Jesuits USA Central and Southern

Jesuits USA Central and Southern The Society of Jesus, also known as Jesuits, is a religious order of priests and brothers in the Roman Catholic Church. Founded by St. We find God in All Things.

Ignatius Loyola in 1540, our mission is the service of faith and the promotion of justice. We are the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers founded half a millennium ago by the courtier-turned-mystic Ignatius Loyola. With close to 18,000 priests and brothers worldwide, we are the largest male religious order in the Catholic Church. We are pastors, teachers, and chaplains

. We are also doctors, lawyers, and astronomers, among many other roles in Church and society. We refer to ourselves as the Jesuits of the USA Central and Southern Province, one group within the Society of Jesus in the United States and one part of the worldwide body of Jesuits. Jesuits draw on the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality and reflection. In our retreat houses, parishes, campus ministries, and other settings, we offer these resources to all who want to discern God’s presence in their lives. At the same time, we also aim to be “contemplatives in action,” people who bring this spirituality into the wide world. That includes our work on behalf of global justice, peace, and dialogue. In our varied ministries, we care for the whole person: body, mind, and soul. And especially in our education ministries, we seek to nurture "men and women for others."

Daniel J. Finucane, SJ, was ordained a priest on June 13, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier (College) Church in St. Louis.As t...
06/16/2026

Daniel J. Finucane, SJ, was ordained a priest on June 13, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier (College) Church in St. Louis.

As the Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis, proclaimed in his sermon: What a joyous day!

Now, after years of study and ministry, and having been found worthy by his superiors and brothers in the Society of Jesus, he is a priest, a servant for God’s people.

“Everyone called to a prophetic mission must have concern for the poor,” Archbishop Rozanski said. “Dan has made this the crux of his ministry.”

During his formation as a Jesuit, Fr. Finucane was missioned to the Central American country of Belize, where he served as a chaplain at Belize Central Prison (BCP) and taught spiritual direction, theology and English as a Second Language. As he accompanied incarcerated men at BCP, he felt his priestly vocation deepen. His priestly ministry will be based in love, just as Christ called the apostles to love one another.

During the rite, Fr. Finucane promised to help care for the Lord’s flock, preach the Gospel, teach the Catholic faith, celebrate the mysteries of Christ, pray without ceasing and consecrate himself to God for the salvation of all.

Daniel J. Finucane, SJ, was ordained a priest today, June 13, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier (College) Church in St. Louis.

06/15/2026
Father Daniel Finucane, SJ, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving this morning at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Colle...
06/14/2026

Father Daniel Finucane, SJ, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving this morning at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier College Church, his family's home parish.

The Mass will be live-streamed from College Church: jesuits.family/fr-finucane-mass

Please join us as we give thanks for our province's newly ordained priest, Fr. Daniel J. Finucane, SJ, who was ordained ...
06/13/2026

Please join us as we give thanks for our province's newly ordained priest, Fr. Daniel J. Finucane, SJ, who was ordained this morning at St. Francis Xavier College Church in St. Louis! The ordaining prelate was the Most Reverend Mitchell Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis.

Father Finucane will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m., also at College Church. All are welcome to attend!

Father Dan Finucane, SJ, was ordained a priest this morning in St. Louis! Join us in giving thanks to God for Fr. Finuca...
06/13/2026

Father Dan Finucane, SJ, was ordained a priest this morning in St. Louis! Join us in giving thanks to God for Fr. Finucane and all those who participated in his formation on this beautiful day. Jesuit Vocations Canada & US

Our province's Ordination Mass begins at 10 a.m. Central Time at St. Francis Xavier College Church. Can't join us in per...
06/13/2026

Our province's Ordination Mass begins at 10 a.m. Central Time at St. Francis Xavier College Church. Can't join us in person? Pray with us via live-stream:

The Jesuits of the USA Central and Southern Province invite you to celebrate with us as Daniel J. Finucane, SJ, is ordained a priest for our Church

On this Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we ask you to pray in a special way for Daniel J. Finucane, SJ, who will...
06/12/2026

On this Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we ask you to pray in a special way for Daniel J. Finucane, SJ, who will be ordained to the priesthood tomorrow in St. Louis.

Deacon Finucane painted this image of the Sacred Heart for his ordination prayer card, and chose the scripture verse from the Gospel of John that accompanies it.

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5)

Art: The Fire that Kindles Other Fires by Daniel J. Finucane, SJ

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We are currently hiring an Administrative Assistant for Formation and Healthcare, based in our St. Louis office.The Admi...
06/11/2026

We are currently hiring an Administrative Assistant for Formation and Healthcare, based in our St. Louis office.

The Administrative Assistant for Formation and Healthcare provides comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Provincial Assistants for Formation and Healthcare. The incumbent manages scheduling, communications, projects and processes, data tracking, and event coordination on behalf of the Provincial Assistants’ offices, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all administrative functions. This 30-hour-per-week position is hybrid (3 in-office / 1 remote) after 90-day on-boarding.

Find a job description on our website: https://www.jesuitscentralsouthern.org/about-us/jobs/

As world leaders gather in Bonn, Germany, for the Climate Conference, the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat invites...
06/11/2026

As world leaders gather in Bonn, Germany, for the Climate Conference, the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat invites you to pray with us for our common home.

Today, we seek the grace of social friendship.

Through the Jesuits for Climate Justice campaign, a Jesuit team is on the ground accompanying this critical moment with advocacy, reflection, and prayer. Follow for updates and to join each day in daily prayer as we walk in hope, solidarity, and action toward COP31.

06/11/2026

Today, the Bishops of the United States will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes and individuals around the country are encouraged to join the U.S. Catholic bishops in this historic occasion, beginning with this Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus written for the consecration.

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