Prayers of joy today as Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati are canonized by Pope Leo. Acutis, who attended a Jesuit high school in Milan, becomes the first “millennial” saint. Frassati also attended a Jesuit school and is known for his quiet charity toward the poor.

This summer, Fairfield Prep welcomed students from Covenant School and Brooklyn Jesuit Prep to campus. Covenant students explored STEM projects, marine biology, and athletics, while BJP students engaged in academics, athletics, and community-building.

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Prayers of gratitude to God for our five new Jesuit novices who have completed first probation at St. Andrew Hall in Syracuse. Pictured are Matthew Simms, Jacob Ihnen, Matthew Querfeld, Joseph Musante, and Noah Duclos. Click here to learn more about them:

While many were on vacation in August, Fr. Rich McGowan, SJ—former province treasurer who now begins teaching at Loyola University Maryland—spent several weeks teaching at the University of Central America in El Salvador. He is pictured here with his Forecasting class.

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From Aug. 18- 22, Fr. Robert Reiser, SJ, and Catharine Steffens of the Jesuit Schools Network of North America (JSN) participated in the 2025 Colloquium of the Jesuit Association of Secondary and Basic Education of Africa and Madagascar (JASBEAM) in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Today, as we rest from our labors, we pray for those who struggle to find work. May the Lord guide them quickly to the labors they seek.

Which winning foursome will take home the Keenan bobble-head trophies on Sept. 22, with the coveted Keenan Cup going to their Jesuit school? Is your foursome registered? It’s not too late! Click here for details and to register your group:

Fairfield Prep has extended President Christian J. Cashman’s contract through 2030. In his 5 years of leadership, Prep has seen rising enrollment, its most selective classes in decades, and continued commitment to diversity.

In response to area layoffs, Holy Trinity in Wash., DC, launched “Strategies for Survival and Finding Work after Job Loss,” a support group led by parishioner Dr. Marie Raber. Participants gather in prayer, rebuild self-esteem, and make steps to new jobs.

James Power was one of the initial committee members of the Friends of the Jesuits Golf Outing. His support has helped grow it to where it is today. Click to read more and register for this year’s Golf Outing on Sept. 22 at the West Chester Country Club.

This past February, the Boston College Board of Trustees elected Fr. John “Jack” Butler, SJ, as the University’s 26th president. He will assume the position next summer, succeeding Fr. William Leahy, SJ, who will step down after three decades of service.

Let us pray in thanksgiving for the life of Fr. James F. Salmon, SJ, who died on August 17, 2025, at the age of 100. A Jesuit for 75 years, Fr. Salmon brought together his love of teaching, science, and leadership in Jesuit education. May he rest in peace.

A recent article in The New Yorker features Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, as director of the Vatican Observatory, his ongoing work with meteorites, and his discussions on how religion and science can complement each other without replacing one another.

Let us pray in thanksgiving for the life of Fr. Raymond M. Sweitzer, SJ, who died on August 16, 2025, at 78. Fr. Sweitzer spent nearly his entire vocation teaching languages at Jesuit high schools, especially at Fordham Prep. May he rest in peace.

Jesuit scholastic Eric Panicco, SJ, and fellow Ciszek men in formation launched a 5-week summer camp at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in the Bronx. With parish volunteers, they led kids in faith, art, science, and field trips across NYC.

A few foursomes and sponsorships are still available for the 17th Annual Friends of the Jesuits Golf Outing "The Keenan," on Mon., Sept. 22 at the Westchester Country Club. This is a day of golf that can't be beat and supports our Jesuits in formation.

The pilot year of Canisius University's Buffalo Promise Scholarship has surpassed expectations, drawing more than 1,000 applications. This new initiative covers 100% of undergraduate tuition for up to four years for eligible students.

Fr. Richard McAuliff, SJ, was recently surprised with a celebration of his 30+ years of service to Catholic Education in Micronesia, especially as Director of Yap Catholic High School. Students, faculty, alumni, and friends from across Micronesia were on hand for the event.

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Alberto Hurtado, SJ (1901–1952) — a Chilean Jesuit, lawyer, and champion for the poor. Saint Alberto Hurtado, pray for us!