The Jesuits
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Saint Ignatius Loyola and his first companions founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1540. Today, there are about 20,000 Jesuits throught the world, under the direction of our Superior General, Father Adolfo Nicolas, S.J. For over 450 years Jesuit priests, brothers, and scholastics (Jesuits-in-training) have served the Church in a variety of ways. In the United States, Jesuits are best known as educators in high schools and universities, but worldwide Jesuits serve as missionaries, scientists, artists, social advocates, and in a host of other ministries. |
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 Standing: Jim Riley, SJ, Karl Kiser, SJ, Ryan Duns, SJ, Ben Jimenez, SJ, Brian Lehane, SJ Seated: Pat Peppard, SJ, John Moriconi, SJ, Mark George , SJ |
An early Jesuit explained that, for the Jesuits, "The world is our cloister," meaning, Jesuits find God wherever God's people are in need. Today, Jesuits live out their Gospel call in partnership with lay colleagues who commit themselves to sharing the same mission of Jesuit education |
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For more information on the Society of Jesus, see the links below: The Society of Jesus in the United States Worldwide page for the Society of Jesus For more information on Jesuit vocations, go to: For more information on Jesuit spirituality, go to: |
