Jesuits of Canada

The Society of Jesus in Canada. Sons of Ignatius of Loyola, and their friends and collaborators. Finding God in all things. Faith. Hope. Love.

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During a retreat, John Sullivan, SJ, imagined Jesus welcoming him with a smile, imperfections and all. That encounter revealed an unconditional love that helped heal his heart and freed him to love others more deeply.

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We bring a lot to prayer: worries, hopes, endless to-do lists. But what if we listened more? Praying with Scripture invites us to pause and hear what God might be saying.

Start with one habit. Explore the guide by Fr. John O’Brien, SJ:
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A Jesuit vocation can lead in unexpected directions.

For Fr. Frank Obrigewitsch, SJ, that has meant being ready to serve wherever needed, even beyond what he was trained to do.

His calling kept him in Canada, but the possibilities were always wider.

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A simple “thank you” expresses gratitude. Our actions bring it to life.

St. Ignatius reminds us that recognizing God’s gifts is only the beginning. True gratitude moves us to respond with generosity, compassion and service.

Love is lived “in deeds more than in words.”

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How we begin the day matters.
Over the next few weeks, explore six simple habits to grow closer to God.
Start with the Morning Offering: before reaching for your phone, entrust your day to God and place yourself at his service.

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Some of what shapes a vocation begins long before discernment does.

For John Sullivan, SJ, a retreat brought his relationship with his father into focus, inviting him to better understand the experiences that shaped him.

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Photo by Eric Canaria, courtesy of the Catholic Register. Used with permission.

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“(St. Kateri) is a bridge that brings us to a place where we can all meet, at a place where we encounter truth and reconciliation — that place is the Cross”
— Fr. Vernon Boyd, SJ

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Some names never leave our hearts. This November, share the names of loved ones who have gone before us so they may be remembered in prayer throughout the month. Honour their memory and support the Jesuit mission: https://t.co/Iabhrexvx8

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Some names never leave our hearts.

This November, share the names of loved ones who have gone before us so they may be remembered in prayer throughout the month.

🕯️ Honour their memory and support the Jesuit mission: https://t.co/i3fYNkwg03

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Congratulations to Fr. Michel Lessard, SJ, who pronounced his final vows in the Society of Jesus on October 2, 2026, at the chapel of the Maison Bellarmin in Montreal. AMDG!

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Sometimes those who know us best help us recognize the path we’re already on.

When Fr. Frank Obrigewitsch, SJ, told his mother he had decided to enter the Jesuits, her response was simple: follow where God is calling you.

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Fr. Ted Penton, SJ, and Bill Blakeney represented the Jesuits of Canada at “Remembering the Children” on Parliament Hill, honouring residential school survivors and remembering the children who never returned home.

Watch: https://t.co/7lmYOrEbHr

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Read the statement: https://t.co/Zf9VDBC2RM

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For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council and Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle remind us that our faith calls us to encounter truth “with humility, honesty, and charity.”

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Today, we remember Jesuit missionaries whose ministry among the Wendat was marked by faith, encounter and sacrifice amid colonization. As patron saints of our Province, the Canadian Martyrs call us to remain rooted in Christ and work for justice, reconciliation and healing.

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Some questions keep returning for a reason.

For John Sullivan, SJ, it was priesthood. A friend challenged him to stop wondering and explore where that question might lead. So he left law school, returned to Canada and took the first step.

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Congratulations to Fr. Mihály (Michael) Orbán, SJ, recipient of the Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit for his dedicated service to Montreal’s Hungarian community. The honour recognizes his longstanding pastoral ministry and commitment to the community.