25th Entrance
Father Drew Kirschman
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 2000
First profession: 2003
Final profession: 2018
Ordination: 2011
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1996
Master’s of public policy in urban affairs, Saint Louis University, 2005
Master’s of divinity, Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University, Berkeley, California, 2011
Service in the archdiocese: Coordinator of formation, Alum Service Corps, Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, St. Louis, 2008-15
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, Universidad Centroamericana, San Salvador, El Salvador, 2005-08
Teacher and outreach coordinator, Arrupe Jesuit High School, Denver, 2011-16
Coordinator of vocation promotion, Missouri and New Orleans Provinces of the Society of Jesus, 2012-16
Socius to novice director and novice director, Jesuit Novitiate of St. Stanislaus Kostka at St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2017-18, 2018-23
Interim vice-rector, St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2021
Novice director, Jesuit Novitiate in Culver City, California, 2023-24; Jesuit Novitiate in Denver, 2024-present
Superior, Xavier Jesuit Center, Denver, 2024-present
About Father Drew Kirschman: Father Drew Kirschman, SJ, has served as novice director in the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province since 2018. In this important role for the life and future of the province, he accompanies men in the first two years of formation as they test and ultimately discern a Jesuit vocation. The novitiate is the “school of the heart,” where a novice seeks to learn how God moves in his heart and in our world today, Father Kirschman said. “Accompanying young people stirs in me a hope that God continually renews us as a Church laboring in the world today,” he said. “As I think of what my Jesuit life moving forward looks like, to see it through the lens of collaborating with God and God’s plan — what happens when we do it together — I find that tremendously hopeful. God is constantly recreating us as a Church; recreating us in our mission and ministry to respond to the needs present in the world today. The best is yet to come.”
Father Joe Laramie
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 2000
First profession: 2002
Final profession: 2025
Ordination: 2011
Education: Bachelor’s in communications and philosophy, Saint Louis University, 2000
Master’s in communication, Saint Louis University, 2007
Master’s of divinity, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, 2011
Licentiate in sacred theology, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, 2012
Service in the archdiocese: Retreat director, White House Jesuit Retreat, 2015-17
Campus minister, Saint Louis University, 2018-20
Service outside the archdiocese: Theology and communications teacher, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 2005-08
Associate pastor, St. Peter Claver Parish, Punta Gorda, Belize, 2012
Director of pastoral department, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 2012-15
National director, Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, 2020-25
Director, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat, Sedalia, Colorado, 2025-present
About Father Joe Laramie: I love being a Jesuit priest! I’ve served in many cities — Denver, Kansas City, Milwaukee, St. Louis and more! I’ve been a teacher, campus minister and retreat director. I’ve met great Jesuits, talented lay colleagues and faithful families. I’ve worked with several young men who are now priests or young Jesuits. I baptized my two nieces and my nephew. I presided at the funeral of my grandfather and my father. Jesuit life is an adventure; often I am away from people I love. Christ always draws me deeper into personal relationships — in times of joy, sorrow and hope. I met Pope Francis in January; I saw St. John Paul II in Rome in 2000 and saw Pope Benedict at World Youth Day in Spain in 2011. I served as a National Preacher for the Eucharistic Revival, culminating in the Eucharistic Congress last summer. I remain a devout Cardinals fan amidst my travels. I enjoy writing, running, hiking, singing and playing ultimate frisbee. I love speaking about St. Ignatius and the Sacred Heart of Jesus; I’ve done this on Hallow, EWTN, Busted Halo, and the Jesuitical podcast. I’m grateful for your prayers and support. Say hi to me online: JoeLaramieSJ.com or @JoeLaramieSJ.
Father Daniel Tesvich
Birthplace: New Orleans
Entrance: 2000
First profession: 2002
Ordination: 2012
Education: Bachelor’s in political science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1997
Bachelor’s in philosophy, St. Joseph Seminary, St. Benedict, Louisiana, 2000
Master’s in political science, Loyola University Chicago, 2005
Master’s of divinity, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 2012
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, St. Louis University High School, 2024-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Theology teacher, Jesuit College Preparatory School, Dallas, 2006-09
Associate pastor, two parishes in New Orleans, 2013-16
Theology teacher and pastoral minister, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 2016-24
About Father Daniel Tesvich: What I most love about being a Jesuit is being able to celebrate the sacraments with young men who are just being formed in life and getting to know themselves in the world, making crucial decisions about themselves. To help feed them and guide them spiritually during this time is something that gives me great joy.
25th Priestly Ordination
Father Thomas Cwik
Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois
Entrance: 1990
First profession: 1992
Final profession: 2012
Ordination: 2000
Education: Bachelor’s in economics, University of Illinois, 1985
Master’s in economics, University of Illinois, 1988
Master’s of divinity, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, 2000
Service in the archdiocese: Provincial assistant for social ministries, former Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, St. Louis, 2000-05
Community minister, Bellarmine House of Studies, St. Louis, 2003-05
Assistant pastor, St. Francis Xavier (College) Church, St. Louis, 2018-19
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2019-21
Pastoral minister, immigrants and refugees, St. Louis, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Business manager, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Jesuit Community, Denver, 1995-97
Pastoral ministry while provincial assistant for social ministries, Miguel Pro Jesuit Community, Denver, 2000-02
Associate pastor, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 2006-10
Parochial vicar and pastor, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Denver, 2011 and 2011-17
Retreat and spiritual director, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, Colorado, 2021-23
About Father Thomas Cwik: While provincial assistant for social ministries, I led two feasibility studies for Cristo Rey model schools in Denver and Kansas City. The Jesuits sponsored the school in Denver, Arrupe Jesuit High School, while the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth sponsored the school in Kansas City. The quote I go back to throughout my life: “Everything in this book may be wrong.”
50th Entrance
Father Kevin Cullen
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1975
First profession: 1977
Final profession: 1995
Ordination: 1986
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1980
Master’s in American studies, Saint Louis University, 1984
Master’s of divinity, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, 1986
Service in the archdiocese: Provincial assistant for special projects, Society of Jesus Missouri Province Office, 1999-2000
Provincial assistant for planning, social and international ministries, Society of Jesus Missouri Province Office, 2005-07
Treasurer and provincial assistant for higher education, Society of Jesus Missouri Province Office, 2011-14
Provincial assistant for formation, Society of Jesus Missouri Province Office, 2014-16
Central regional leader, L’Arche USA, St. Louis, 2016-18
Pastoral associate, St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 2018-21
Service outside the archdiocese: English teacher, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1981-83
Assistant, L’Arche Daybreak, Toronto, 1986-87
Teacher and director of campus ministry, St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize, 1987-88
Parochial vicar, Guardian Angels Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 1988-93
Assistant country director, Jesuit Refugee Service-Eastern Africa, Uganda, 1995-97
Chaplain, L’Arche Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada, 1997-99
Office of mission and values, Regis University, Denver, 2000-02
Director of novices, Jesuit Novitiate in St. Paul, Minnesota, 2003-05
Vice president for mission and ministry, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, 2007-01
Country director, Jesuit Refugee Service, Thailand, 2021-22
Retreat and spiritual director, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, Colorado, 2022-23
Assistant to the director and program development, Marillac Center, Leavenworth, Kansas, 2023-present.
About Father Kevin Cullen: Father Cullen’s years of Jesuit ministry have involved service in the United States, Belize, Africa, Canada and Thailand. During tertianship in Australia, a time of Jesuit reflection and prayer over the founding documents of the Society of Jesus, Father Cullen discerned a call to serve in the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Africa. He was assistant country director for JRS-Eastern Africa in Uganda from 1995-97 and would later serve as the Country Director for JRS-Thailand from 2021-2022. He has also been involved with L’Arche, a Catholic organization serving adults with intellectual disabilities, in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada, as well as in St. Louis.
Recent years have led Father Cullen to pastoral ministry at St. Matthew the Apostle Church in St. Louis, from 2018-2021, and to retreat ministry. He now assists program development at the Marillac Center, the retreat and spirituality center of the Sisters of Charity in Leavenworth, Kansas. In addition to retreats and days of prayer, he also offers spiritual direction.
Father Jeffrey Harrison
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1975
First profession: 1977
Final profession: 2000
Ordination: 1987
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1981
Master’s in history, Saint Louis University, 1983
Master’s of divinity, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, 1987
Master’s in theology, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, 1992
Service in the archdiocese: History teacher, De Smet Jesuit High School, 1981-84
Teacher, St. Louis University High School, 1996-98, 1999-2007
Superior, St. Matthew Jesuit Community, 2001-07
General assistant, Jesuit Archives and Research Center, St. Louis, 2018-19
Pastoral minister, De Smet Jesuit High School, 2018-20
Researcher, Slavery History, Memory, and Reconciliation (SHMR) Project, U.S. Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, 2019-20, 2021-24
Pastor, St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 2022-23
Pastoral ministry to the Black community in north St. Louis, Sacred Heart Jesuit Community, 2024-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher and activities director, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1988-94
Project officer, Jesuit Refugee Service, Kenya and Sudan, 1994-96
Superior, Jesuit Community of Belize, Belize City, Belize, 2007-11
History teacher and superior, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 2011-17
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Community of Belize, Belize City, Belize, 2020-21
About Father Jeffrey Harrison: The greatest joys of my life have come from being welcomed by and walking with God’s poor. They have taught me that in Jesus there is no “them.” There is only “us.”Sinners all, and all called into community as sisters and brothers.
Father Patrick Madigan
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Entrance: 1975
First profession: 1977
Ordination: 1983
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Boston College, 1967
Master’s in philosophy, Tulane University, 1969
Doctorate in philosophy, Tulane University, 1972
Master’s of divinity and licentiate in sacred theology, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, 1983
Service in the archdiocese: Writer in residence, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2021-22
Writer in residence, praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community at Garden Villas North, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher of philosophy, Spring Hill College, Mobile, 1977-79; Loyola University New Orleans, 1983-86, 1987-89; Heythrop College, London, 2005-08
Librarian and lecturer, Arrupe College School of Theology and Philosophy, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1993-2005
Editor of Heythrop Journal, London, 2006-22
About Father Patrick Madigan: Father Patrick Madigan spent his years of active ministry engaged in the intellectual apostolate. He has taught philosophy in the United States and abroad, served as an academic librarian at Arrupe College, a seminary in Zimbabwe, and worked for over 15 years as editor of the Heythrop Journal. “I was always looking for the big picture, the long view, and evaluating different philosophies by what they gave rise to, what kind of world they created,” he said of his interest in the history of philosophy that has informed his writing and teaching. Father Madigan found his academic work challenging and satisfying. Since 2021, he has resided again in the U.S. Central and Southern Province after serving abroad for almost 30 years. “I’ve been very gratified and impressed by the positive response, the support, the enthusiasm that I have encountered at St. Ignatius Hall, especially among the lay helpers,” Father Madigan said. He continues to write academic articles on philosophy and theology.
Father Ronald Mercier
Birthplace: Holyoke, Massachusetts
Entrance: 1975
First profession: 1977
Final profession: 2003
Ordination: 1987
Education: Bachelor’s in Russian studies, Yale University, 1974
Master’s in history, Columbia University, 1975
Master’s in history, Harvard University, 1981
Master’s of divinity, Regis College, Toronto, 1987
Licentiate in sacred theology, Regis College, Toronto, 1992
Doctorate in Christian ethics, Regis College, Toronto, 1993
Service in the archdiocese: Associate professor of theology, Saint Louis University, 2010-14
Rector, Bellarmine House of Studies, Saint Louis University, 2010-14
Provincial, USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, 2014-20
Service outside the archdiocese: Campus ministry, history, social studies teacher, Boston College High School, Boston, 1977-78
Theology teacher, Regis College, Toronto, 1989-90; College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1990-92
Associate professor of Christian ethics, Regis College, Toronto, 1993-2007
House consultor, Ignatius House, Toronto, 1993-2001
Dean, Regis College, Toronto, 1995-2005
Managing editor, Toronto Journal of Theology, Toronto, 2002-05
Executive director of Jesuit Collaborative, Provincial offices, Loyola House, Boston, 2006-09
Superior, Loyola House, Boston, 2007-09
Delegate for formation, Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, Washington, D.C., 2021-present
About Father Ronald Mercier: Father Ronald A. Mercier was the first provincial of the U.S. Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, serving from 2014-2020. Father Mercier participated in the Jesuits’ General Congregations 35 and 36. He now serves as delegate for formation for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, helping coordinate the various programs from novitiate through tertianship.
Father Donald E. Saunders
Birthplace: Key West, Florida
Entrance: 1975
First profession: 1977
Final profession: 1991
Ordination: 1984
Education: Bachelor’s in English, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1974
Master’s in English, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 1979
Master’s of divinity, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, California, 1984
Service in the archdiocese: Retreat director, White House Jesuit Retreat House, 2024-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, Jesuit High School, New Orleans, 1979-81
Campus minister and English teacher, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1984-86
English teacher, Jesuit High School, Tampa, Florida, 1986-88, 1989-99
Associate pastor, Sacred Heart Church, Tampa, Florida, 1988
Interim principal and principal, Jesuit High School, Tampa, Florida, 1999, 2000-03
Special studies, Birkbeck College, University of London, United Kingdom, 2003-05
English teacher, chaplain and theology teacher, Jesuit High School, New Orleans, 2005-20
Minister, Jesuit Community of the Immaculate Conception, New Orleans, 2016-20
Retreat director, Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2020-23
Brother Donald R. Schlichter
Birthplace: East St. Louis, Illinois
Entrance: 1975
First profession: 1977
Final profession: 1987
Education: Associate’s in food management, Forest Park Community College, 1978
Certificate in pastoral care and spiritual direction, Gonzaga University, 1988
Clinical and pastoral education, Veterans Administration Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, 1988-90
Service in the archdiocese: Chaplain, Veterans Administration Hospital, St. Louis, 1993-94
Part-time pastoral minister, Veterans Administration Hospital, St. Louis, 1994-97
Community chef, Leo Brown Jesuit Community, St. Louis, 1997-2002
Assistant to the director, Fusz Pavilion Jesuit Community, St. Louis, 2010-15
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2021-22; St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community at Garden Villas North, Florissant, 2023
Praying for the Church and the Society and community service, St. Ignatius Hall, Florissant, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Kitchen assistant, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 1978-81
Retreat work and food service assistant, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, Colorado, 1981-87
Director of pastoral care department, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, 1990-93
Pastoral minister, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Denver, 2002-10; Xavier Jesuit Center, Denver, 2015-21
About Brother Donald R. Schlichter: Even as a kid at the Boarding School for the Blind, and as a Jesuit for many years, I always found hope in my prayer to the Lord. On those Saturday afternoons, so long ago, on the green boat swing, I found it easy and relaxing to find and to talk with our Lord sitting across from me. Our Lord showed me how to live each day with Him beside me, and I came to see that as a gift and a source of hope. Years later, in my daily prayer with Jesus, I find myself walking on a beach, feeling the sun and the sand on my feet. As I walk along the beach, I hear the waves moving back and forth. Then I see a beautiful boulder on the beach, and as I move closer to it, I see someone sitting on the surface, almost as smooth as a marble. I’m able to see Jesus. He comes down and walks towards me and we greet each other. I am very much at peace finding the Lord this way. And there is hope in my life each time when I find Jesus.
50th Priestly Ordination
Father Edward “Ted” Arroyo
Birthplace: New Orleans
Entrance: 1961
First profession: 1963
Final profession: 1980
Ordination: 1975
Education: Bachelor’s in sociology, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1967
Master’s in sociology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1969
Doctorate in sociology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1973
Master’s of divinity, Woodstock College in New York, 1975
Master’s of biblical theology, Woodstock College in New York, 1975
Service in the archdiocese: Retreat director, White House Jesuit Retreat, St. Louis, 2016-24
Praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, Florissant, 2024-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Research associate, National Office for Pastoral Research, Chicago, 1969
Graduate assistant in sociology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1970-71; Loyola University, New Orleans, 1975-78
Sociology instructor, professor and editor, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1971-72; Loyola University, New Orleans, 1977-80 and 1986-90
Director of research institute and lecturer in systematic theology, Woodstock College in New York, 1972-75
Superior, Druhan Residence, New Orleans, 1979-85
Research associate and associate superior, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1985-86
Province director of social ministry, New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, 1986-89
Provincial assistant and provincial, New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, 1986-90; 1990-96; 1999-2004; 2012-14
Rector, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1989-90
Collaborator on staff of Twomey Center for Peace through Justice and editor of Blueprint for Social Justice, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1997-2004
Senior fellow, Woodstock Theological Center, Washington, D.C., 1998-2005
Academic dean for cross-cultural initiatives, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, California, 2004-07
Director, Jesuit Social Research Institute, Loyola University, New Orleans, 2007-09
Rector and research associate, Jesuit Social Research Institute, Spring Hill College, 2009-16
Retreat and spiritual director, Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2015-16
Associate, Jesuit Social Research Institute, New Orleans, 2020-21
About Father Edward “Ted” Arroyo: “Finding God in all things,” a key concept in Jesuit/Ignatian spirituality, stresses that God can be discovered in everyday experiences and the ordinary moments of life. St. Ignatius’ “daily Examen prayer” encourages mindfulness, gratitude and reflection to recognize God’s presence in all aspects of existence.
Father James Burshek
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1963
First profession: 1965
Final profession: 1983
Ordination: 1975
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1969
Master’s of divinity, St. Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada, 1975
Service in the archdiocese: Latin and religion teacher, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 1970-72
Director of pastoral program and religion teacher, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 1976-82
Socius, Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, 1988-91
Assistant to the treasurer and treasurer, Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, 2002-03; 2003-08
Director, 2008-14; acting superior, 2009-11, White House Jesuit Retreat
Theology teacher, St. Louis University High School, 2014-15; De Smet Jesuit High School, 2015-24
Superior, St. Jean de Brebeuf Jesuit Community, 2014-19
Praying for the Church and the Society, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, Florissant, 2024-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Director of pastoral program and religion teacher, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1982-88
Theology teacher, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1991-96, 1997-2002
Interim president, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1991-92
Superior, Regis Jesuit Community, Aurora, Colorado, 1997-2002
About Father James Burshek: Throughout my Jesuit life I have found hope in those with whom and for whom I serve. Fifty years of teaching high school has helped me see God working in the young men I have had the privilege to teach and in those with whom I have had the privilege to work. All have been and continue to be gifts of grace to me. One way of stating our mission is in De Smet Jesuit’s mission statement: “To inspire and prepare Men for Others to transform the world, ad majorem Dei gloriam, for the greater glory of God.” While all of us are “sinners loved by God,” there is great hope in knowing we are loved by a God who is always faithful to God’s promise to be with us always. In the midst of my life there has always been hope and joy in knowing, as Hopkins writes:
“I say móre: the just man justices; Keeps grace: thát keeps all his goings graces; Acts in God’s eye what in God’s eye he is —Chríst — for Christ plays in ten thousand places, Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his To the Father through the features of men’s faces.”
Father Ralph Huse
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas
Entrance: 1963
First profession: 1965
Final profession: 1979
Ordination: 1975
Education: Bachelor’s in classical philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1969
Master’s in historical theology, Saint Louis University, 1975
Service in the archdiocese: Faculty chaplain, De Smet Jesuit High School and St. Louis University High School, 1995-2004
Rector, Bellarmine House of Studies, St. Louis, 1996-2004
Rector, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2005-11
Superior and retreat and spiritual director, White House Retreat Jesuit Community, 2012-25
Praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, Florissant, 2025-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Religion teacher, Kapaun High School, Wichita, Kansas, 1970-71; Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 1971-72
Associate pastor and pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Pueblo, Colorado, 1976-78; 1980-85
Retreat director, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, Colorado, 1979-80
Rector and director of novices, Jesuit Novitiate, Denver, 1985-94
About Father Ralph Huse: After a long period of formation work with young Jesuits and a term as leader of the Saint Louis University Jesuit community, I was blessed to serve at White House Retreat from 2012 until earlier this year. When I prepared my first retreat, I was struck at how the Lord has used my various experiences in ministry over the years. He has gifted me with His love and mercy and continues to call me to a deepening relationship. In my retreats I share a combination of the Spiritual Exercises and the Serenity Prayer:
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time, accepting hardship as the pathway to peace taking as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it, trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will that I may be reasonably happy in this life, and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen.”
Father John J. “JJ” Mueller
Birthplace: Denver
Entrance: 1963
First profession: 1965
Final profession: 1984
Ordination: 1975
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy and letters, Saint Louis University, 1969
Master’s in historical theology, Saint Louis University, 1970
Doctorate in systematic and historical theology, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, California, 1979
Service in the archdiocese: English and religion teacher, De Smet Jesuit High School, 1970-73
Theology teacher, Saint Louis University, 1984-89
Professor of theology, Saint Louis University, 1984-89, 1990-95, 1996-2013
Chair of theology department, Saint Louis University, 1997-2013
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2013-18
Praying for the Church and the Society, Fusz Pavilion at Saint Louis University, 2018-22; St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Professor of theology, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, 1979-84, 1995-96
Theology teacher, St. Joseph’s Scholasticate, Cedara, South Africa, 1989-90
About Father John J. Mueller: Father Mueller devoted his life to teaching theology, beginning in 1970 with his first assignment at De Smet Jesuit High School, where he taught English and religion. He taught generations of students at Saint Louis University, where he chaired the theology department from 1997-2013. After his academic career, Father Mueller spent several years honing his considerable skills as a photographer, until declining health necessitated his move to the Fusz Pavilion infirmary in 2018.
Father Stephen C. Rowntree
Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Entrance: 1961
First profession: 1963
Final profession: 1982
Ordination: 1975
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1967
Master’s in philosophy, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 1969
Doctorate in philosophy, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 1973
Master’s of divinity, Weston College School of Theology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1975
Master’s of theology, Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1976
Service in the archdiocese: Praying for the Church and the Society, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, Florissant, 2024-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Assistant professor of philosophy, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1976-80, 1980-83, 1993-94, 2001-05, 2006-12
Director, Center for Jesuit Academic Formation, New Orleans, 1981-92
Assistant superior, Jesuit House of Studies, Loyola University New Orleans, 1992-93
Philosophy professor and rector’s delegate, Arrupe College, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1994-2001
Donald Mac Lean Chair, College of Arts and Sciences, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, 2006
Adjunct staff member of Jesuit Center and Office of Mission and Ministry, Loyola University, New Orleans, 2012-13
Associate pastor and priest in residence, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, New Orleans, 2013-20; 2020-24
About Father Stephen C. Rowntree: “God is love,” and the size of the material universe, 93 billion light-years in diameter, is an image for me of how great is God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:38-39 summarizes for me the immensity of God’s love: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Thanks to family, friends, parishioners, fellow community members who have shown me such love and appreciation. As always, I “give the Lord glory” that all things in my life reveal God who is love.
60th Entrance
Father John F. Armstrong
Birthplace: New Orleans
Entrance: 1965
First profession: 1967
Final profession: 1982
Ordination: 1978
Education: Bachelor’s in English, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1971
Master’s in English, University of Chicago, 1977
Master’s of divinity, Jesuit School of Theology, Chicago, 1978
Service in the archdiocese: Provincial assistant for formation, Missouri and New Orleans Provinces of the Society of Jesus, 2009-14
Socius, Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province, 2014-19
Province secretary, Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province, 2019-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Regency (teacher), Jesuit High School, Tampa, 1972-75
Teacher of English and theology, Jesuit community rector, Jesuit High School, Tampa, 1979-85
Counseling department chair, Jesuit High School, Tampa, 1982-85
Superior, Jesuit House of Studies, New Orleans, 1985-91; Faber House, New Orleans, 1992-93
Socius and assistant for secondary education, New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, 1992-2000
Assistant for formation, New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, 1997-2000, 2006-09
Secretary for formation/secondary and pre-secondary education, Jesuit Conference USA, Washington, D.C., 2001-06
Father John V. Craig
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
Entrance: 1965
First profession: 1967
Final profession: 1990
Ordination: 1977
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy and English-theater, Saint Louis University, 1971
Theology studies, Jesuit School of Theology, Chicago, 1977
Pastoral internship program, Ministry Training Services, Denver, 1978
Service in the archdiocese: English and theater teacher, St. Louis University High School, 1971-74
Pastoral program director and English teacher, De Smet Jesuit High School, 1978-83
Teacher, De Smet Jesuit High School, 1984-2011
Superior, De Smet High School Jesuit Community, 2006-11
Service outside the archdiocese: Special studies, Xavier High School, New York City, 1983
Campus minister, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, 2011-15
Pastoral minister, Ignatian Spirituality Program, Diocese of Colorado Springs and Archdiocese of Denver, Denver, 2016-present
Chaplain, Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, 2017-present
About Father John V. Craig: Father Craig taught drama and English to high school boys at De Smet Jesuit High School in St. Louis for most of the first 40 years of his apostolic life. In 2015, he moved to Denver, where he began his pastoral ministry around the broader Denver area. He began his service at Buckley Air Force Base and in the Diocese of Colorado Springs in 2017. He studied theology at the Jesuit School of Theology in Chicago, just missing the chance to study alongside Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as Father Craig graduated at the end of May, and Pope Leo arrived at the beginning of September 1977.
60th Priestly Ordination
Father Richard Hadel
Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1954
Final profession: 1975
Ordination: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1958
Master’s in Latin and Greek, Saint Louis University, 1959
Licentiate in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1959
Licentiate in sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1967
Doctorate in anthropology, University of Texas, Austin, 1972
Service in the archdiocese: Retreat staff, White House Jesuit Retreat, 1982-83
Assistant rector, house consultor, Latin teacher, Fusz Memorial at Saint Louis University, 1983-86
Rector and teacher, De Smet High Jesuit, 1986-93
Superior, St. Louis University High School, 1993-96
English and Spanish teacher, St. Louis University High School, 1997-2005
Sacramental minister, St. Cecilia Parish, 2005-08
Latin teacher, St. Louis University High School, 2008
Retreat and spiritual director, White House Jesuit Retreat, 2008-15
Pastoral ministry, Leo Brown Jesuit Community, 2015-21
Pastoral ministry, Fusz Pavilion, 2021-22
Pastoral ministry, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2023
Praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Latin, English and theology teacher, St. John’s College, Belize, 1959-62; 1976-79
Anthropology teacher, Director of Institute, St. John’s College, Belize, 1972-75
Mission consultor, minister, prefect of health, St. John’s College, Belize 1978-79
Admonitor, St. John’s College, Belize, 1979-81
About Father Richard Hadel: “As I near the end of my life, I’m looking back,” he said in 2022. “I see a thread running through the whole thing: People have loved me, and it’s a reflection of God’s love. I see the work of God in my life like a symphony, and I am very grateful. Gratitude. That’s the theme that runs through my life.”
Father Ralph Houlihan
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1954
Final profession: 1972
Ordination: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1958
Licentiate in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1962
Master’s in Latin, Saint Louis University, 1963
Licentiate in sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1967
Service in the archdiocese: Latin teacher, St. Louis University High School, 1959-62
Principal and religion teacher, De Smet Jesuit High School, 1968-74
Principal, St. Louis University High School, 1974-79
Latin and theology teacher, St. Louis University High School, 1996-2019
Assistant to the president, St. Louis University High School, 2014-present
Praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: President, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1979-95
About Father Ralph Houlihan: As I reflect on more than 70 years of Jesuit life, including 60 as a priest, I am filled with gratitude to almighty God for the graces and gifts he has bestowed over the years. I am thankful for my wonderful parents, my five siblings and many cousins who showered me with enthusiastic support and encouragement. I appreciate the role the Society of Jesus played in helping me discover my own calling as a prospective Jesuit, then supporting me intellectually and spiritually in my formative years, and providing me with great Jesuit mentors, friendly, sympathetic companions and strong apostolic communities. I am also in debt to the order for entrusting me with leadership opportunities in our Jesuit high schools and especially for the chance to work with competent Jesuit and extremely well-qualified lay colleagues on behalf of our loyal, talented pupils, concerned parents, generous alumni and knowledgeable trustees. I believe the Lord has granted His promised hundred-fold of grace-filled rewards to me in this life and pray that He will find me worthy of His eternal love in the world to come.
Father Lammert (Bert) Otten
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1953
First profession: 1955
Final profession: 1970
Ordination: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy and letters, Saint Louis University, 1959
Licentiate in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1959
Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, Saint Louis University, 1960
Master’s in electrical engineering, Catholic University of America, 1963
Licentiate in sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1967
Doctorate in electrical engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 1973
Service in the archdiocese: Electrical engineering teacher and university chaplain, Saint Louis University, 1967-70
Floor superior, spiritual father and rector, Fusz Memorial, Saint Louis University, 1977-78; 1979-83
Service outside the archdiocese: Professor of electrical engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 1970-73
Technical assistant, Vatican Observatory, Rome, 1973-75
Teacher and professor of electrical engineering, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1975-77; Seattle University, Seattle, 1983-90, 1991-94, 1996-2001, 2002-05
Research group, Vatican Observatory, Tucson, Arizona, 1990-91
Appropriate technology, Kasisi Agricultural Training Center, Lusaka, Zambia, 1994-96
Appropriate technology consultant, Diocese of Monze, Zambia, 2005-23
Pastoral ministry, work with secondary school science teachers and students, Diocese of Monze, Zambia, 2023-present
About Father Lammert Otten: Three ingredients running through my life were planted within me before entering the Society of Jesus. One was a Catholic spirituality from family, St. Engelbert’s Parish, and Jesuit spirituality from my high school and university experiences. Another was a fascination with the way natural things worked. There was my basement lab with crystal sets, carbide cannons, etc., and my love of the outdoors and hiking, fishing and spelunking. The third was working with underprivileged children in Community Chest-aided summer camps. Entering the Society of Jesus with an idea of “going to the missions” brought new and varied friends from different parts of the world, new opportunities for learning about God’s amazing and puzzling creation, opportunities to share knowledge or to help people experience a fuller life, and much more. Another source of joy has been presiding when a believing community comes together to celebrate the Eucharist for some special event. There is also the privileged experience of being present during a retreat or the sacrament of reconciliation to see a person come to terms with himself, with others, and with God.
70th Entrance
Father James P. Bradley
Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Entrance: 1955
First profession: 1957
Final profession: 1973
Ordination: 1967
Education: Bachelor’s in physics, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1961
Licentiate in sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1968
Master’s in secondary education, University of New Mexico at Albuquerque, 1969
Doctorate in educational administration and church leadership, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 1984
Service in the archdiocese: Praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, Florissant, 2024-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, Jesuit High School, New Orleans, 1961-62; Jesuit High School, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1962-64, 1968-71
Principal, Jesuit High School, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1971-72; Jesuit High School, Tampa, Florida, 1972-73, 1973-76
President, Jesuit High School, Tampa, Florida, 1973-76, 1988-96
Committee on research and development, Jesuit Secondary Education Association, New York, 1976-87
Teacher and provincial assistant for education in the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1987-88
Provincial, New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, 1996-2002
Rector, Loyola University, New Orleans, 2003-09; St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2013-15
Superior and director, Ignatius Residence, New Orleans, 2009-13
Director, St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Pavilion, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2013-20
Assistant director, St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Pavilion, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2020-24
About Father James P. Bradley: My assignments as superior and director of the residences for senior Jesuits, where I served for 14 years, were my favorite and the most meaningful of my ministry. I accompanied my Jesuit companions along their final pathway to heaven.
Father C. Thomas Jost
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1955
First profession: 1957
Final profession: 1977
Ordination: 1968
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1961
Licentiate in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1962
Master’s in English, Saint Louis University, 1966
Master’s of divinity, Saint Louis University, 1969
Service in the archdiocese: English teacher, St. Louis University High School, 1963-65, 1968-73
English teacher, Fusz Memorial, Saint Louis University, 1966-67
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2021-22
Pastoral minister, praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2023-present
Pastoral ministry, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Carondelet, 2021-present; Sisters of the Good Shepherd, St. Louis, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, Kapaun High School, Wichita, Kansas, 1962-63; Regis College, Denver, 1968-69; Regis Jesuit High School, Denver, 1973-76; St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize, 1977-79; Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 1985-93
Counseling, Parks College, Cahokia, Illinois, 1968-69
Associate pastor, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Denver, 1979-85
Pastoral assistant and superior, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 1985-88; 1988-93
Sacramental minister, Guardian Angels Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 1993-97
Pastor and superior, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Denver, 1997-2009
Pastor, Cure d’Ars Parish, Denver, 2000-02
Superior and pastoral minister, Xavier Jesuit Center, Denver, 2009-16; 2016-21
About Father C. Thomas Jost: I am filled with a great sense of gratitude to God as I look back over my 88 years of life and my 70 years as a member of the Society of Jesus. It is clear that the Lord has been with me and has used me in various ways to proclaim His love for all of us and for all of this marvelous creation. At this time in my life, I am experiencing a lot of diminishment, especially of my senses. I depend on glasses to see and hearing aids to hear. But I pray that as these become less useful, the Lord will enable me to see more clearly with the eyes and hear with the ears of my heart. I hope to continue to grow in my knowledge of the Lord and to deepen my love.
Father Albert C. Rotola
Birthplace: Denver
Entrance: 1955
First profession: 1957
Final profession: 1977
Ordination: 1968
Education: Bachelor’s in Greek and Latin, Saint Louis University, 1961
Master’s in Greek and Latin, Saint Louis University, 1964
Licentiate in sacred theology, history and dogmatic, Saint Louis University, 1969
Master’s in history and dogmatic theology, Saint Louis University, 1969
Master’s in music history, Colorado University, Boulder, Colorado, 1973
Doctorate in musicology, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1984
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, St. Louis University High School, 1962-65
Music teacher, Saint Louis University, 1972-79, 1984-98
Assistant rector, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 1993-2003
Superior, Fusz Pavilion Jesuit Community, 1998-2003
Professor of music, Saint Louis University, 2003-17
Assistant in undergraduate admissions, Saint Louis University, 2008-17
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2017-22; St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2023-present
About Father Albert C. Rotola: These few years since my priesthood jubilee have been years of adjustment and now happy acceptance of my life in a graceful retirement center in Florissant, just a few miles from our former seminary where I began my Jesuit life 70 years ago. I remain ever thankful for my priestly activity, my years of teaching and research, countless pastoral occasions, many colleagues and friendships of support, inspiration and encouragement. Life now in retirement has taken on new challenges and opportunities that bring to a new fruition my religious and community life as a Jesuit that began way back in 1955. Among these are an awareness that my life as a Jesuit continues to grow in a deeper appreciation of our founding documents and of the emergence of my own talents. While I formerly taught music history and theory, I never thought that playing the piano would be an important contribution to our community and liturgical life, and to the other residents here in the center. Amidst all of this, I remain particularly grateful for my dear family in Denver, my community here and for the splendid nursing and medical care that make our aging comfortable and bearable.
Father John H. Willmering
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1955
First profession: 1957
Final profession: 1975
Ordination: 1968
Education: Bachelor’s in Latin, Saint Louis University, 1961
Master’s in Latin, Saint Louis University, 1962
Licentiate in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1962
Licentiate in sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1969
Service in the archdiocese: Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2017-22; Saint Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, Florissant, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, Kapaun High School, Wichita, Kansas, 1962-63; St. John’s College, Belize City, 1963-65
Director of catechists, Yoro Mission, El Progreso Yoro, Honduras, 1969-73
Administrator at Morazan and ministry to villages, Honduras, 1974-79
Mission superior, Yoro Mission, El Progreso Yoro, Honduras, 1979-82
Assistant pastor, Casa Cural, Yoro, Honduras, 1983-89; 2000-17
Pastoral ministry to villages, Casa Cural, Olanchito, Honduras, 1991-97
About Father John H. Willmering: It was great working with the Hondurans and sharing their life, especially their family life. Despite acute poverty, their faith in God led them to keep struggling to promote healthier living conditions for their families. In one word, they live the good news of the Gospel. Let me add that I had a great group of fellow Jesuit missionaries from the USA, from Spain and from Central America to work with. And I’m also grateful for all the support, financial and prayer support that we received from the USA and from other countries around the world.
75th Entrance
Father James Blumeyer
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1950
First profession: 1952
Final profession: 1978
Ordination: 1963
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1957
Master’s in education, Saint Louis University, 1958
Baccalaureate in sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1965
Doctorate in education, Saint Louis University, 1968
Service in the archdiocese: Provincial assistant for formation, Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, St. Louis, 1980-85
Rector, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 1992-98
Assistant to the president and vice president for university mission and ministry, Saint Louis University, 1993-2001
Retreat and spiritual director, White House Jesuit Retreat, 2015-25
Admonitor, White House Retreat Jesuit Community, 2024-25
Praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2025-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Pastoral minister, St. Stephen’s Mission, St. Stephen’s, Wyoming, 1954-55
Latin and elocution teacher, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1958-60
Campus ministry director, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1967-71
Assistant dean, dean and vice president, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1971-73; 1973-78; 1978-80
Rector, coordinator of mission and ministry, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1986-91
Director and assistant director, Ignatian Spirituality Center, Kansas City, Missouri, 2001-06; 2006-15
About Father James Blumeyer: Most recently, I assisted at the White House Retreat Center, where retreatants would take me into the mystery of how God is or has been a part of their lives. Moreover, many of the retreatants often did not appreciate how the Lord was with them, calling them, leading them to a more intimate relationship. Many also did not appreciate the role they have played in helping the important people in their lives live and pursue the lifestyle of the Beatitudes. For me, it was an enriching experience and a great privilege to be able to assist them in seeing and appreciating how the Lord has been working with and through them. Assisting someone to see the workings of God in the challenges and blessings of their lives often opened me up to what the Lord has done and is now doing for me. I was able to assist some people because of my own experiences, challenges and failures. In sharing my experiences with them and vice versa, the retreatants provided me with similar assistance and appreciation of the workings of the Holy Spirit in my life as a priest.
Father Gene Martens
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1950
First profession: 1952
Final profession: 1970
Ordination: 1963
Education: Bachelor’s of philosophy and letters, Saint Louis University, 1956
Licentiate in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1957
Master’s in Latin, Saint Louis University, 1960
Licentiate in sacred theology, St. Marys College – Saint Louis University, 1964
Certificate in higher religious education, University of Strasbourg, France, 1966
Service in the archdiocese: Assistant to the rector, Fusz Pavilion Jesuit Community, 1984-87
Associate director of development, Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, 1990-99, 2000-11
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2012-22; St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher and counselor, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 1957-60; 1966-76
Ministry to bishop and clergy, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Missouri, 1977-84
Pastor, Holy Trinity, Marshfield, Missouri, 1983-84
Pastor and minister, Mount Carmel Rectory, Pueblo, Colorado, 1987-90
About Father Gene Martens: I was born in south St. Louis, baptized in St. Francis de Sales Church, attended kindergarten at St. Englebert in north St. Louis and grade school at St. George in Affton. After graduating from St. Louis University High School in 1950, I entered the Jesuit novitiate at Florissant. I am the second boy in a family of three boys and three younger sisters. During my Jesuit life, I have been blessed with traveling to or living in over 36 cities, including Paris, Lourdes, Rome and Jerusalem. Besides St. Louis, I have lived and worked in Kansas City, Springfield and Marshfield, Missouri, and in Pueblo, Colorado. I have been to Canada, Germany, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Greece. During my Jesuit tertianship in France, I had the blessing of celebrating Mass many times in the chapel in Paray-le-Monial where St. Margaret Mary Alacoque had the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I have taught high school, ministered to a bishop and his clergy, been pastor twice, taken care of our aged and infirm Jesuits, and raised money for our Jesuit needs. In my work, I have preached in about 260 different parishes. And I have been blessed with many friends.
Father John R. Stacer
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1950
First profession: 1952
Final profession: 1968
Ordination: 1963
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1956
Master’s in philosophy, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1957
Licentiate in sacred theology, College of St. Albert, Louvain, Belgium, 1964
Doctorate in philosophy, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1970
Service in the archdiocese: Praying for the Church and the Society, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, Florissant, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Regent (teacher), Jesuit High School of New Orleans, 1957-60
Teacher of philosophy and theology, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1964-65, 1972-73, 1978-94; Tulane University, New Orleans, 1967-68; Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1968-72, 1973-76, 1977-78; Arrupe House/Sts. Peter and Paul Seminary, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1992; Arrupe College, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1998-2018
Consultor to the vice-provincial, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1970-73
Province director of collegiate academic formation, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1970-76
Dean of philosophate, Arrupe College, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1994-98
Praying for the Church and the Society, St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Pavilion, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2018-23
About Father John R. Stacer: After thanking God for my vocation, I thank Him for my family. They showed strong faith and love. At age 18, the faculty at Jesuit Dallas shared their life with me, inspiring me to join them. Intelligent and enthusiastic students blessed the second part of my life. At the age of 36, I had the rare privilege of being assigned to Zimbabwe where I taught in Jesuit School of Philosophy in Harare for the next 39 years.
Father Richard Vogt
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1950
First profession: 1952
Final profession: 1982
Ordination: 1963
Education: Bachelor’s degree, Saint Louis University, 1957
Licentiate in Philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1959
Master’s in Spanish and Philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1960
Service in the archdiocese: Spanish teacher, Saint Louis University High School, 1966-75; De Smet Jesuit High School, 1976-83
Associate pastor, St. Francis Xavier (College) Church, 1998-2001
Associate pastor to Spanish-speaking, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 2001-09
Pastoral minister, Casa de Salud, 2010-12
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2012-22; St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 1957-59; Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1965-66
Associate pastor, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 1984-85
Hispanic apostolate director, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1985-90
Hispanic ministry, Diocese of Gary, Indiana, 1990-92
Associate pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Chicago, 1992-98
Staff member, Institute of Jesuit Sources at Boston College, Boston, 2013-14
80th Entrance
Father James Carter
Birthplace: New York
Entrance: 1945
First profession: 1947
Final profession: 1962
Ordination: 1958
Education: Bachelor’s in physics, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1952
Master’s in physics, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 1953
Doctorate in physics, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1956
Licentiate in sacred theology, Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland, 1959
Service in the archdiocese: Praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Hall Jesuit Community, Florissant, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, province director of education, provost, president, chancellor and associate professor of physics, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1960-68; 1968-70; 1970-74; 1974-95; 1996-2001; 2004-20
Pastor and Jesuit community superior, Immaculate Conception Parish, New Orleans, 2001-04
Pastoral minister, Loyola University New Orleans, 2004-13
Praying for the Church and the Society of Jesus, St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Pavilion, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2020-23
About Father James Carter: The longest-tenured president in the history of Loyola University New Orleans, Father Carter was honored by the school in 1995 with an honorary doctorate. Father Carter’s academic career was wide-ranging, and he wrote broadly on nuclear physics, evolution and religion. His course on science and religion was one of the most popular at Loyola during his later years there. Teaching and seeing the success of his students always brought him the greatest joy. In 2017, he shared “Five Lessons from a Lifetime at Loyola” in an oral history video produced by a student at the university. “To be a good leader you must be a good follower,” he said.
