First Vows

On August 8, 2026, four Midwest Jesuits pronounced first vows at Saint Thomas More Catholic Community in St. Paul, Minn. Culminating two years at the novitiate in St. Paul, Jesuits Noah Bock, Christian Goedel, Wilson Lombard and Robert Van Dyke pronounced perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Very Rev. Karl J. Kiser, SJ, provincial of the Midwest Province, presided. If you know someone interested in becoming a Jesuit, please visit beajesuit.org.

Photos: Dave Hrbacek

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Provincial Letter
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Heart On Fire
A Jesuits Journey
Novices
First Vows
Vocations

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In Memoriam

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(From left) Jesuit Brothers Timothy Long, Bobby Nichols and Mark Trombley at a private prayer service before they professed their vows in 2025.