Weekend at the Novitiate
October 6-8
St. Paul, Minnesota
This weekend is intended only for “advanced” discerners who are seriously consindering applying in the next year or two.
Come and See Weekend
October 27-29
Jesuit House of Studies at Loyola University in Chicago
This weekend experience is for inquirers who are interested in learning more about Jesuit life and training and in getting to meet young Jesuits in training. The weekend starts with Mass at 5 p.m. Friday and finishes with lunch Sunday.
Come and See Discernment Retreat
December 16-20
Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
This retreat is for more serious candidates. The first day, young Jesuits in training will share their vocation stories and talk about life as a Jesuit and the vocational discernment process. The rest of the retreat is mostly silent with prayer and individual spiritual direction, with common prayer, daily Mass and a Reconciliation Service.
Weekend at the Novitiate
March 30-April 1
Jesuit Novitiate in St. Paul, Minnesota
This weekend is for inquirers who are interested in learning more about Jesuit life and training. You’ll meet the first-year novices in St. Paul, who will share their vocation stories and experiences of Jesuit life and formation.
Jesuit Ordinations
June 8
7:30 p.m. at Gesu Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Six Weeks a Jesuit Program
Summer 2007
This is an opportunity to live in a Jesuit community and work in a Jesuit ministry with other men considering the Jesuits.
Vocation Days
June 23-25
Our Jesuit vacation spot on the Chain of Lakes near Waupaca, Wisconsin
Younger candidates who are high school age or college (freshmen or sophomore) are invited. You will hear from young Jesuits in training in the mornings. The days include Mass, small group sharing, and outdoor recreation.
First Vow Celebration
August 11
St. Paul, Minnesota
Join us for the joyful celebration of the first vows of the second-year novices from the St. Paul novitiate community.