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Jesuits (The Society of Jesus)
A Christian male religious congregation of the Catholic Church, The Society of Jesus and its members, called Jesuits, practice evangelization and apostolic ministry. Now practicing on six continents, The Jesuits are active in education, intellectual research, cultural interests, religious retreats and ministry.
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Who was the founder of the Jesuits?
The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu, S.J. and S.I. or SJ, SI) is a Roman Catholic religious order of clerks regular whose members are called Jesuits, Soldiers of Christ, and Foot soldiers of the Pope, because the founder, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, was a knight before becoming a priest. Jesuits are the largest male religious order in the Catholic Church, with 18,815 members-13,305 priests, 2,295 scholastic students, 1,758 brothers and 827 novices-as of January 2008, although the Franciscan family of first orders OFMs, Capuchins, and Conventuals has more total members. The average age of the Jesuits in 2008 was 63.01 for priests, 30.01 for scholastics, 65.06 for Brothers, and an overall average of 57.53 years. Jesuit priests and brothers are engaged in ministries in 112 nations on six continents. They are best known in the fields of education (schools, colleges, universities, seminaries, theological faculties), intellectual research, and cultural pursuits. They are also known in missionary work, social justice and human rights activities, interreligious dialogue, and other 'frontier' ministry. The Society of Jesus is consecrated under the patronage of Madonna Della Strada, a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it is led by a Superior General, currently Adolfo Nicolás. The headquarters of the Society, its General Curia, is in Rome. The historic curia of St Ignatius is now part of the Collegio del Gesù attached to the Church of the Gesù, the Jesuit Mother Church.
What is Loyola Marymount's mascot?
The mascot of the University of Notre Dame is, in form, a leprechaun. The teams of the school are often known as Notre Dame's Fighting Irish. Previous to 1965 when the leprechaun was made official mascot, a number of terriers often known as "Clashmore Mike" represented the school.
How many Jesuits are there in the world today?
At the link below is a map of the world with a list of the various Jesuit headquarters worldwide.
Given its original aims What did the council of Trent fail to achieve?
The Council of Trent failed to stop the vast exodus caused by the Protestant revolt, resulting in the loss of countless souls for generations left without the Sacraments and the help of the Church to attain heaven. It failed to achieve its mission given to it by Our Blessed Savior to go out and teach all nations. Despite the great good that came from this great council, we must still pray for the countless souls still being loss due to the Protestant heresy.
What contributions did peter Faber make to the society of Jesus?
He worked with his boys St. Ignatius and St. Francis Xavier. They started schools around Europe like bosses. Faber is the unsung hero of the Society of Jesus.
The Jesuits were founded when?
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Catholic AnswerThe Society of Jesus was founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1534.from
A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957
The Jesuits.
The Society, at first called Company, of Jesus, an order of clerks regular founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1534.
La "compañia de Jesus" tambien llamado "Jesuitas" se fundo en 1540 por el español
Ignacio de Loyola
Why do you think Charles III put an end to the work of the jesuits of new Spain?
because the Jesuits threatened to kill him.
What year was Jesuit Volunteer Corps founded?
In 1956, the first Jesuit volunteers began their work in Alaska, serving the native people there. The volunteers selfless work motivated and inspired others to follow them, and by 1975, two new regional chapters of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC East and JVC Midwest) had formed. JVC Southwest was established in 1977, followed by JVC South 1980, and finally JVC International in 1983.
No, the Jesuits are not a monastic Order, they are a preaching, teaching Order of men.
What is the language in which St Ignatius de Loyola spoke his last words?
The language in which St Ignatius de Loyola spoke his last words was Spanish.
How did the Jesuits get China to accept Euopean Ideas?
Because the Magical Potato Lord (Revere his name) Summoned the Flying Spaghetti Monster and a counsel of all the great gods. China was threatened by the Pterodactyl Clan, forcing them to cave to the gods' demands. Hope this helps :)
What movie and television projects has Dejan Loyola been in?
Dejan Loyola has: Played Klopinski in "Fringe" in 2008. Played Cuddy in "The Troop" in 2009. Played Zack Blonsky in "Tower Prep" in 2010. Played Krishna in "H.M.S.: White Coat" in 2010. Played Eviscer8r in "Best Player" in 2011. Played Sushil in "Emily Owens M.D." in 2012. Played Terry in "Grave Halloween" in 2013. Played Ray in "The Tomorrow People" in 2013. Played Ali in "Evangeline" in 2013. Played Rafi in "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" in 2013. Played Voice in crowd in "The 100" in 2014.
Why was the French Jesuit's use of religious images to convert the Indians most likely effective?
The indias were impressed with europeans artristy.
Are different orders of priests Jesuits Franciscan etc all over the world?
What is the motto of Loyola Sacred Heart High School?
Loyola Sacred Heart High School's motto is 'From God . . . Through the Family . . . to the Individual'.
Jesuits priest and roman Catholic priest is the same?
Jesuits are one order within the Roman Catholic Church. not all RC priests are Jesuits but all Jesuit priests are Roman Catholic.
Where did the jesuit priest get there resources in New France?
The Jesuit priests used the land to get their resources. They would fish so that they could catch their own food.
