Jesuit | History, Definition, Order, Catholic, Slavery, & Facts
Web6 days ago · Jesuit, member of the Society of Jesus (S.J.), a Roman Catholic order of religious men founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, noted for its educational, missionary, and charitable works. The order has been regarded by many as the principal agent of the Counter-Reformation and was later a leading force in modernizing the church.
Jesuits - Wikipedia
WebThe Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu; abbreviation: SJ), also known as the Jesuit Order or the Jesuits (/ ˈ dʒ ɛ ʒ u ɪ t s, ˈ dʒ ɛ zj u-/ JEZH-oo-its, JEZ-ew-; Latin: Iesuitae), is a religious order of clerics regular of pontifical right for men in the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome.
The Jesuits - Jesuits.org
WebThe Jesuits. We are the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers founded half a millennium ago by the soldier-turned-mystic Ignatius Loyola. But most people call us “the Jesuits.”. In the vision of our founder, we seek to “find God in all things.”.
Who We Are - Jesuits.org
WebAbout Us. Who We Are. Showing the way to God. We are the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers founded nearly 500 years ago by a soldier-turned-mystic, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The Society of Jesus is made up of geographical territories called “provinces.”
Jesuits Homepage - Jesuits.org
WebIgnatian spirituality challenges us to encounter God in all things, witnessing to the joy of the Gospel. We go forth into the world as contemplatives in action, discerning God’s desire for our lives here, now, and acting on God’s invitation. Learn More. Find a Jesuit Parish. Find a Jesuit Retreat Center.
The Jesuits | The Society of Jesus
WebThe Society of Jesus was founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius Loyola and his companions. The Jesuit mission is a mission of reconciliation, working so that women and men can be reconciled with God, with themselves, with each other and with God’s creation. Our History
Jesuit Facts | Britannica
WebJesuit is the name for a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of religious men founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola and noted for its educational, missionary, and charitable works. Regarded by many as the principal agent of the Counter-Reformation, the Jesuits were later a leading force in modernizing the church.
Our history | The Society of Jesus
WebBy 1750, Jesuit astronomers ran 30 of the world’s 130 astronomical observatories. Up to 35 lunar craters have been named to honour Jesuit scientists. The so-called "Gregorian" Calendar was the work of the Jesuit Christopher Clavius, the "most influential teacher of …
History of the Society of Jesus - Jesuits
WebJesuits About us History of the Society of Jesus. A fire that kindles other fires. In 1540, St. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus along with an energetic group of companions; their goal was to help people find God in their lives and reconcile with God, themselves, their neighbors, and creation.
Jesuit summary | Britannica
WebJesuit , Member of the Roman Catholic order of religious men called the Society of Jesus. First organized by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1534 at the University of Paris, the order was approved by Pope Paul III in 1540.
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