Jubilarians Celebrate 50 Years!
At a June 13 Mass at Loyola University Chicago’s Madonna della Strada Chapel, Midwest Jesuit Frs. Richard Baumann, Burnell Bisbee, Walter Deye and David Haschka represented Jubilarians celebrating 50 years as priests. Not pictured: Jesuit Frs. Richard McGurn, George Sullivan and Charles Kestermeier. On page 16, three Jesuits reflect on their 50 years in the Society of Jesus. Read More
Patience Reveals the Message
Three Jesuit priests share their methods for creating homilies that spread the truth of the Gospel and resonate with parishioners in these divided times.
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A Century Later, Still Working
After more than 100 years, the Patna Province in India continues to do what Jesuits established it to do. Very Rev. Karl Kiser, SJ, shares his thoughts after a recent visit to Patna.
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Clerics & Camouflage
To see God in the natural world and connect with all living things, Midwest Jesuits lean into their lifelong love of hunting.
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Conversions Followed by Ordinations
Not all Jesuits grew up in the Catholic tradition. We talk to four men about their conversions to Catholicism before joining the Society of Jesus.
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Save the Date: Ordination Mass 2026
The Ordination Mass will be held on Saturday, June 13 at Church of the Gesu in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Mass will begin at 10 a.m. CDT. For more information and a livestream of the Mass visit: www.JesuitsMidwest.org/Ordination26
Ryan Birjoo, SJ
Thomas O’Donnell, SJ
Andrew Cera, SJ
Timothy Perron, SJ
Erin Kast, SJ
Conan Rainwater, SJ
Nathan Krawetzke, SJ
Josef Raoul Rodriguez, SJ
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 2025 ordinands at Madonna della Strada Chapel on the campus of Loyola University Chicago following ordination Mass at St. Ita Church in Chicago.
Photo: Steve Donisch