Prior to his appointment Fr. The Jesuits were founded for evangelization. *Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, PO BOX 3, Ogbere- Ijebu, Ogun. Complete the form to speak with a Jesuit. Fr Niall Leahy SJ is the Vocations Director of the Irish Jesuit Province who also features in . When he is not working or meeting with people you may find Fr. The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is happy to announce that Superior General Fr Arturo Sosa SJ has appointed Br Michael Schpf, from the Central European Jesuit Province, as the new JRS International Director. Our ministry is prayer. To walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated. Email: vocations@jesuits-anw.org Office Line: +2349071773535 Mobile Line: +2349099746952. Office Line: +2349071773535. Here, the Jesuits were involved first in parish work and later in intellectual and spiritual ministries. In true Ignatian fashion, the Midwest Jesuits have responded to these developments with innovation. Fr. Jesuits in the west are a diverse group of men who serve Christ and his Church in 19 educational institutions, 13 parishes, 2 retreat centers, and other social and pastoral ministries like Homeboy Industries, Jesuit Restorative Justice Initiative (JRJI), Kino Border Initiative (KBI), Native American Missions, and Christus Ministries for young adults, to name a few. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Sean Hagerty, SJ, is the vocation promoter for the UEA Province. His graduate degrees are in Social Work and Theology from Saint Louis University and Santa Clara University, respectively. [wmts id="24216"] He first met the Jesuits at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. Kiyimba has dedicated his energy to the formation of ours at Arrupe. After spending a year as an associate pastor at St. Charles Borromeo parish in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, he served for three years as the Pastoral Director at his alma mater, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston. Greg discerned his way to the Jesuits while teaching in Catholic schools. Large group: Jesuit vocations directors and promoters from the United States and Canada met at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. Formal education has been targeted, leading to the deterioration of the education system. Yet, God has a strange but albeit gentle way of leading him along a circuitous route to the Society of Jesus. of the Youth, PO BOX 86, Okija, Ihiala LGA, Anambra. It was their intention of spread, there also, the ideals of Fr. and Brothers of the Eucharist Heart of Jesus, E-mail: *Congregation of Sons of our Lady *Society of the Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy, Loretto House, PO BOX 1660, Umuahia, Abia. If there seems to be a fit, the candidate begins working with a vocation director. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Being a Jesuit opens our lives to risk and adventure. A: Life is so complex, a mix of sorrows, joys, sacrifices and gifts. Fr. *Order of the Cistercians(OCSO), Mount Calvary Monastery, Awhum, PO BOX 698, Enugu. Mission. He met the Jesuits in high school atStonyhurst College. Jesuits are companions of Jesus called to serve a world in need, sharing Christs mission of justice and reconciliation. Fr. To collaborate in the care of our Common Home. Recognizing the incompleteness of the Kingdom of God in the world, we strive to reach out in prayer and service to all people. This combination makes us men who are not detached in ivory towers, but rooted in the reality of the world and the hope of the Gospel. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Jesuits in Congo also minister to refugees and to people living with HIV/AIDS, among other ministries. A: While Carmelite nuns are cloistered, Carmelite friars are not. of peace(SOP), PO BOX 222, Enugu, Enugu. Victor Chiqwe, Bishop of Ahiara Mbaise, Imo State in Nigeria, the Vocationist Fathers founded a mission in that part of Africa. The Jesuits West Provinces robust vocation team is led by director Fr. We are ordinary men from every culture and country united by Christ to continue his work, and to share our lives as Jesus did: in deeply human and concrete friendships. Complete the form to request more information. We are not civil servants or professionals. I first learned about the Jesuits when I was exploring college options, but it wasnt until my freshman year at Saint Louis University that I really started to understand more about the Jesuits, their charisms and spirituality, and their focus on working to create a more just world in line with Gods vision. We serve the people of God in seven retreat and spirituality centers and 14 parishes. Const 603]. The team will be headed by Fr. Displaced people often experience trauma due to their displacement. He received his PhD in theology and religious studies from the University of Leeds in England in 2004 and served as Provincial Superior of the Eastern Africa Province of the Society of Jesus from 2009 to 2014. . E-mail: *Missionaries vows". Recognizing or discerning a vocation is a gentle and gradual process and can take quite a bit of time. *Capuchin Franciscan Friary, 3-3 Junction, PO BOX 7559, Onitsha, Anambra state. The popular secular In some countries this kind of giving can also be recognised for tax relief and the necessary receipts will be issued. Fr. IN NIGERIA ARE AS FOLLOW: 2. Before becoming assistant to the Regional Superior, he worked as treasurer and as superior of the Christus Community from 2012 to 2015. The first joint meeting of English and French-speaking Major Superiors of Africa was held in 1970 in Lusaka, Zambia. THEY ARE AS FOLLOW: * Society of Jesus (Jesuit) 5L, Agusto Close, PO BOX 223, Surulere, Lagos state. From 2016 to 2021 he taught theology and directed campus ministry atSt. Louis University High Schoolin St. Louis. that sort of reliable income can allow for very welcome forward planning in the development of the Societys works in Africa and Madagascar. The. This was the historical foundation of the Jesuit Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (JESAM). God wants what is best for you. All Jesuit schools and their alumni are linked internationally, regionally and . (alaguna@jesuits.org). Prayer and discernment are necessary to discern the quality of a desire to see if it is of God. We still seek to go where there is most need and it is most urgent: where others do not want to go or cannot go; where we can do greater good for individuals . We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Over the course of that time he has taught high school theology and coached running; worked and traveled with Jesuits in Latin America; and served as a parochial vicar at parishes in San Diego and San Jose, CA. Loyola Jesuit College (LJC) is part of the worldwide family of Jesuit schools run by the Society of Jesus in Abuja, Nigeria in Africa. The application form on this site is open to permanent residents of the US, Canada, Belize, Micronesia, Haiti and Puerto Rico. All rights reserved, Child Safeguarding Policy Stoeger, whose high school and novitiate classes included Fr. By a decree signed on June 8, 2020, Fr. Nor was it crucial, as numbers of those entering were high. The roots planted in the mid-1990s through our website have blossomed to include social media strategy, audience segmentation, and analytics., The changing nature of the vocations world has also led to the creation of a team. That means that Fr. It is good to talk about the sense of call you feel. Its a small book that can help anyone to be free from unhealthy attachments so they can follow the still, small voice of God that speaks in the deepest desires of their hearts. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VOCATION DIRECTORS ADDRESSES OF THE APPROVED RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. In the past year, he picked up two new hobbies: Spikeball and squash. Fr Paul will get in touch with you about the best method of transfer for you and share account details with you. The tragic events that happened in Rwanda in 1994 quickly led to the creation of a jurisdiction that was cut from the Province of Central Africa and first named a district (1994), then a dependent region (1995), and finally the Independent Region of Rwanda-Burundi (1999). Faith and world, action and prayer, interiority and apostolate, individual and community, poverty and apostolic means, studies and closeness to the marginalized, universality and local inculturation, Church and existential frontiers. It comprises twelve states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The U.S. Central and Southern Province is one of five provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. In 1624, a Portuguese Jesuit named Mateus Cardoso published a catechism in Kikongo. in Historical/Systematic Theology at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and was ordained a priest in 2018. approved by the church(Holy See) in Nigeria. Fr Paul will get in touch with you about the best method of transfer for you and share account details with you. It does not store any personal data. Father Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator SJ, is a Jesuit from Nigeria. After college, I spent two years in Belize City as a Jesuit Volunteer (JV), where I was a social worker. The member of secular institute professes the evangelical counsels Schools affiliated with the Society of Jesus were the primary source of priests and brothers. Fr Ndomba pronounced his final vows on 27 April 2013. Leonard Chiti as the first Provincial of the Southern Africa Province, with effect from 25th March 2021. In 1554, some Jesuits were sent to Ethiopia to establish their first contact with the . We regularly update our Facebook and Twitter pages. Our universal vocation, is to go anywhere in the world and to give hope. In Borno and Adamawa States, JRS Nigeria focuses on education by supporting schools and reinforcing the professional capacities and livelihoods activities of teachers. He received his PhD in theology and religious studies from the University of Leeds in England in 2004 and served as Provincial Superior of the Eastern Africa Province of the Society of Jesus from 2009 to 2014. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Here you will find some information about Jesuit life, about how we live, pray and work together. Submit your information, and one of them will get back to you ASAP. William Murphy, SJ, vocation promoter, the need to market vocations outside of Jesuit circles coincided with the growth of the internet, and BeAJesuit.org has become a key source of inquiries. Text Fr. After he returned to Saint Louis University, to serve as the campus minister for health care students and coordinator of the retreat program. *Claretian Missionaries, 14/16, Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos. *Congregation of Andrew is here to answer your questions about Jesuit life! -for aspirants from south and east only. The President of JCAM is appointed by the Superior General and entrusted with the direction and leadership of the JCAM Common Works and Centres and to assist with the realisation of the mission of the Society of Jesus in Africa and Madagascar. Before entering the Society in 2006, he worked for 10 years with the Spokane Public School System on a dropout prevention program for underserved youth. Although a fair amount of todays candidates have had a Jesuit high school and/or college experience, many go on to an extended community service program or another career altogether before applying to the Society. Others were welcome, but there wasnt a lot of general outreach. From the three Jesuits in the 1960s to the 106 Jesuits who today make up the membership of the North-West Africa Province, God has been a very intimate part of the growth. *Missionary Fathers With our Farmers Field School (FFS) and Farmers Business School (FBS), host communities and women affected by Boko Harams violence receive training on improved farming techniques and access to income opportunities. James Stoeger, UMI; Fr. Hagerty is happy to answer YOUR questions about Jesuit life! Have you completed your studies or working? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Fr. There are many religious Orders and Congregations in the Catholic Church and reading about them over the internet or from other sources where you can find out about their way of life and the work they do will be very helpful. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Rodolfo Casals, USA Northeast Province (UNE); Br. Although Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and Niger are within the jurisdiction of the province, Jesuits are not yet actively present in these countries. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". *Dominican(OP), St. Dominic Priory, PO BOX 44, Yaba, Lagos. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. (gcelio@jesuits.org). This summer, Fr. Christ our Lord chooses so many persons and friends. Greg teaches and serves as a campus minister at Seattle Preparatory School. This new Province will be made up of the former Zambia-Malawi Province (ZAM), the former Region of South Africa (SAF), now including Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho and the former Province of Zimbabwe- Mozambique (ZIM). NOTE: IF YOU ARE ADMITTED TO ANY OF THE EVOLVING If you wish to make a donation by direct bank transfer please contact Fr Paul Hamill SJ treasurer@jesuits.africa. Email: vocation@jesuits-anw.org PROVINCIAL S ADDRESS: PROVINCIAL S RESIDENCE, 4, L. AGUSTO CLOSE, SURULERE LAGOS. The Jesuit presence in Africa dates to 1542 when, two years after the founding of the Society of Jesus by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the first mission was established in Congo. With fewer Jesuits available, we need priests and brothers who are capable, well-rounded leaders with diverse skills more than ever. They might work in hospitals, schools, etc. They have also distinguished themselves in the areas of scientific research and are visibly present in the Malagasy mass-media. Antonio R. do Nascimento, S.D.V. In prayer, we are called to a hidden union with God, in a form of life and fraternal sharing in which contemplative prayer and action combine to become a single apostolic service of the Church. (UWEVocationDirector@jesuits.org), Fr. Christopher Nguyen, UWE; Fr. Fr. After graduating from Santa Clara Universitys Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, Dan returned to Spokane as the associate pastor of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, his first mission as an ordained priest. He has been a Jesuit for thirteen years and a priest for two years. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VOCATION DIRECTORS ADDRESSES OF THE APPROVED RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. Laguna was a pre-med biology major, but during his senior year he realized that he did not want to be a doctor. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Thomas Lawler, SJ, and Fr. Nigeria - VOCATIONISTS Nigeria On October 4, 1991, at the invitation of the Most Rev. We seek the greater glory of God and the development of a more humane and sustainable world. You can contact us at any time for an informal chat about who we are and our charism or simply about where you feel the Lord might be calling you. That means that Daniel is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Fr Chiti joined the Society on 2nd July 1993 and was ordained to the priesthood on 25th June 2005. Radmar Jao, SJ, as director and Fr. Today, the Province is made up of 270 Jesuits, most of whom are in formation. In addition, he spent time in El Salvador studying Spanish. *Salesians of Don Bosco(SDB), Don Bosco Centre, Oke Odunwo, PO BOX 397, Ondo. address:sssvocations@blessedsacrament.com. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Research and Policy AnalystFood and Climate Justice, JENA, Webmaster, Communications and JCAM Child Protection Officer, Social Apostolate Coordinator and JENA Director, Treasurer and Development Office Director, Research and Policy AnalystRethinking African Development, African Synodality Initiative, Programme Coordinator. After a needs assessment operation in 2018, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Nigeria opened its first Country Office in Abuja. Announcing the news to the members of the province, the current provincial, Fr Jose Minaku SJ said that Father General congratulated the whole Province for the "great care with which the whole process has been conducted", and thanked, Fr Kyungu for his generosity and availability to serve in this capacity and invited the whole Province to pray for him and to support him in this new mission. Edmund Lo, SJ, is the vocation promoter for the Canada Province and also Haiti. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. So, what makes you feel most alive? Livelihoods programs and opportunities focus on empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainability. Mary, Queen of Peace, PO BOX 3, Otoko, Obowo LGA, 463002, Imo. He was just ordained a priest in 2022. The violence caused by the insurgency of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), commonly known as Boko Haram, in North-Eastern Nigeria has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions of people, and damaged the countrys economy. *Congregation of the Holy Ghost(Spiritans), Southwest Province, PO BOX 10023, Benin city, Edo state. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. John OBrien, CAN; and Fr. Patrick Douglas, SJ, provincial assistant for vocations and regional vocation director; Cecilia Hernndez, executive administrative assistant to provincial assistants; and Janet OKeefe, administrative assistant.k. In addition to being a regional promoter, Fr. Fill out the form above and well be in touch with you soon. That means that Fr. The USA East Province is one of the five provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, incorporating Eastern part of the United States from Maine to Georgia and the District of Columbia. Follow us on Facebook. His favorite communities he has lived in since entering the Society include, San Salvador, North St. Louis, Brighton, Massachusetts, Xiamen, China, Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, Rome, Italy, and Hollywood. JRS Nigeria responding to the needs of displaced people. A group of children attending JRS Accelerated Learning Program for out-of-school children in Madagali, Adamawa State. William Murphy, UMI; Fr. A special part of our prayer is time spent with God in silence. After a needs assessment operation in 2018, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Nigeria opened its first Country Office in Abuja. At nine years old he moved to England. Anyone who has ever contemplated a vocation to religious life, knows how challenging and frightening it can be. That means that Fr. Edmund is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all I have and call my own. The Vicariate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Nigeria belongs to the Anglo-Irish Province. Fr. Radmar Jao, SJ, with six Jesuits serving as part-time promoters spread out across the Province. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. From left to right: Jesuits Fr. A life-saving intervention that helps displaced children and families to see beyond their displacement. Tel:+2349038323905. institute of consecrated life in Nigeria approved by the church (Holy See) is: Vocations in The Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria, Male Religious Congregration/Institute in Nigeria, List of religious congregation in Nigeria, Evolving religious congregation yet to be approved by the church(Holy See) in Nigeria. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". CONFIRMED CATHOLIC YOUTH. from within. Having the right intention with some level of personal integration and consistency with your professed Christian ideals. The Society of Jesus is proud to announce the ordination of 17 new priests in the United States and Haiti. Sign up for a newsletter about decision making. We invite you to learn more about their lives, formation and dreams. In his free time, he enjoys exercise, reading and writing, playing the drums, singing, and watching sitcoms (especially Brooklyn 99, New Girl, and Parks & Recreation). If you wish to make a donation by direct bank transfer please contact Fr Paul Hamill SJ treasurer@jesuits.africa. . Over the centuries, men and women have answered the call to Carmel. We still seek to go where there is most need and it is most urgent: where others do not want to go or cannot go; where we can do greater good for individuals and communities. It has one noviciate, one philosophy college, one agro-veterinary school, one hospital, one centre for street children, six spirituality centres, eight secondary schools, 27 Jesuit communities and 13 parishes. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Fr. Box 40, Old Karu, Abuja, FTC The Vocations Director St Theresa's Catholic Church Umuezeanam P.O.Box 411 Onitsha Anambra State. *Teresian Carmelites(ODC), PO BOX 3612, Enugu. When the candidate and vocation director agree that the candidate should apply, he begins a lengthy application process, including a spiritual autobiography; data about family, education, professional development, and reasons for wanting to become a Jesuit; interviews with four Jesuits (including a formal session with the vocation director); an . A call to religious life can start with a sense of emptiness and a need for something more in life or an attraction to a life of deeper prayer and community. The Province of Canada is one of the five Jesuit provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, incorporating all ten Canadian provinces and three territories. Matthew Pyr, SJ, serves as one of the part-time regional promoters for the Northwest region of the USA West province and is the Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Seattle. It unites the current territories of the Dependent Region of South Africa, the Province of Zimbabwe-Mozambique, and the Province of Zambia-Malawi. Undoubtedly, those interested in the Carmelite way of life will have numerous questions. Radmar recently completed the final stage of Jesuit formation called tertianship in Salamanca, Spain, and is excited to call the LMU Jesuit Community home for the next few years. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. It is a mix of vocation stories and information on the Jesuit way of life. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Matt Wooters, SJ is a native of Washington, DC. Philip Florio, Maryland Province (MAR); Fr. On October 4, 1991, at the invitation of the Most Rev. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Enugu State, Nigeria br>. Br. As an undergrad at the University of California, Irvine, Fr. A: The Order began on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land about 1200 A.D. Get in touch with Br. Donations can be one-off gifts or of any frequency; BAPTISED AND According to Fr. Send him an email. Richard Baumann, USA Midwest Province (UMI); Fr. Through three years of off and on discernment with a Jesuit spiritual director, he finally committed to applying to the Society after a 2015 discernment retreat in Portland. Ignatius has left us the most human of Gods experiences; How divine our human experience would be if we followed his path thoroughly! He will help you recognise whether or not a particular Order or Congregation would be the best one for you. *Missionary Sons of Divine He can answer your questions, listen to your hopes and dreams, and accompany you as you begin to imagine how to find more joy, freedom, and fulfillment in your life. *Compassionate Missionary Sons of You agree by using the website further. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VOCATION DIRECTORS ADDRESSES OF THE APPROVED RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The international headquarters is now located in Rome, Italy. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Of ours at Arrupe were involved first in parish work and later in intellectual and spiritual ministries of.. 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