Ordination 2026
Celebrating Nine New Jesuit Priests
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Also in This Issue:
• Jesuit Parishes
• Lay Presidents at Jesuit Universities
• The Media Mission of Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ
A Jesuit’s Global Reach
Continuing the work of Mother Angelica, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, reaches a global audience on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), the world’s largest religious media network. Read More
Midwest Jesuits Ordination
On June 13, nine Jesuits were ordained to the priesthood by the Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, archbishop of Milwaukee.
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Jesuit Parishes
People are drawn to Jesuit parishes for their compelling homilies, invigorating spiritual practices and commitment to social justice.
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Lay Presidents Lead
Jesuit Universities
Five of the six Midwestern Jesuit universities are led by lay presidents who foster Jesuit traditions and the Ignatian model of learning.
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50 Years in the
Society of Jesus
Jesuits celebrate their 50-year Jubilees with personal reflections about their lives and ministries.
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Jubilarians
Celebrating 50 Years in the Priesthood
(From left) Jesuit Frs. Robert J. Scullin, Richard P. Abert, Mitchell C. Pacwa and Robert J. Thesing at Church of the Gesu in Milwaukee.
Not pictured: Jesuit Frs. Dennis L. McNamara and Michael F. Steltenkamp.
Please Pray
Please pray for the four Midwest Jesuit novices — Noah Bock, Christian Goedel, Wilson Lombard and Robert Van Dyke — who are scheduled to pronounce first vows in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Cards for All Occasions
The Midwest Jesuits are pleased to share Mass and special occasion cards appropriate for the important moments in your life. Whether in joy or sorrow, our cards will show your loved ones how much you care. Perpetual Remembrances, notecards, and Mass requests are also available. All are remembered in Masses celebrated by the Jesuits.
Visit the Midwest Jesuits’ card store at Store.JesuitsMidwest.org
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ON THE COVER
The 2026 ordinands at Church of the Gesu in Milwaukee.
Photo: Steve Donisch