Ordination 2025
Introducing Seven New Jesuit Priests
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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
Midwest Jesuits Ordination
On June 14, seven Jesuits were ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago.
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Your Favorite Jesuits
We asked you to tell us about your favorite Jesuit, and your responses were wonderful.
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Model Anniversaries
Two Chicago Jesuit high schools reach significant milestones in their Model United Nations clubs.
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High School Campus Ministers
The world is changing, and campus ministers at Jesuit high schools are adapting to bring spirituality to their students.
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Pope Francis Remembered
Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, reflects on the life and ministry of Pope Francis.
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Please Pray
Please pray for the eight Midwest Jesuit novices—Taylr Bahr, Jonathan Herrington, Christopher Kinkor, Timothy Long, Robert Nichols, Noah Smith, Aidan Stenson and Mark Trombley—who are scheduled to pronounce first vows in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
First Mass
Father Adam DeLeon, SJ, celebrated the first Mass at Loyola High School’s new St. Peter Faber Chapel in Detroit this spring.
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Photos: Michael Sarnacki
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