Taking Class Outside
A Jesuit high school theology summer course immerses students in the grandeur of nature
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Also in This Issue:
• The Midwest Province’s seven new novices
• Near-record numbers of adult confirmations
• The Hendrickson family’s three university presidents
• Jesuits as teachers and spiritual advisors in
diocesan seminaries
A Tale of Three Presidents
As of the 2025-26 school year, the Hendrickson brothers—(from left) Ryan and Jesuit Fathers Daniel and D. Scott (who are also identical twins)—serve as presidents of three Catholic universities. Read More
Meet the New Novices
This year the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus welcomed seven new novices at the Novitiate of St. Alberto Hurtado in St. Paul, Minn.
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Taking Class Outside
A theology teacher at Chicago’s Saint Ignatius College Prep dreams up a summer course that immerses students in the grandeur of nature.
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Jesuits Among the Diocesans
Diocesan seminaries have a long history of relying on Jesuits as teachers and spiritual advisors.
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College Campus Ministers
At Midwest Jesuit universities, campus ministers help young adults explore faith and Ignatian spirituality.
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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
IN THIS ISSUE
Provincial Letter
News
International
Heart On Fire
Novices
Ministries
Schools
Parishes
ON THE COVER
Saint Ignatius College Prep senior Courtney Beatty (’26) at The Narrows in Zion National Park as part of the Chicago high school’s On Holy Ground summer course.
Photo: Fernando Fonseca