Society of Jesus (Jesuits) (SJ)
25th Entrance
Father Ronald Boudreaux
Birthplace: Lafayette, Louisiana
Entrance: 1997
First profession: 1999
Final profession: 2013
Ordination: 2005
Education: Bachelor’s in French, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, 1969
Master’s in architecture, University of Colorado, 1987
Master of divinity in theology, Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, California, 2005
Service in the archdiocese: Provincial assistant for pastoral ministries, U.S. Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, 2019-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Interim administrator, Immaculate Conception Parish, New Orleans, 2005-06
Retreat director, Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, Lake Dallas, Texas, 2006-10
Superior and director, Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, Lake Dallas, Texas, 2011-16
Superior, Xavier Jesuit Center, Denver, Colorado, 2016-18
Administrator, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2018-19
About Father Ronald Boudreaux: Father Ron Boudreaux is a transplant from the South who oversees the Jesuit province’s parishes and spiritual ministries.
Father Brian Christopher
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1997
First profession: 1999
Final profession: 2018
Ordination: 2009
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy and Russian, with minor in theology, Saint Louis University, 1997
Master’s in social philosophy, Loyola University Chicago, 2002
Master of theology, theology/conflict transformation and religion, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 2009
Service in the archdiocese: Delegate for social and international ministries, Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, 2010-14
Provincial assistant for international ministries, U.S. Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, 2020-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Gang ministry, Belize City, Belize, 2009-14
Community and economic development work, Centre for Community Resource Development, Belize City, Belize, 2010-14
Associate pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine, San Antonio, Texas, 2015-17
Minister and apostolic planning assistant, Jesuit Community of Belize, Belize City, Belize, 2017-18
Pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish, Belize City, Belize, 2018-20
Superior, Jesuit Community of Belize, Belize City, Belize 2020-present
About Father Brian Christopher: The last 25 years have been an “interesting” time to be in consecrated religious life. I entered the Society of Jesus in 1997, and within five years the sex abuse crisis had erupted into the consciousness of the Church. Going through formation felt a little like joining the confederacy in 1865. At times, I wondered: is Jesuit life outmoded, misguided or even dangerous? I felt my vocation bolstered by a superior who several times quipped, “Well, the days of ‘yes, father’ and ‘no, father’ and kissing our rings are over. Now it’s time to get down to the business of washing feet, which is why we were called in the first place.” No better image describes my hope for Jesuit life than washing feet. I think Jesuit life is about getting our hands dirty in the sweat and stink of life. Over the last 25 years, I have had the honor and privilege of being welcomed into the lives of all sorts of wonderful people: AIDS patients in Minneapolis, gang-involved youth in Chicago, incarcerated youth in Belize, etc. They have allowed me to “wash their feet,” and sometimes I have even been courageous enough to let them wash mine. In spite of all (or maybe because of it?) they trusted me and welcomed me. I pause at this moment, after 25 years, to let the gratitude wash over me for all of it.
Father Thomas Greene
Birthplace: New Orleans
Entrance: 1997
First profession: 1999
Final profession: 2012
Ordination: 2007
Education: Bachelor’s in business, Loyola University New Orleans, 1986
Juris doctorate, Loyola University New Orleans, 1989
Master’s in social philosophy, Loyola University Chicago, 2002
Master of divinity in theology, Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, Calif, 2007
Master’s in dispute resolution, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 2012
Service in the archdiocese: Rector, Bellarmine House of Studies, St. Louis, 2014-17
Assistant for international ministries, USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, St. Louis, 2014-20
Provincial, USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, 2020-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Fellow, Jesuit Social Research Institute, Loyola University New Orleans, 2007-09
Adjunct professor, Loyola University New Orleans, 2009
Assistant for international ministries, New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, 2009-10
Secretary for social and international ministries, Jesuit Conference USA, Washington, D.C., 2010-14
Superior, Jesuit Community of Belize, Belize City, Belize, 2017-20
About Father Thomas Greene: Father Tom Greene currently serves as provincial of the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province.
Father John Lan Tran
Birthplace: Bao Loc, Vietnam
Entrance: 1997
First profession: 1999
Final profession: 2017
Ordination: 2008
Education: Bachelor’s in physics/computer science, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1991
Master’s in philosophy, Loyola University Chicago, 2002
Master’s of divinity in theology, Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2008
Licentiate of sacred theology, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 2009
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, vocation promoter, director of campus ministry, St. Louis University High School, 2009-13
Ecclesiastical assistant, Christian Life Communities of St. Louis, 2017-20
Service outside the archdiocese: Assistant to the president for mission and identity and faculty member, St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize, 2014-16
Pastoral ministry, St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize, 2016
Retreat director, Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, Lake Dallas, Texas, 2016-18
Retreat director, Jesuit Spirituality Center at St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2019-present
About Father John Lan Tran: God, grant me the Serenity
To accept the things I cannot change...
Courage to change the things I can,
And 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.
Many of us who celebrate our 25 years as Jesuits are in our early 50s. Hopefully, age comes with wisdom, maturity and serenity. Physically, being in our fifties comes with acceptance of our feebleness. For people who have medical conditions like me, age reminds us to treasure each moment of life. For me, Neibuh’s “Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace” means the gift of peace comes with embracing suffering as part of life. Spiritually, celebrating 25 years as a Jesuit involves deeper trust in God. I have struggled to let go of my need to control and to be more at peace with my life, vocation and faith. For me, this jubilee celebration invites a deeper maturity, that is, growing in God.
50th Priestly Ordination
Father Anthony Daly
Birthplace: Alton, Illinois
Entrance: 1959
First profession: 1961
Final profession: 1983
Ordination: 1972
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1965
Master’s in Latin/Greek, Saint Louis University, 1968
Doctorate in patristics, University of California, Los Angeles, 1982
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher of theology, Latin and Greek, Saint Louis University, 1979-82
Professor of Latin and Greek, Saint Louis University, 1983-96
Professor of classics, Saint Louis University, 1997-2012
Professor of classics in the department of Language, Literature and Cultures, Saint Louis University, 2012-19
Pastoral minister and writer, Jesuit Hall Community, Saint Louis University, 2019-present
About Father Anthony Daly: Father Anthony Daly resides at Jesuit Hall in St. Louis, where he writes and serves in pastoral ministry after a lengthy career at Saint Louis University.
Father Robert Hagan
Birthplace: Independence, Missouri
Entrance: 1959
First profession: 1961
Final profession: 1981
Ordination: 1972
Education: Bachelor’s in classics/philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1965
Master’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1967
Licentiate in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1967
Master of divinity in theology, Saint Louis University, 1973
Licentiate in sacred theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1982
Service in the archdiocese: Assistant in development office, former Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, 1994-95
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2020-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Associate pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Denver, 1972-73
Superior and pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Denver, 1974-80
Fundraising, Roman Jesuit academic institutions, Rome, Italy, 1986-93
Editor-in-chief, Curia of the Society of Jesus, Rome, Italy, 1991-93
Treasurer, Collegio Bellarmino, Rome, Italy, 1993-94
Associate pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Trinidad, Colorado, 1995-2001
Pastor and superior, Trinidad Area Parish and Jesuit Community, Trinidad, Colorado, 2001-06
Pastor, Holy Family Parish, Pueblo, Colorado, 2006-08
Associate pastor, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, New Orleans, 2009-12
Associate pastor, Guardian Angels Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 2012-17
Parochial vicar, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 2017-20
About Father Robert Hagan: My 50 years of priesthood have been interesting years in terms of all that has gone on in the world, the Church, the Society of Jesus and my life. They have been years rich in many ways, especially in grace. As I look back on them, many things stand out. I have lived and worked in many places — St. Louis, Denver, Rome, Trinidad, Colorado, Pueblo, Colorado, New Orleans and Kansas City, Missouri — spent summers living and working in Munich, Paris and London and been able to travel to Scotland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Malta, Spain, Ireland and other places. I have engaged in many types of work: graduate studies, parish ministry (three times as a pastor), the ministry of the Spiritual Exercises (preached retreats and personally directed retreats, including nine-month retreats in daily life), spiritual direction, teaching, healing ministry, vocation promotion, permanent deacon formation, editorial work, administrative work and fundraising. Most of all, however, there are the many people of all kinds I have known everywhere, a good number of whom became treasured friends. My prayer on this occasion is taken from the Lutheran mystic and Secretary General of the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold: “For what has been, thanks! For what will be, yes!”
Father Edward Kinerk
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Entrance: 1966
First profession: 1968
Final profession: 1980
Ordination: 1972
Education: Bachelor’s in math, physics and philosophy, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1964
Master’s in moral and pastoral theology, Saint Louis University, 1970
Doctor of sacred theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1975
Service in the archdiocese: Private study, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 1980-81
Formation director, former Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, St. Louis, 1985-91
Provincial, former Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, St. Louis, 1991-97
Service outside the archdiocese: Director and community superior, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, Colorado, 1975-79
Retreat and spiritual director, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, Colorado, 2007-present
Retreat house administrator, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, Colorado, 2007-11
Retreat house director, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, Colorado, 2011-present
Teacher and preparation for master of novices, Regis University, Denver, 1981-82
Master of novices and rector, Jesuit novitiate of Denver, 1982-85
President, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, 1998-2006
About Father Edward Kinerk: Father Ed Kinerk has served in retreat ministry at the Jesuits’ Sacred Heart Retreat House in Sedalia, Colorado, since 2011 He previously served as provincial of the former Missouri Province and as president of Rockhurst University.
Father Leonard Kraus
Birthplace: Clovis, New Mexico
Entrance: 1959
First profession: 1961
Final profession: 1980
Ordination: 1972
Education: Bachelor’s in classical studies, Saint Louis University, 1965
Master’s in American history and modern European history, Saint Louis University, 1968
Master’s in moral and pastoral theology, Saint Louis University, 1972
Service in the archdiocese: Religion teacher and director of pastoral programs, St. Louis University High School, 1974-76
Director of vocations, floor superior and minister, Fusz Memorial, Saint Louis University, 1976-78
Associate pastor, St. Matthew Parish, 1978-81
Pastor, St. Francis Xavier College Church, 1988-2007
Retreat and spiritual director, White House Jesuit Retreat, 2008-15
Service outside the archdiocese: Superior and pastor, Sacred Heart Church, Denver, 1973-74
Pastor, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 1981-88
Retreat director, Manresa House of Retreats, Convent, Louisiana, 2011-present
Superior, Manresa House of Retreats, Convent, Louisiana, 2015-21
About Father Leonard Kraus: As I celebrate this anniversary of my ordination, my deepest feeling is one of gratitude. I am so grateful for the gift of being a Jesuit, of having the privilege of serving with such wonderful, holy, human, dedicated companions. The words of John Foley’s song, “For You Are My God,” have been a constant reminder of this gift I celebrate with such gratitude: “You give marvelous comrades to me...the faithful who dwell in your land...glad are my heart and my soul...You are my portion and cup, it is You that I claim for my prize” I am so deeply grateful, too, for having been blessed to be a part of the lives of so many good and holy people who have enriched my life in so many ways. I am especially grateful for the loving mercy of God that has been bestowed on me as I have lived my life as a Jesuit. As I give thanks, this quote from Meister Eckhart expresses my thoughts and feelings so well: “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘thank you,’ it will be enough.”
50th Ordination, 60th Entrance
Father John Foley
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois
Entrance: 1962
First profession: 1964
Final profession: 1988
Ordination: 1972
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, economics, English and music, Regis College, Denver, 1961
Master’s in research, Saint Louis University, 1966
Licentiate in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1966
Master’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1968
Master’s in dogmatic and systemic theology, Saint Louis University, 1974
Doctorate in liturgical theology, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California, 1993
Service in the archdiocese: Spiritual director of collegians, Fusz Memorial at Saint Louis University, 1972-76
Director, Center for Liturgy, Saint Louis University, 1993-present
Distinguished liturgical theologian, Saint Louis University, 2002-present
Artist in residence, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 1993-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Composer in residence, Seattle University, 1980-83
Write music and study, Jesuit Novitiate in St. Paul, Minnesota, 1984-89
About Father John Foley: Father John Foley is a liturgical and classical composer, theologian, liturgist and writer. Some of his most familiar hymns (“Earthen Vessels,” “The Cry of the Poor,” “One Bread, One Body,” “Come to the Water,” etc.) are included in liturgical collections of the St. Louis Jesuits. He currently serves as the editor-in-chief of the Saint Louis University Sunday Web Site, a popular weekly review of Sunday’s liturgical readings from different perspectives.
60th Entrance
Father Edward Salazar
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas
Entrance: 1962
First profession: 1964
Final profession: 1986
Ordination: 1974
Education: Bachelor’s in Spanish and philosophy, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 1968
Master’s in Spanish and Latin American literature, Universidad Ibero Americana, Mexico City, Mexico, 1971
Master’s of divinity in theology, Sant Cugat, Barcelona, Spain, 1971-73, Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, California, 1973-75
Service in the archdiocese: Chaplain, SSM Health Care System, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Clare Hospital and DePaul Hospital, 2015-21
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2020-present
Ministry at SLU Hospital Chapel, 2022-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Minister to Portuguese immigrants, Santa Clara, California, 1973-75
Co-director, summer formation program for scholastics, international apostolate, Mexico, 1974-78
Associate pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Houston, 1975-79
Regional Director, PADRES Advocacy for Hispanics, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, 1977-79
Assistant pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, El Paso, Texas, 1979-80
Superior and pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine, El Paso, Texas, 1980-83, 1984-86
Tertianship, Salamanca, Spain, 1983-84
Retreat director, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Atlanta, 1987-88
Retreat and spiritual director with ministry to Hispanics and Brazilians, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Atlanta, 2007-11
Episcopal vicar for Hispanics, Archdiocese of Atlanta, 1988-91
Co-founder and 1st president of ANSH, EEUU, the National Association of Hispanic Priests, USA
Regional mission for Hispanic outreach, Dothan, Alabama, 1991-94
1st sabbatical, Mission to Brazil and all Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, 1994-95
Clinical pastoral education at Scott and White Hospital, Templex, Texas, 1995-97
Hospital chaplain, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1997-2001, 2001-06
Renewal program, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2006-07
Retreat and spiritual director with ministry to Hispanics and Brazilians, Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, Lake Dallas, Texas, 2011-14
2nd sabbatical, Shalom Center, Splendora, Texas, 2014-15
About Father Edward Salazar: As I reviewed this year’s list of jubilarians, I was immediately filled with gratitude for what we have been able to do by the grace of the Risen Christ. I recalled my many assignments — how, through dialogue, discernment and prayer, I have ministered in over 25 places/spaces. This has meant trusting God these past 60 years, gradually recognizing that he is continually shaping my life, personality and vision. An anonymous email message shared with me: “I don’t know who you are, but a LOT of people LOVE YOU!” I welcomed the sentiment and words with humility, and with gratitude that is a constant thread in the fabric of my life. Someone penned the words, “I love that for you.” Friends and family members have spoken in similar words, as they celebrated with and for me the many events in my Jesuit life, from the day of entrance into the novitiate on August 29, 1962, at the tender age of 18, as I boarded the Sunset Limited train headed for Grand Coteau, Louisiana. They were telling me I am a chosen instrument in the unfolding of God’s plan (as I ponder the words of the young prophet Jeremiah in Chapter 21, 11-13: “For I know the plans I have for you...”) To these words I have gratefully responded, “here I am, send me,” as I understood the mission to “go out to all the world and tell the Good News.”
Father John Warner
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Entrance: 1962
First profession: 1964
Final profession: 1986
Ordination: 1974
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1968
Master’s of fine arts, Goodman School of Drama, Chicago, Illinois, 1978
Service in the archdiocese: English and theater teacher, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 1969-71
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2021-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Director of theatre, La Fragua, Yoro Mission, El Progreso Yoro, Honduras, 1979-2021
About Father John Warner: Father Jack Warner is the founder of the Teatro La Fragua theater company at the Yoro Mission in El Progreso, Yoro, and served as director for 42 years. He is remembered fondly by alumni of St. Louis University High School, where he taught English and theater, 1969-71, before beginning his 40-year ministry in Honduras.
60th Priestly Ordination
Father John McCarthy
Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa
Entrance: 1948
First profession: 1950
Final profession: 1967
Ordination: 1962
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy and humanities, Saint Louis University, 1952
Master’s in English and philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1959
Bachelor’s of sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1964
Licentiate of canon law, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1966
Service in the archdiocese: Associate editor, Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1988-present
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2017-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher of theology, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 1966-67
Minister, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 1970-84
Regional secretary for the American Assistancy, General Curia of the Society of Jesus, Rome, Italy, 1967-70
Secretary of the delegation of international houses, General Curia of the Society of Jesus, Rome, Italy, 1985-88
Assistant director, Jesuit Seminary Guild, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1984-85
About Father John McCarthy: Many years ago, when I was first received into the Society of Jesus in Florissant, I surely had some vague expectations of what the future might hold for me. How different the Lord’s plans proved to be from what I had anticipated! Most of my ministries were carried on inside the houses of the Society on behalf of other Jesuits. I was privileged to play a minor role in Father General’s Curia in Rome, where I had the opportunity to meet and observe Jesuit leaders from all around the world. What an opportunity that was to learn of the flourishing apostolates that Jesuits were carrying on everywhere. Problems there were, of course, but so much good was still being done by the exertions of our men in every part of the word. I also experienced the scholarly apostolic works being carried on at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and, in more recent times, at Jesuit Hall in St. Louis. Again, I was greatly edified by the diligent scholarship evident in the classrooms and the zeal to serve the spiritual needs of the students and faculty. To have contributed to the apostolates of these Jesuits even in a minor capacity was a source of much spiritual benefit to me. No, life has not unfolded exactly as I had anticipated, but God has chosen the better paths for me. I am most grateful that His designs for me have been so merciful.
70th Entrance
Father John Folzenlogen
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1954
Final profession: 1971
Ordination: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s in biology, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 1959
Master’s in biology, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 1961
Licentiate of sacred theology, St. Marys College, St. Marys, Kansas, 1967
Service in the archdiocese: Praying for the Church and the Society, Fusz Pavilion, St. Louis, 2015-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher of biology and theology, Jesuit High School, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1967-82
Teacher of biology and science, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School, Houston, 1982-2003
Counselor, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School, Houston, 1982-2013
Pastoral minister, Xavier Jesuit Center, Denver, 2013-15
About Father John Folzenlogen: Father Folzenlogen retired in 2013 from Strake Jesuit College Prep in Houston after 30 years of teaching and pastoral ministry.
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 at Austin, 1972
Service in the archdiocese: Retreat staff, White House Jesuit Retreat, St. Louis, 1982-83
Retreat and spiritual director, White House Jesuit Retreat, 2008-15
Assistant rector, house consultor and teacher of Latin, Fusz Memorial at Saint Louis University, 1983-86
Rector, De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, 1986-92
English teacher, De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, 1986-93
Superior, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 1993-96
English teacher, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 1997-2001
Spanish teacher, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 2002-05
Latin teacher, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 2008
Sacramental minister, St. Cecelia Parish, 2005-08
Pastoral ministry, Leo Brown Jesuit Community, 2015-21
Pastoral ministry, Fusz Pavilion, 2021-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher of anthropology and director of the institute of sociology, St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize, 1972-75
Theology teacher, St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize, 1976-77
Religion teacher and mission consultor, St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize 1977-78
Minister, prefect of health and teacher, St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize, 1978-79
Admonitor, St. John’s College, Belize City, Belize, 1979-81
About Father Richard Hadel: Father Hadel offered the following poems in reflection on his life as a Jesuit:
Half a Poem for Half a Thought
By Richard E. Hadel, SJ
From time to time
I get a sniff
Of the divine-
But just a whiff.
And when I do,
It’s far from what
I thought I knew
Or I was taught.
And then it’s gone
Again, as if
I’m being told:
“A whiff, a sniff
Is all, my son
Your head can hold.”
____________________________
I Have Run the Race
When a Jesuit has finished with
His multipartite course,
He is competent to execute
A mental tour de force.
Whether Yugarit or Yoga
Be the theme of his discourse
He will bridle it as deftly
As he would the Trojan horse.
At ease at any platitude-
Or shall we say plateau?-
He is equally acquainted
With space or Cicero.
At length, full formed, he sallies forth
Equipped beyond compare
But most of all he sallies forth
Equipped with Medicare.
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: Religion teacher, De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, 1968-74
Principal, De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, 1969-74
Principal, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 1974-79
Teacher of Latin and theology, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 1995-2014
Assistant to the president and theology teacher, St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, 2014-19
Service outside the archdiocese: President, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado, 1979-91, 1991-95
About Father Ralph Houlihan: As I reflect on 70 years of Jesuit life, 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, for their bounty of life and love and my five siblings and many cousins who showered me with enthusiastic support and encouragement during the years of training and preparation up to the present day. I appreciate the role the Society of Jesus played in helping me discover my own calling as a prospective Jesuit, then supporting me in my formative years, a time for a solid education intellectually and introducing me to Ignatian spirituality, providing me with great Jesuit mentors, with friendly, sympathetic companions and strong apostolic communities in which to exercise our ministries. I am also in debt to the order for entrusting me with leadership opportunities in some of 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. God bless my family, the Society of Jesus, my Jesuit brothers, my lay co-educators, many respected parents, supportive alumni, helpful friends and outgoing, hard-working students for assisting in shaping my Jesuit life.
Father Curtis Van Del
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1954
Final profession: 1978
Ordination: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s in humanities, Saint Louis University, 1958
Master’s in liturgy and religious education, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, 1967
Bachelor of sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1967
Service in the archdiocese: Chairman of religion department, De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, 1967-80
Religion teacher and student counselor, De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, 1967-83
Pastoral minister, Hallahan House, 1997
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2011-17
Praying for the Church and the Society, Fusz Pavilion, 2017-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Religion teacher, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri, 1984-95
Parish internship, Our Lady of the Pines, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1996-97
Chaplain, Nazareth Motherhouse, Concordia, Kansas, 1997-2006
Pastoral minister, Xavier Jesuit Center, Denver, 2006-11
About Father Curtis Van Del: Father Curtis Van Del has been serving in prayer ministry in St. Louis since 2017
75th Entrance
Father Eugene Renard
Birthplace: Richmond Heights
Entrance: 1947
First profession: 1949
Final profession: 1978
Ordination: 1960
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1953
Master’s in Latin, Saint Louis University, 1956
Bachelor of sacred theology, Saint Louis University, 1962
Service in the archdiocese: Socius to master of novices, St. Stanislaus Seminary, 1962-64
Minister, former Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus, 1973-74
Director of nursing community, Regency and Grand Manor, 1973-79
Director of 3rd floor community, director of nursing community, Fusz Memorial at Saint Louis University, 1975-79
Spiritual director and support priest, White House Jesuit Retreat, 2006-14
Pastoral minister, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2015-18
Praying for the Church and the Society, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2018-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher of Latin, religion and English, Regis Jesuit High School, Denver, Colorado, 1964-73
Associate pastor, pastor and superior Sacred Heart Parish, Denver, 1980-88
Associate pastor, St. Joseph Church, Pueblo, Colorado, 1988-89
Associate pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Trinidad, Colorado, 1989-2006
About Father Eugene Renard: Father Eugene Renard is best known to St. Louis through his ministry at White House Retreat, where he served until 2014.
Father Joseph Allen Tetlow
Birthplace: New Orleans
Entrance: 1947
First profession: 1949
Final profession: 1964
Ordination: 1960
Education: Bachelor’s in classics, Loyola University Chicago, 1954
Licentiate in philosophy, West Baden College/Loyola University Chicago, 1954
Master’s in English, Loyola University Chicago, 1956
Licentiate in sacred theology, St. Mary’s College, 1961
Master’s in American history, Brown University, 1967
Doctorate in American civilization, Brown University, 1969
Service in the archdiocese: Visiting distinguished professor of spiritual theology, Saint Louis University, 1992-96
Writer, lecturer and retreat director, Jesuit Hall Community at Saint Louis University, 2011-15
Service outside the archdiocese: Juniorate instructor, St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 1961-62, 1963-65
Associate professor of history, Loyola University New Orleans, 1969
Dean of arts and sciences, Loyola University New Orleans, 1969-73
Executive secretary, Jesuit Conference USA, Washington, D.C., 1973-75
President, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, 1975-77
Associate editor and literary editor, America magazine, America House Jesuit Community, New York, 1977-81
Spiritual director of seminarians and tertian director, Druhan House, New Orleans, 1981-83
Tertian director and spiritual director for clergy, Austin Diocese, Xavier House, Austin, Texas, 1983-87, 1988-91
Secretary for Ignatian spirituality, Curia of the Society of Jesus, Rome, Italy, 1996-2004
Director, retreat and program director and superior, Montserrat Retreat House, Lake Dallas, Texas, 2004-11
Writer and lecturer, Montserrat Retreat House, Lake Dallas, Texas, 2020-present
Retreat director, New Emmaus formation for lay retreat directors, Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 2015-19
About Father Joseph Allen Tetlow: Seventy-five years as a Jesuit saw me in many ministries. In my early years, I taught younger Jesuits in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, did a doctorate at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and was dean of the college at Loyola University New Orleans. Then, I was founding executive secretary of the U.S. Jesuit Conference in D.C., president of Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley California, and literary editor of America magazine in New York. For a decade, I helped younger Jesuit priests finish their spiritual training and then became a professor at Saint Louis University. After that, I became the Society of Jesus’ assistant for Ignatian spirituality in Rome, doing workshops in Spain, Taiwan, India, Ireland, Lithuania, Zimbabwe and elsewhere. Back home, I directed Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Dallas, Texas, where I find myself now, writing books like “Finding Christ in the World” and “Always Discerning,” which I had never thought to do. There’s more — 75 years is a long time — but maybe that’s enough to tell how God has mercifully used my strengths and my sinfulness for His own purposes and to make it clear that what really went on all those years, weaving through ministries and peoples, places and times, was much quieter and hidden. The Spirit of the Living God saw to it that I learned better from the people of God than ever from books, that we cling to the Lord Jesus and need never fear His loving embrace.