to last anywhere between to discuss immediate and long-term More than 200 Jesuits from around 4 and 7 weeks, and in the months strategy of the Jesuits the world, including provincials and following its conclusion, full decrees, October 24, 2016: joins the democratically elected delegates, along with accompanying documents, delegates for a morning prayer session gathered in Rome this year not only will be prepared and shared with all The provincials and delegates were to accept the planned resignation of members of the Society of Jesus. expected to spend several weeks in Jesuit Superior General Adolfo Nicolás, November preparing decrees of the Society of Jesus, which will be published following SJ, and elect a new leader, but to also More To learn more about the priorities the Congregation. discuss issues of importance in the on the web outlined in GC 36, visit gc36.org. Society, including the mission and

Moments after being named Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, Delegates celebrate Mass at ’s during the 36th General Congregation. embraces Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, the previous Superior General. 7 America’s Oldest Jesuit Parish Turns375

By Mike Gabriele

8 he year was 1634. Father Andrew beautiful waterfront countryside in Southern Mary- White, SJ, arrived in the English land. Jesuit have had a presence at St. Colonies at the Province of Mary - Ignatius dating back to Fr. Henry Warren, SJ, in 1662. land aboard a merchant ship, the The church’s current and historian, Fr. Thomas Ark, along with fellow passengers Clifford, SJ, addressed this significance. “The reason we have had Jesuits residing Tand Thomas Greene, the first and serving the congregation two governors of Maryland. here since 1662 is that this was They landed at St. Clements at times the headquarters of the Island on the , Maryland Mission and at other where Fr. White erected a times the parish center of large cross and celebrated the Charles County,” he said. “It first Catholic Mass in the ties us to the larger Church Colonies. Seeking to help and Society of Jesus.” establish a land that permit- The church that stands today ted freedom of religion, Fr. atop the picturesque hill over- White settled among the local looking the Potomac is not the Indian tribes, learned their original building. The original language and even baptized chapel that served colonists their chief. Not far up the and Indians was closer to the river at Chapel Point, he water. The Manor House was established what is now St. built on the hill in 1741 and Ignatius Church in 1641, the remains the oldest continuous- oldest Catholic parish in contin- use Jesuit residence in the world. uous use in the . In 1773, despite suppression His missionary work is com- of the Society of Jesus by Papal memorated in a stained glass The saddle chalice, which could quickly be disguised decree, which banned all Jesuit window above the choir loft, as a bell, was used by mission priests from St. Ignatius. activities, several Jesuits contin- depicting the of the ued to call Chapel Point their king and queen of the Piscataway tribe. home, and in 1798, Fr. Charles Sewell, SJ, built the 2016 marked the 375th anniversary of St. Ignatius present church on the hill. It was blessed by John Carroll, Chapel Point, celebrating all the trials and triumphs the first bishop of Baltimore. Pope Pius VII fully restored of this quaint parish nestled on some of the most the Society of Jesus in 1814. “St. Ignatius Chapel Point

Since 1798, St. Ignatius Church has overlooked the Potomac River at Chapel Point. { The original building, established by Fr. Andrew White, SJ, in 1641, was farther down the hill. }

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One of the windows at Beginnings St. Ignatius depicts Fr. Andrew Two Jesuit schools White, SJ, baptizing celebrate the opening the Piscataway of impressive Indian king. new buildings

is one of the reasons the Society came back so quickly in Maryland,” explained Fr. Clifford. “In Catholic Europe, the suppression meant the loss of Jesuit churches, schools and houses. Here, we had always found ways to survive during periods of persecution, so we continued even as the Society ceased to exist.” Immediately following the Civil War in 1866, a fire nearly destroyed the church and manor. Both were fully restored and rededicated less than two years later. For more than 150 years, many missionaries lived and worked at St. Ignatius Chapel Point. From this one church, priests set forth to Catholic homes and other new churches throughout the area, celebrating Mass and providing the sacraments. Most of the churches in Charles County were founded by priests originat- ing at Chapel Point. They often carried with them the “saddle chalice” that remains at Chapel Point to this day. The chalice could quickly be taken apart and reconfigured to look like a bell if the early Jesuits were stopped by those trying to suppress their mission. Today, people who visit St. Ignatius are moved as much by its deep history as its natural beauty and serene surroundings. It is a parish that was established more than 100 years before the birth of the United States. It is the place where the first Jesuits renewed their vows after the restoration of the Society. And it serves today as a strong community of faith, promot- ing Ignatian spirituality and social justice. St. Ignatius Church at Chapel Point continues to build on its rich history every day. 375 years is just the beginning.

10 Xavier High School in New York City and businessman and philanthropist, and his the College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, mentor, the late Fr. Vincent Duminuco, SJ, Mass., marked new beginnings this fall, Xavier’s 45th headmaster. ew each celebrating the opening of impressive, Mr. Fernandez explained the pivotal role N new buildings that will serve the needs of that Fr. Duminuco played in his life. “What today’s students while deeply connecting he talked about was ethics, honesty, integrity, Beginnings them to the Ignatian charism. caring for others, humility and gratitude,” The Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Mr. Fernandez said. “[Xavier] is the place Center, located in West Boylston, Mass., was that I think made me who I am today, so dedicated on Sept. 10 and will be a spiritual doing something in memory of Fr. Vincent focal point for the College of the Holy Cross, Duminuco was something that I felt had to offering expanded retreat opportunities and be done.” new programming for mindfulness and Key features of the academic building reflection for those of all faith backgrounds include a multi-use space that will house and traditions. theatre productions and assemblies; a The center—the first building to be STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, completed as part of “Become More: Art, and Math) classroom complete with 3D Campaign for the Future of Holy Cross”—was named for Thomas P. Joyce, a native of St. Louis who attended Holy Cross and, throughout a successful business career, established strong ties with the College as a longtime trustee. Mr. Joyce is a former chairman of Mercy Hospital and Med- ical Center, and was the first layperson to head Chicago’s oldest hospital, which was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, Fr. Philip L. Bor- oughs, SJ, Holy Cross presi- Vaillancourt Photo Courtesy of Dan dent, led students, faculty, staff Fr. Philip L. Boroughs, SJ, blessing The Thomas P. Joyce ‘59 Contemplative Center and alumni through the main building, reading a prayer in each room. printers and power PCs; a music wing with a “Our approach to the educational experi- band room, ensemble room, private practice ence is based on the Jesuit vision of develop- rooms and soundproof recording studios; ing the entire individual—body, mind and a collaborative student activity space; and soul,” said Marybeth Kearns-Barrett ’84, 11 classrooms, 6 offices, and 2 conference director of the ’s office at the - Col rooms. lege of the Holy Cross. “The Joyce Center The dedication ceremony on Sept. 15 took will be a place for renewal—both individual- place in Keenan Commons (named for former ly and as a community.” Xavier President Fr. James Keenan, SJ) of Also in September, the Xavier High Fernandez-Duminuco Hall. A dedication School community gathered to celebrate the Mass followed in the Church of St. Francis opening of Xavier’s new six-story, 33,000- Xavier. Bishop John O’Hara, the for square-foot addition, Fernandez-Duminuco Lower Manhattan and Staten Island, was the Hall. The new building marked the first main celebrant, with concelebrants including expansion of the school’s footprint since Fr. John Cecero, SJ, provincial of the USA 1965. Its name honors lead donor Mike Northeast Province.

Fernandez ’72, a Cuban-born, Miami-based 7 11 Xavier High School’s Fernandez-Duminuco Hall 2016~2017 Jesuits in ormation in the MarylandF and FIRST-YEAR NOVICES USA Northeast Provinces

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N. Alexander Harris Douglas Jones Gage Marzloff Kevin Moebius

Paul Phillipino Andrew Schilling Shaun Slusarski Daniel Stracquadanio Seandor Szeles

SECOND-YEAR NOVICES

Melvin Rayappa Christopher Smith Kenneth Tompkins Christian Verghese John Braithwaite Brendan Coffey John Pignone

FIRST STUDIES

Matthew Cortese Henoch Derbew Thomas Elitz Brendan Gottschall Justin Grosnick Sean Hagerty Kieran Halloran

C-Y Kao Matthew Lopez Joseph Lorenz Jonathan Pennacchia Ricardo Perkins Nathan Sparks Dickson Tiwelfil 12 REGENCY

Jason Downer James Ferus Daniel Gustafson Kevin Hughes Michael Lamanna The Path of Formation

Jesuit novices from the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces enter Saint Andrew Hall in Syracuse, N.Y., for the two-year Novitiate program, culminating in the profession of perpetual vows of poverty, chastity Dayne Malcolm Stephen Nicholson Zachariah Presutti Douglas Ray William Woody and obedience.

In First Studies after the novitiate, THEOLOGY most Jesuits study philosophy and theology for three years at Loyola University Chicago, Saint Louis University or Fordham University.

In Theology, Jesuits continue advanced studies for three years at one of three locations in North Ricardo Avila Rodolfo Casals Daniel Corrou Christopher Grodecki Brian Konzman America (the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College, the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, located in Berkeley, Calif., or Regis University in Toronto) or at the Gregorian University in Rome.

In Regency, Jesuits work full time

Keith Maczkiewicz Vincent Marchionni Brett McLaughlin Richard Nichols Patrick Nolan for two or three years at a Jesuit work or apostolate, such as an educational institution or in pastoral ministry.

Recently Ordained includes men who completed theology studies and who were ordained as priests.

Jesuit Brothers undergo a slightly Timothy O’Brien A.J. Rizzo Adam Rosinski Henry Shea Eric Studt different but equally rigorous formation process of studies and apostolic work.

RECENTLY ORDAINED PRIESTS BROTHERS Tertianship is the final step in the formation process and the period of preparation before making final vows in the Society of Jesus.

Christopher Ryan Kevin Spinale Marco Rodriguez Jonathan Stott 13 THE JESUIT CENTER: Inspiring Collaboration

“FOR JESUITS, A COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT—AS A PLACE TO CALL HOME AND A SPACE TO DECOMPRESS IN, IN THE MIDST OF

OUR WORK.”

— Fr. James Keenan, SJ

ransformation is deeply nity of priests, brothers and scho- rooted in the DNA of the Society of lastics, and the Jesuits and their Jesus, and, for centuries, the Jesuits colleagues who, together, oversee the in the eastern United States have mission and Ignatian identity of Jesuit Tadapted to serve the changing needs ministries throughout the Northeast. of people in regional population In 2020, when the Maryland centers and in places like Jamaica, Province unites with the USA North- Jordan and Micronesia. east Province in the final stage of This fall, the USA Northeast Prov- a national restructuring of Jesuit ince announced a major capital provinces, the Jesuit Center will campaign to create the Jesuit Center house the offices of the more than 40 on New York’s East 83rd Street. This Jesuits and lay colleagues who serve center will be the home to a commu- ministries from Maine to Georgia.

14 “The Jesuit Center will be the spirituality ministries and social service premiere apostolic center for the ministries are already united in their province, to model how a residential efforts, but the close collaboration that community and an apostolic space can will take place in the Jesuit Center will co-exist—to have, within it, conference provide the structure that will benefit areas and spaces created precisely for our ministries in perpetuity. Deeper THE JESUIT CENTER: workshops, gatherings and meetings,” partnerships between ministries, said Fr. John Cecero, SJ, provincial of among assigned Jesuits and through the USA Northeast Province. the strategic plans of those who head Inspiring Collaboration different parts of the province will An Apostolic Center that enhance the connections between the Serves God’s People Jesuits and the people they serve. The Jesuits and lay colleagues who “In 2020, the USA East Province work on the province staff are chal- will comprise more than 750 Jesuits, lenged with creating new ways to serve and our combined ministries will people at our parishes, retreat centers, include some 90 parishes, high social ministries and schools, while schools and middle schools, colleges sustaining thriving partnerships across and , formation houses The St. Ignatius Loyola Jesuit Community on New York’s our region that have had a life-changing and retreat centers,” said Fr. Philip 83rd Street was once home to more than 60 Jesuits. impact on those we serve. Judge, SJ, provincial assistant for stra- The Jesuit Center project will provide crucial renovations to this Jesuit residence while creating a modern, The Jesuit Center will function in tegic planning for the USA Northeast collaborative workspace. much the same way that individual Province. “When you look at our min- Jesuit communities do. Following istries in the East and our international the inspired model of viewing Jesuit works, it would be hard to imagine a communities as apostolic centers, staff province serving a greater range of at the Jesuit Center will use discern- people in need.” ment and collaboration to recognize Jesuit ministries in the Maryland the needs of God’s people and respond province currently serve more than effectively using the Society’s pastoral, 100,000 students, parishioners and educational and spiritual resources. retreatants each year. By 2020, it is The Center itself will be housed in estimated that more than 220,000 two buildings that were once home to the Jesuit Seminary The Jesuit Center…Projected Cost: $14 million and Mission Bureau and, at one time, to The Jesuit Center will transform two existing buildings into an more than 60 Jesuits environment that inspires collaboration among Jesuits and lay Province have been blessed The Jesuits of the USA Northeast who served in nearby with vast opportunities to serve East Province, which will span from Maine to Georgia in 2020, the Christ and join in His mission. schools, parishes Jesuitcolleagues. Center As will the be central home administrative to more than 40 office staff of members the future who USA Gifts to this capital campaign will and hospitals, and will respond to crucial apostolic, spiritual and social needs. To underwrite the design, construction accommodate this growth, the Jesuit Center project will include: ministered­ to the sick and implementation of the new on New York City’s • Jesuit Center. This fundraising • Completely renovating 16 new bedrooms surrounding islands. Completely transforming the St. Ignatius Loyola Jesuit Community • donors have had the opportunity Since the 1980s, the toinitiative create anmarks important the first apostolic time • Enhanced conference space with requisite technology upgrades province offices in The creation of six new office spaces center that will shape the future • Constructing two chapels for community and staff use of Jesuit ministries throughout New York have been • Adding seven conference center guest suites located within this • New kitchen, dining and library areas same space. • the eastern United States. Throughout the • Energy-efficient windows and electrical upgrades; new elevator East, Jesuit formation, A garden area for gathering, reflection and relaxation

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people in the eastern United States will step as Jesuit ministries in our region interact with and take part in ministries that become more collaborative, interconnected stem from the Jesuit Center. and responsive to the needs of God’s people.” To accommodate expected growth, the Center will include the addition of six new A Home that Nurtures Ignatian offices and seven conference center guest Spirituality suites to accommodate guests, alleviating Jesuit priests, brothers and scholastics are unnecessary travel expenses for staff whose called to live in community—a hallmark of jobs call them to traverse different parts of the Society of Jesus. For that reason, the Jesuit the region. The project will also include the Center project also includes an ambitious construction of a chapel and updated com- renovation of the St. Ignatius Loyola Commu- mon space facilities for those working in the nity. Since 1954, the community has been a province offices. home to Jesuits, but it was built for a different “The work that will take place at the Jesuit style of life, when many needed to live in Center will involve decisions that are truly a location close to where they served. The going to affect parishes, retreat houses, col- residence offered dormitory style living, with leges, universities—all of the places where small, private bedrooms and a shared bath- people encounter the Jesuits,” said Fr. James room at the end of each hallway. Martin, SJ, a member of the Jesuit Center While Jesuits continue to live in the St. campaign committee. “This is an exciting Ignatius Loyola community, critical improve-

The Jesuit Center project will be an important step within the 15+ year Assistancy Strategic Discernment process:

2005 2013 2003 -2 011 2011 7 Maryland, New and Common social ministries, Common assistant Common events such as 7 New York Provinces begin vocation and formation for pastoral ministries ordinations and Province sharing a common novitiate offices are formed, along for New England and Day gatherings for Maryland, in Syracuse, N.Y. with a shared JESUITS New York Provinces New England and New York tri-province magazine Provinces begin taking place

16 7 CAMPAIGN ments are needed to allow the residence to said Fr. James Keenan, SJ, campaign meet contemporary needs. Chapels and co-chair. “We live simple lives, but these committee kitchen facilities remain integral parts of dramatic enhancements will allow the Fr. John J. Cecero, SJ modern Jesuit communities, but common 83rd Street Jesuits to strengthen their Provincial spaces and multi-purpose rooms are recog- connection to one another and with Campaign Co-Chairs nized as important places that will transform the Lord.” Dan J. Denihan Fr. Jim Keenan, SJ the space into an open and inviting home A committee comprising Jesuits and lay John C. Meditz where Jesuits intentionally gather to support partners has been established to oversee Lay Partners one another, to eat together and to pray this unprecedented campaign. The Jesuit Dennis Denihan together. Center campaign committee is headed by John Duffy A complete revitalization of the residence longtime friends of the USA Northeast Henry Ferrero will include the creation of 16 bedrooms Province John Meditz and Dan Denihan, Gary Goodenough Brian Kiely with individual bathrooms, new living and who join Fr. Keenan as co-chairs. Daniel Meehan dining spaces, and a beautiful chapel— “There is no doubt that this renovation Kenneth Nolan similar to the improvements to the New that we are going to do is going to reinvigo- Tony Oroszlany Regina Pitaro York’s Xavier Jesuit Community, which rate the Jesuits,” said Dan Denihan. “The Jim Power were completed in 2014. idea of helping the Jesuits personally reso- Jack Raslowsky “For Jesuits, a community is important nates with me, and I know it will resonate Virginia Sheerin —as a place to call home and a space to with others as we continue this important Jesuits decompress in, in the midst of our work.” and unprecedented campaign.” Fr. Gerald R. Blaszczak, SJ Fr. Christopher J. Devron, SJ Fr. Philip G. Judge, SJ Fr. James J. Martin, SJ Fr. Michael C. McFarland, SJ Fr. Walter F. Modrys, SJ Fr. Leo J. O’Donovan, SJ Fr. Joseph M. O’Keefe, SJ Fr. Joseph P. Parkes, SJ Fr. George M. Witt, SJ Fr. Dennis J. Yesalonia, SJ Staff Mike Benigno Joe Naylor Jim Skurka Sherri Weil

For more information, including our in-depth video, project details and 7 naming opportunities, please visit www. JesuitCenterCampaign.org or contact Joe Naylor at [email protected]. www.JesuitCenterCampaign.org

The Jesuit Center project will be an important step within the 15+ year Assistancy Strategic Discernment process:

2015 2016 2017 2020

New England and New York Common Office for Planned dedication of the Maryland Province and USA Provinces unite to form the Ignatian Spirituality Jesuit Center, which will Northeast Province unite to USA Northeast Province created for Maryland serve as the future home Unification of Maryland and USA form the USA East Province and USA Northeast of the USA East Province Northeast Province secondary and Provinces; common pre-secondary education, advance- higher education and ment and communications offices; senior Jesuit assistants common treasurer established 17 Office of IGNATIAN Spirituality at the heart of all things Jesuit

By Mike Gabriele

The Office of Ignatian Spirituality will help connect people with ministries and spiritual directors at their local Jesuit churches, schools, retreat centers and other apostolates. 18 Ignatian spirituality. organizations. These apostolates have successful ‘partnership’ has been the so much to offer and yet too often exist 19th Annotation Retreat programs Could two words ever as silos in their respective communities. in Boston and in Baltimore, where we fit so well together? This initiative hopes to bring together share resources across Jesuit works the very best of these programs, connect to provide the Spiritual Exercises to Like Maryland crabs, more people to them, and cultivate spiri- a larger group of people than would Boston chowder tual directors to meet the ever increasing be possible through any individual demand. institution,” said Fr. Witt. “We want or Philadelphia When you step back and consider to connect those who are looking cheesesteaks, when the sheer number of Jesuit schools and for spiritual programs or personal universities, parishes, retreat centers spiritual direction with ministries and you think of one, and volunteer organizations in our two spiritual directors at nearby churches, the other rolls off the East Coast provinces alone, you begin to schools, retreat centers or other Jesuit realize the need for an organized bridge apostolates.” tongue along with it. between these spirituality ministries so Opening communication channels that development opportunities don’t fall between Jesuit ministries and provid- Ignatian spirituality is at the heart of through the cracks. More than 42,000 ing a more robust database for those all things Jesuit. St. Ignatius Loyola’s families are currently served by Jesuit pursuing spiritual guidance is one of Spiritual Exercises are the basis for parishes in the Maryland and USA North- several goals for the Office of Ignatian how Jesuits and so many others find east Provinces. Add in our countless Spirituality. Another objective is to offer a deeper relationship with God. Yes, retreat participants, volunteers, students enrichment opportunities for those the Jesuits are indeed extraordinary, and alumni, and the potential number of already engaged as Ignatian spiritual world-renowned educators. They are directors and to train new ones for the celebrated for mission work in some future. Fr. Witt reviewed the funda- of the poorest communities on earth. mental questions, “Are we providing Their tireless work for social justice both Jesuit and lay directors proper spans the globe. But what is the com- formation for their ongoing growth? mon thread in all these Jesuit efforts? Are we grooming new directors and Spirituality—a way of both “looking retreat presenters to carry the torch at” and “being present in” the world and to help ‘set the world on fire’? that is founded on a deep and abiding These are calls we hope to address.” relationship with Jesus and the Church. Popular programs that the Jesuit This is what St. Ignatius wanted not Collaborative has been known for only for the priests and brothers of his will certainly continue through the order, but for everyone. Office of Ignatian Spirituality— Earlier this year, the Jesuit Collab- Contemplative Leaders in Action, orative, an independent organization the program, and Hispanic known for directing spiritual programs Ignatian ministries, just to name Office of IGNATIAN Spirituality for Jesuit colleagues, young profes- a few. But as an integral part of our sionals and Hispanics, came under the Jesuit provinces, the office will also direct supervision of the Maryland and serve as a networking catalyst for all St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, USA Northeast Provinces with a wider gave us the Spiritual Exercises and a true call to find spirituality ministries and for those mandate. God in all things. who seek their guidance. Tasked with building a more compre- Ignatian spirituality. The words hensive spiritual network and fortified people to be served becomes a bit daunt- have always belonged together. We with a new name, the Office of Ignatian ing. The need to facilitate a cooperative will continue to update you on how Spirituality moved to the Maryland link between the ministries themselves the Office of Ignatian Spirituality is Province headquarters in Baltimore. and with individuals committed to Ignatian working to keep them at the fore- Its broader, updated mission is to help spirituality has never been greater. front of all things Jesuit. Please visit increase communication among the Fr. George Witt, SJ, provincial assistant www.JesuitsEastOIS.org. spiritual ministries at our Jesuit schools, for spirituality ministries, heads up the parishes, retreat houses and volunteer new Office of Ignatian Spirituality. “One

19 reconciliationSlavery, Memory and

It was a dark time for America, affecting both presidents of millions of African-American lives. It and former provincials. Frs.Mulledy and ignited a war that saw the bloodiest single McSherry were prominent churchmen and day in American history. And although academic leaders in the early nineteenth slavery was abolished in 1865, its lingering century. They also played a central role in effects continue to this day. a notorious sale of slaves in 1838, whose Several prominent newspaper articles involuntary labor supported various Jesuit this year drew attention to the disheart- projects, including Georgetown College. ening history of slaveholding by Jesuits Jesuit historians have been at the fore- in Maryland—two in particular, Thomas front of bringing this episode to light over Mulledy, SJ, and William McSherry, SJ, the last forty years, and study continues

20 the men and institutions we would oth- longing for the opportunity to excel on erwise hope to admire and look to for their merits rather than be held back inspiration. We continually call attention by circumstance. We have also estab- to and condemn this appalling aspect of lished and supported Jesuit parishes early American culture and the way in in predominantly African-American which Catholics in general and Jesuits communities, providing human and in particular participated in it. financial resources to meet the spiritual Over the last century, mindful of and economic needs of those parish Slavery, Memory and this history and in concert with many communities. other dimensions of American society Jesuits here and around the globe at large, the Society of Jesus in the U.S. are dedicated to practicing a faith that reconciliation has worked tirelessly to contribute to does justice. Many events of the last Fr. Collins, SJ, associate professor of History at Georgetown University, served as chairperson for the racial and ethnic reconciliation. This year clearly indicate that the work of Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation. began with coming to terms with racial reconciliation between the races in our injustice in American society and within country still has far to go. Conscious of at Georgetown University under the the as it took form in the participation of Jesuits in the origins auspices of the Working Group on the beginning of the twentieth century. of our country’s racial problems, we Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation. It continues today as the Society of commit ourselves to contributing to The group released a report on Sept. 1 Jesus commits itself with its colleagues their solution. We desire reconciliation of this year, outlining initiatives and and affiliated institutions to provide and oneness in the face of the errors we recommendations on how Georgetown education and support to minority find in our history. We remain inspired can best acknowledge its past and recon- communities. In recent decades, we by the Jesuits and colleagues through- cile with the descendants of the enslaved have provided scholarship assistance out our provinces and the Society of individuals. for African-American students to study Jesus involved in advocacy and outreach Today more than ever, Jesuits and their in our schools. Our Cristo Rey high to the poor and marginalized in our collaborators in ministry react with dismay schools and Nativity middle schools country and the world, and we dedicate and regret to this chapter in our history. have offered a Jesuit education to ourselves to continuously testing for It highlights a lack of enlightenment in thousands of African-American youth our own generation’s moral blindness.

Georgetown President Dr. John DeGioia welcomed remarks from descendants after releasing the report from the Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation.

More on the web www.slavery.georgetown.edu

21 IN MEMORIAM

Deceased Jesuits of the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces ~ July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016

Now in the Loving Embrace of their Creator

Fr. Robert J. Araujo, SJ Fr. Herbert J. Cleary, SJ Fr. John J. Higgins, SJ Born October 30, 1948; died October 21, 2015 Born February 18, 1931; died April 30, 2016 Born June 12, 1935; died October 26, 2015 Former law professor at Gonzaga University; Served in the Navy; as a Jesuit, taught at After doctoral studies at Catholic U., served former legal observer for the Holy See at the Cheverus High School before moving into as rector of three different communities UN; held the Chair hospital chaplaincy for the next 30 years (Cheverus 1972–76; Holy Cross 1994–98; at Loyola Chicago 2009–2014. in various locations. Fairfield 1998–2004); twice served as socius to the provincial. Fr. Daniel J. Berrigan, SJ Fr. Richard J. Curry, SJ Born May 9, 1921; died April 30, 2016 Born March 18, 1943; died December 19, 2015 Fr. George R. Hohman, SJ Teacher and activist; winner of the Lamont Founder of the National Theater Workshop Born August 12, 1925; died April 20, 2016 Poetry Prize in 1957; joined his brother, of the Handicapped in New York and Dog Teacher at St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, Philip, in peaceful protests against the Tag Bakery in Washington, D.C., professor of Loyola High School in Baltimore and Gonzaga Vietnam War. After time in prison, Catholic studies and theater at Georgetown High School in Washington, D.C. He served volunteered at pastoral ministries. University, professional chef and author of many roles at Wheeling Jesuit University for Jesuit cookbooks. more than 20 years. Fr. Bruce M. Bidinger, SJ Born February 26, 1952; died February 23, 2016 Fr. Robert J. Dullahan, SJ Fr. Raymond T. Holscher, SJ Teacher at Gonzaga High School and Born December 14, 1925; died August 11, 2015 (Philippine Province) Georgetown Prep in Washington, D.C., Teacher in India and Ghana, assistant pastor Born March 19, 1943; died June 7, 2016 president of St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia at St. Ignatius Chapel Point in Maryland and Taught at Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro and principal at Scranton Prep. He was also a hospital chaplain in St. Louis. City, Philippines. Served the Ateneo de Manila vice president of mission and ministry at HS as a chaplain, teacher and administrator, Saint Joseph’s University. Fr. Raymond T. Gawronski, SJ later working in prison ministry. Born September 9, 1950; died April 14, 2016 Fr. Joseph F. Brennan, SJ Parochial Vicar at St. Aloysius Church in Fr. Paul L. Horgan, SJ Born November 17, 1925; died November 11, 2015 Washington, D.C., and theology teacher at Born March 3, 1937; died November 9, 2015 Former missionary in Jamaica; taught and Marquette University in Milwaukee, St. John Missioned to the Caroline and Marshall established a diocesan seminary, working Vianney Seminary in Denver and St. Patrick’s Islands; served the people of Yap for 15 years for the there and in the Bahamas University and Seminary in Menlo Park, and at the Pohnpei Agriculture and Trade until 2001. Calif. He was also a regular on the Catholic School as a guidance counselor and teacher. Television Network. Fr. John B. Breslin, SJ Fr. James J. Hosie, SJ Fr. Edward Glynn, SJ Born August 19, 1943; died March 21, 2016 Born November 26, 1932; died May 31, 2016 Former book editor for America and editor Born October 6, 1935; died January 23, 2016 Spent over 25 years in Jamaica teaching at of Catholic Books at Doubleday; professor Former provincial of the Maryland Province Saint George’s College before moving to of English and chaplain at Georgetown, Jesuits, president of John Carroll University in BC High, where he taught for 26 years. later serving as rector at Le Moyne College. Cleveland, Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City and Gonzaga University in Spokane. He also Fr. Edward A. Jarvis, SJ Fr. W. Alan Briceland, SJ taught at Georgetown University and was a Born October 5, 1923; died August 23, 2015 contributing writer at America magazine. Born August 8, 1932; died September 14, 2015 Teacher at the University of Scranton, Taught at Xavier HS for 20 years, later Fr. Edward J. Hanrahan, SJ assistant pastor at Old St. Joseph’s Church devoting his life to hospital ministry, serving in Philadelphia and assistant to the rector almost 20 years at Elmhurst Hospital, N.Y.C. Born February 4, 1926; died October 21, 2015 at Wheeling Jesuit University. Served in the Army; assigned to Boston College Fr. John P. Carriero, SJ for more than 40 years, serving as of Fr. John J. Karwin, SJ Born October 23, 1932; died June 8, 2016 students and later moving into fundraising. Born October 29, 1934; died June 4, 2016 Served McQuaid Jesuit school community for Fr. Raymond G. Helmick, SJ Worked at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall 50 years as longtime member of counseling River, and at Weston Jesuit School of Theology department; also served as chaplain at Born September 7, 1931; died April 21, 2016 as an administrator; later was a financial aid correctional facilities and hospitals. After earning a doctorate at Columbia, his advisor at University of Detroit Mercy and interest in conflict resolution led him all over Wheeling Jesuit. the world for 40+ years. He had a lifelong interest in music and art. 22 Fr. John J. Leonard, SJ Fr. William T. Miller, SJ Fr. Eugene M. Rooney, SJ Born June 5, 1920; died September 12, 2015 Born July 4, 1941; died June 13, 2016 Born November 29, 1926; died June 22, 2016 Teacher, dean of studies, alumni chaplain and Theology teacher at St. Louis University, Regis Teacher, and librarian in South moderator of the drama club and Mother’s club University in Denver and Gonzaga University America, as well as at St. Joseph’s Prep in at Fordham Prep; namesake of the Leonard in Spokane. He was formation director and Philadelphia and Scranton Prep. Theatre. He also assisted at St. Denis Parish teacher of Latin and Greek at the Mount Angel in Hopewell Junction, N.Y. , a Benedictine in Oregon. Fr. Richard W. Rousseau, SJ Born September 26, 1924; died September 27, 2015 Fr. Thomas P. Martin, SJ Fr. William H. Millerd, SJ Taught at Fairfield, later serving as dean of Born September 22, 1934; died April 14, 2016 Born September 11, 1934; died October 18, 2015 Weston School of Theology; taught at the Univ. Parochial Vicar at Peter & Paul Catholic Director of the Interfaith Coalition on Energy of Scranton for 26 years before beginning the Church in Pittsburgh, Pa., and assistant province for the Center for Science and Public Interest Jesuit Oral History Program at Campion Center. treasurer for the Maryland Province Jesuits. in Washington, D.C., and a teacher at Loyola High School in Baltimore. Br. Gilbert J. Scott, SJ Br. Edward L. McCarthy, SJ Born February 22, 1926; died January 6, 2016 Fr. Gerard C. O’Brien, SJ Born October 14, 1931; died June 5, 2016 Former assistant director of the Jesuit Seminary Former assistant minister at Brooklyn Prep, Born October 29, 1928; died August 24, 2015 and Mission Bureau; later served as secretary he later held the same position for the Xavier Taught philosophy at BC and devoted a major to the provincial for 21 years and hospitality Community. For 28 years, he assisted at St. part of his time to counseling, 12-step pro- minister at Loyola Hall and Murray-Weigel Hall. Patrick’s . grams, and retreats. He continued pastoral work until his death. Fr. Francis E. Skechus, SJ Fr. Paul T. McCarty, SJ Born August 1, 1941; died June 15, 2016 Fr. Kevin G. O’Connell, SJ Born June 13, 1924; died May 28, 2016 Pastoral Minister of Old St. Joseph’s Church Former teacher and chaplain in secondary Born May 22, 1938; died January 21, 2016 in Philadelphia and teacher at St. Joseph’s education; he later engaged in pastoral work Former faculty member at Weston Jesuit Prep for almost 30 years. He was also a in New Mexico, Maine and Massachusetts. School of Theology; later became president of part-time nurse at Temple University Hospital. Le Moyne College and went on to work at an Fr. Joseph M. McCloskey, SJ English-speaking parish in Amman, Jordan. Fr. Herbert F. Smith, SJ Born October 24, 1932; died March 2, 2016 Born December 31, 1922; died December 10, 2015 Fr. Joseph R. M. Palmisano, SJ Retreat director for many Jesuit and Catholic Prolific author, includingHidden Victory: A communities, organizations and retreat centers, Born December 12, 1974; died December 25, 2015 Novel of Jesus, the assistant director of the including in Chile and Samoa. At the age of 60, After doctoral studies, joined the retreat team at Sacred Heart Retreat House and a member of he became a marathon runner. Gloucester before moving to Campion Center. the Maryland Province Mission Band, offering After a long illness, he died on Christmas Day retreats and spiritual direction. Fr. William J. McCurdy, SJ at the age of 41. Born May 13, 1930; died February 28, 2016 Fr. Louis E. Soloman, SJ Fr. Donald J. Plocke, SJ Former director of vocations; later served as a Born November 25, 1930; died December 3, 2015 student counselor at Canisius HS and for some Born May 5, 1929; died March 5, 2016 Taught math in Zambia for 5 years and at 20 years in campus ministry for students and Former member of the biology department at Xavier HS for 3 years, later serving as chaplain faculty at Canisius College and McQuaid Jesuit. BC, where he taught, researched and served at Fordham Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital as student counselor; later was named chair on Staten Island; served the Jesuit Seminary Fr. William J. McGrath, SJ of the department. and Mission Bureau. Born July 11, 1928; died July 9, 2015 Fr. Enrico “Rico” Raulli, SJ Fr. Robert J. Suchan, SJ Teacher at Georgetown Prep and founder of (Philippine Province) the Bishop’s Latin School in Pittsburgh. He Born January 18, 1932; died January 6, 2016 was also Scranton Prep’s longest serving Jesuit Taught English at Canisius HS before moving Born March 17, 1926; died August 22, 2015 faculty member, a tenure that lasted 35 years. to St. Peter’s Prep, where he was a beloved Former director of libraries at the Ateneo counselor, teacher and activity moderator for de Manila University; set up the Philippine Fr. Joseph B. McHugh, SJ 36 years. Library Materials Foundation to improve Born March 13, 1928; died September 4, 2015 libraries around the Philippines; worked in Fr. Gerard C. Reedy, SJ Taught at province schools before becoming schools and parishes. rector at Fairfield and, later, vice provincial; Born October 25, 1939; died March 11, 2016 later worked at the Gloucester retreat house Taught English at Fordham for 11 years, serving Fr. E. Corbett Walsh, SJ and as a spiritual director at Fairfield. as dean for 6 years and academic vice president Born December 16, 1938; died September 24, 2015 for 3 years; later was named president of Holy Taught at Creighton University before serving Fr. Francis X. Metzbower, SJ Cross College and then dean of Fordham’s Marquette Univ. as associate dean. In 1989, he Born October 21, 1927; died March 2, 2016 Marymount College. moved to Campion Center, where he engaged Parochial Vicar at St. Ignatius Church in pastoral ministry. in Baltimore and Holy Trinity Church in Washington, D.C. Chaplain at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco and for the Army Presidio Chapel.

23 CHRISTMAS MASS ON THE EDGE OF Heaven By Fr. Richard G. Malloy, SJ

Fr. Paul Dugan, SJ, is one of more than 50 priests and brothers who live in Murray-Weigel Hall, the Jesuit health care community located in the Bronx.

24 I have a room here. You have a room here. We’re staying here. Our next room will be in heaven.”

So spoke one elderly Jesuit to another after our minds and hearts. The force of prayer in Mass on Christmas Day. One of the men once their old age strengthens so many of us still CHRISTMAS laughingly told me, “I’m not ‘elderly.’ I prefer, able-bodied Jesuits. ‘Veteran of the long campaign.’” He himself is a veteran of the Second World War. Among In Good Company these old men, something was being born. Christmas Mass is set for 11:30 a.m. We The night before, Christmas Eve, I had the gather in the large sunroom of the infirmary. MASS privilege and pleasure of celebrating an annual The tree is decorated and the crèche is before home Mass for some 50 people, families and the . About half the gang can walk or wheel ON THE EDGE OF friends. We had begun this holiday ritual about themselves to their customary spots. The gentle 25 years ago, when many of the group had little aides wheel in several of the guys. Most are children, too small to easily take to church. Now, some of those chil- dren bring little ones. We sing carols. We listen again to and Luke. The Eucharist is filled with prayer and song, laughter and quiet Heaven remembrance of those no longer with us, the peace and gratitude that fills our hearts as another year passes. John McCutch- eon’s “Christmas in the Trenches” is always our Communion meditation song. Afterwards, we enjoy coffee and cookies, candy and conversation. Over a glass, we catch up on where we are in Fr. Dominic Maruca, SJ, pauses by the Holy Family at Colombiere Jesuit Community in Baltimore. our lives. But for my brothers in Manresa Hall, the Jesuit awake. Some are sleeping. The men are dressed infirmary at St. Joseph’s University in Philadel- in old man chic: slippers; comfortable, baggy phia, life and prayer are different. These guys pants; plaid, warm, woolen shirts. Some are able do not get to go out on Christmas Eve. As I had to place stoles themselves. On others, the kind celebrated Mass the evening before, they were and smiling women in colorful smocks and manning their posts in wheelchairs and hospital hospital scrubs gently place the symbol of priest- beds. As people listened to my homily, they were hood, smoothing the ’s fabric over the fulfilling the duties of their mission: praying for shoulders of those unable to do so themselves. the Church and the works of the Society of Jesus. Father Rector presides and preaches. Brother They were praying for me and others as we led Jack, who each day lovingly serves the men in prayers on Christmas Eve. the infirmary, works the CD player and beautiful These priests and brothers, bearing the cross Christmas music fills the room. One seemingly of infirmity and illness, turned the well-worn frail, thin, former high school teacher pro- pages of their beat-up copies of the Liturgy of the claims the readings in a surprisingly loud and Hours as we marked again the birth of Jesus in moving voice. The homily is a full 10 minutes, 25 CHRISTMAS MASS ON THE EDGE OF HEAVEN

my family. If I am lucky and do not die suddenly without warning, their lives now are my future. We are joined by the body and blood of Christ and our shared vows in the Company of Jesus, this least society started by St. Igna- tius almost 500 years ago. The men in this room are my body and blood, and they gave their all, their bodies and blood, their sweat and their tears, their talents and treasure, to the service of faith and justice and reconcil- iation as Jesuits in the Church. My chest is tight as I look in awe on these men who have borne Christ to so many. I am a bit stunned at how suddenly and unexpectedly grateful I feel to be part of their lineage and legacy. As the rector quietly and pointedly moves to each and every man as we all exchange the sign of peace, I feel a bond I cannot quite understand, nor articulate. Then, rough and raspy throats together voice the prayer Jesus taught us. Thy Kingdom Come. Here, at this Christmas Jesuits, staff and friends celebrate daily a wonderful reflection on the meaning and Mass, the Reign of God is palpable. Mass at Campion Center, the Jesuit health mission of Christmas. The Eucharist is slowly Brother Jack pushes the button at Commu- care community located in Weston, Mass. distributed. Each priest receives the conse- nion time and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” crated body and blood he so often provided fills the room. I look around the room and for others. Each brother receives the Lord he realize I am in the presence of those who will so faithfully has served with his life. soon be angels. These guys were once vibrant and vigorous After the final blessing and song, slowly, Jesuit priests and brothers. In the corner, with the procession to lunch begins. Suffering a smile on his face, is a missionary who spent from severe dementia, one Jesuit turns to a decades in India. Next to him, a man who ran man with whom he was ordained years ago. big and challenging city parishes. Quietly “I don’t know why I’m here. I think I’m praying throughout the Mass is one of the best supposed to be in Baltimore tonight.” known Scripture scholars of the post-Vatican “No, Joe. Relax. We’re here now.” II era. Another, in a celebratory green and red “How long are we staying here?” Christmas sweatshirt, was a legendary hospi- “I have a room here. You have a room here. tal chaplain. And sitting up front is one who We’re staying here.” He pauses and looks was both a provincial and university president. lovingly at his brother and quietly tells him, Most are elderly. One younger man in his “Our next room will be in heaven.” There will early 60s is carrying the cross of a long-term be room in the Celestial Inn for these good battle with cancer and other physical ailments. servants of God. He is confined to a wheelchair and hospital And what he told Joe could well have been room while those of us who were novices with said to all of us in the sunroom that Christmas him are still running around. His courage and morn: “Our next room will be in heaven.” grace amaze me. Reprinted from America (January 8, 2016) “This is my body ... This is my blood.” The with permission of America Press, Inc., 2016. All words of institution strike me with an almost rights reserved. For subscription information, call physical force. Men like these taught me and 1-800-627-9533 or visit www.americamagazine.org. formed me when I was a recalcitrant high school kid, befriended and guided me when Richard G. Malloy, SJ, is university chaplain at The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., and I entered the order, and mentored me through the author of “Being on Fire: Top Ten Essentials the years. They are my brothers. They are of Catholic Faith” (Orbis Books). 26 ADVANCING OUR MISSION

By Sherri Weil Fr. Frederick Pellegrini, SJ, and Fr. William Watters, SJ, help the Loyola High School and University mascots hand out medals. Fr. Watters was the recipient of the first Beyond the Finish Line award in 2016.

It’s not too early to start training! brate the Ignatian legacy. It is a wonderful award, and it was presented to Fr. The 5th annual Runners For Others 5K event that draws the Baltimore area Jesuit William Watters, SJ, by Wayne Gioioso, Race is set for Saturday, April 29, 2017, in family together. Some have described it as chairman of MidAtlantic Properties. Baltimore, Md. Also known as the Ignatian a Jesuit family reunion and a renewal of Fr. Watters was unanimously chosen 5K Run and Fun Walk, this event brings the Ignatian spirit. for exemplifying the Ignatian spirit of hundreds of runners, their families and In addition to fostering awareness, Run- magis—going deeper to achieve the friends, volunteers and sponsors together ners For Others raises much-needed funds greater good. to raise awareness of and support for Jesuit for the wide variety of Jesuit works taking Volunteers are busy planning and social ministries. place in the city and beyond. To date, more fundraising for the 2017 race. Save the When the race was first conceived more than $50,000 has been distributed among date, April 29, and consider being a than five years ago, the goal was to host the nine Baltimore area schools and min- runner, walker or a supporter. You can an event that would foster stronger bonds istries, which include: St. Ignatius Church, do so the day of the race or even from and collaboration among the various St. Alphonsus Church, Cristo Rey Jesuit your computer. Virtual runners are Jesuit schools, parishes, and organizations. High School, St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, more than welcome! Looking at our track record of the past four Loyola Blakefield, Ignatian Volunteer years, this is indeed happening. Students, Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps and the teachers, parents, parishioners, staff Maryland Province Jesuits. Like our Facebook page members and Jesuits all turn out—rain or This past year, the Ignatian 5K intro- for information and alerts: shine—to cheer the participants and cele- duced the “Beyond the Finish Line” facebook.com/ignatian5k

Save the Date! Each year for more than seven decades, the Sant’ Andrea Society of Scranton, Pa., hosts a “fun” fundraiser for the Maryland Province Jesuits. This annual event April 28, 2017 has grown to include Jesuit-educated alumni who live and work in the Northeast corridor of Pennsylvania. The fundraiser yields innumerable intangibles, such as AL SANT inspiration, community and connection, in addition to bringing in over $500,000 NU ’ N A for the Formation Fund. A N D Granddaughters and friends of the founders of Sant’ Andrea are in the midst H R T E of planning for the 74th Gala to be held on April 28, 2017. It promises to be yet 4 A another example of the impact of our Ignatian legacy. Fr. Gene Nolan, SJ, who 7

• returned to Scranton last year, serves as the liaison with the Jesuit community • and the Gala. Gala Call 570-346-7569 for information and tickets. b 27 Celebrate 7th Annual Golf Outing

Friends(Right) Fr. John Cecero, SJ, thanks several Golf Committee members; (lower left) Fr. Cecero, SJ, and Fr. Chuck Frederico, SJ, toured the golf course to greet the golfers, including Pat Kelly and guests; (lower right) the winning low net foursome of Jack Traynor, Kelly Quinn, Mike Ferraro and Mike McAllister is presented with trophies.

n Sept. 27, 2016, over 120 and Robert Jeffe; Welcome Gifts thanked the golfers for their generosity. golfers and supporters attended the 7th Sponsor, MARSH; Dinner Sponsor, “Jesuits will continue to respond to Annual Friends of the Jesuits Golf Outing Thomas Johnson; Brunch Sponsor, the needs of the Church, and we can at the prestigious Quaker Ridge Golf Miller; Cart Sponsor, Scout flourish because of friends like you,” Club in Scarsdale, N.Y. Energy Partners; Grill Sponsor, Tim said Fr. Cecero. “Thank you and God Since its inception seven years ago, Croak; Driving Range Sponsor, the bless you for your generosity and good- the outing has raised nearly $1.95 Riley Family; Putting Green Sponsor, ness … and be assured that the Jesuits million to help with the care for Fund Evaluation Group; those who … and especially our Jesuits residing senior Jesuits and those served by have sponsored Jesuits; the Hole at Campion Health Center and Murray- various ministries that rely on the and Tee Sponsors and others who Weigel Hall, pray for you every day.” province for support. supported the outing with gracious The guests were then treated to a lively The Jesuits of the USA Northeast donations. auction and placed bids for the chance Province are grateful to the golf com- A special thank you is extended to to play on some of the best golf courses mittee for their diligent work and to the Peter Zaffino of MARSH for a most in the country. Group awards were given friends and corporate sponsors whose generous leadership gift. out for foursomes with the best scores. support has been very generous. We At the event, Fr. John Cecero, SJ, The USA Northeast Province Jesuits especially acknowledge Presenting the provincial of the USA Northeast are grateful to the friends who sup- Sponsors, Gary Goodenough and Pat Province, spoke about the good work ported the outing through their partici- Kelly; Tournament Sponsors, Elizabeth of the Jesuits and their colleagues and pation, sponsorships and donations. O28 IN SUPPORT OF THE JESUITS

Celebrate 7th Annual Golf Outing AND THE MINISTRIES OF THE GALA USA NORTHEAST PROVINCE Friends 2017 Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Boston Marriott Copley Place Save the Date! April 25, 2017

GUEST HOST: AMDG Rev. James J. Martin, SJ HONOREES GALA CHAIRS: Mary and John Power Ann Marie and Dick Connolly

For sponsorship and ticket information contact: Liz Cunningham n 617.607.2893 n [email protected] www.JesuitsEast.org/GALA2017

Join us for an Reflecting on the Ignatian Journey Lenten Season 2017

to and Join the USA Northeast Province and the Midwest Lourdes Jesuits in Florida for two Lenten Reflections. Presented by Fr. Eric M. Sundrup, SJ Key sites in the lives of Ignatius Loyola Sunday, February 26, 2017 and Double Tree Hotel – 9 a.m. October 1 – 11, 2017 4431 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Under the Spiritual Direction Wednesday, March 1, 2017 of Fr. George Witt, SJ The Ritz-Carlton – 9 a.m. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, Florida For more info, visit www. JesuitsEast.org/Spain2017 or contact Mr. Joe Naylor at Reservations are limited; to RSVP please contact 212-774-5529 or jnaylor@ Liz Cunningham at [email protected] Jesuits.org. or 617-607-2893. 29 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Brockton, MA 39 East 83rd Street | New York, NY 10028 Permit No. 243

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