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Jesuits and Ignatian colleagues in 10 western states, striving to “find God in all things."

Jesuits and Ignatian partners in ten western states working together in education, social justice, parishes, spirituality and media.

10/30/2026

Jesuits West's first-year novices will begin the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola on October 31 and will come out of retreat on December 1. Please keep them in your prayers. 🙏

10/28/2026

The Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University's move from Berkeley to the Silicon Valley campus is breaking down walls—figuratively and literally.

“We’re not just celebrating relocation or renovation. We’re celebrating a reimagination of our two communities as we come together,” said Santa Clara University President Julie Sullivan, who looks forward to seeing how JST’s presence on the main campus will enrich academics and student life.

“Imagine the impact on our undergraduate students to have this community as part of their community,” Sullivan said. “There’s so much more that we haven’t imagined, so that’s why we will rely on God to help us continue to imagine.”

10/27/2026

What does it look like to live the magis, the “more,” in your everyday life?

Join us for the Magis Way Conference, a weekend of prayer, community, and Ignatian formation, born from the voices shared in our Speak Up listening sessions.

📅 November 6–8, 2026
📍 Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA

Hosted by Christus Ministries in collaboration with Jesuits West.

🔗 Register: christusministries.org/events/magisway

10/21/2026

✨ Shaping the future of youth ministry starts here!

Join us for the Magis Way Conference as we grow in our mission to accompany young people closer to Christ.

📅 Friday, November 6 @ 5:00 pm – Sunday, November 8 @ 2:00 pm
📍 Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center, Oceanside, CA
🔗 Learn more and register: ChristusMinistries.org/events/magisway

10/18/2026

You have the image of God inscribed within you. Kevin Lee, SJ, of Jesuits West, reflects on how we are made in the image and likeness of God and how that calls us to live our life as an offering. Based on the readings for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

10/15/2026

Our Vocations Office SWAG Store is now open!

In honor of November’s Vocation Promotion Month, the Vocations Office has created a limited-time only SWAG Store, where you can purchase Jesuit-branded clothing. Whether you need to sport your own swag or buy your favorite Jesuit a nice gift, we have what you need to deck yourself out in Jesuit memorabilia. We have sweaters, jackets, polos and button-ups! The store will remain open until Monday, October 26, 2026. Find the 🔗 in comments.

10/13/2026

Are you looking for more as you serve young people?

Join us for the first province-wide formation conference for Jesuits and lay partners who accompany young people and young families across Jesuits West. Over a weekend of prayer, experiential learning and shared work, you’ll help shape an Ignatian model for forming servant leaders who are discerning, collaborative and empowering.

You'll be one of 100 Jesuits and lay partners from Jesuit high schools, universities, parishes, Newman Centers and social outreach programs. People from other ministries connected to the Jesuits or rooted in the Ignatian tradition are welcome to join.

📅 Friday, November 6 @ 5:00 pm – Sunday, November 8 @ 2:00 pm
📍 Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center, Oceanside, CA
🔗 Learn more and register: christusministries.org/events/magisway

Christus Ministries

10/13/2026

Congratulations to the six Jesuits who were ordained to the diaconate on October 3 in Boston:

Julian Butler, SJ
William Critchley-Menor, SJ
Daniel Flores Estrella, SJ
Jaret Ornelas, SJ
Ian Peoples, SJ
Sean T***s, SJ

Please keep them in your prayers. 🙏

10/11/2026

Jesus shares a parable about a king who invited everyone to his son’s wedding, but a guest is thrown out for not wearing the right clothes. Fr. Simon Zachary, SJ, of Jesuits West, and Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, encourage us to consider what we put aside in our interactions with God and with others. Based on the readings for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

10/09/2026

Bishop Michael Castori, SJ, a member of Jesuits West who was ordained and installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu on July 28, recently completed a weeklong formation course in Rome, which the Vatican offers every year for newly ordained bishops.

He reflected on his time there: “If I were to identify the common thread running through the presentations made to us by the prefects and secretaries representing the various Vatican dicasteries, I would say it was their stress on the importance of listening. In this way, they highlighted the synodal model of the Church promoted by Pope Francis and Pope Leo, which acknowledges that every member of the Body of Christ has a voice worthy of being heard.”

Photos and story from Hawaii Catholic Herald

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