Society of Jesus Jubilee Year 2006 in the United States

December 6, 2005
- Jubilee Inaugural Lecture at Fordham University, "Ignatius Loyola," John J. O'Malley, S.J. (New York)
- Dedication of the Statue, "Ignatius the Pilgrim," Fordham at Rose Hill (New York)

December 11, 2005
Opening Liturgy: Egan Chapel, "A Mariachi Mass" Fairfield University (New England)

January 2006
- The Company Magazine will publish feature article about the Jubilee

January 9-31, 2006
- Our Future in Retrospect? Coal Miner Health in Appalachia, Photographs by Russell Lee-1946 and Earl Dotter-2006 at Wheeling Univesity (Maryland)

January 12-15, 2006
The annual Ignatian 4-day Retreat, An Introduction to Prayer and Meditation, will be offered to Canisius College faculty, students, staff, and alums to consider this great retreat. Contact: Sue Fischer at 716-888-2425 or fischers@canisius.edu

January 16, 2006
- Reception opening the Walsh Library Exhibit featuring these three founding Jesuits (exhibit will run throughout the Spring Semester) at Fordham (New York)

January 17, 2006
Reception opening the Walsh Library Exhibitfeaturing the three founding Jesuits - (exhibit will run throughout the Spring semester). Fordham University (New York)

January 18, 2006
- Walsh Library Exhibit Featuring Xavier, Faber and Loyola, Opening Reception. Fordham University (New York)

January 22, 2006
- "Tattoos on the Heart: Kinship and the Poor" lecture by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. (Missouri)

January 29 - February 4, 2006
Ignatian Heritage Week at Lincoln Center (New York)

February 6, 2006
Lecture by Rev. Dean Brackley, S.J., professor of theology and ethics, as part of the college's Conversations in Christ & Culture Lecture Series. Canisius College (New York)

February 8, 2006
- "Peter Faber," lecture by Fr. John Padberg, S.J. Fordham University (New York)
- "Ignatian Humanism" lecture by Dr. Ronald Modras. Fairfield University (Maryland)

February 9, 2006
"The Call to Discernment in Troubled Times" with Rev. Dean Brackley, S.J., Professor of Theology, University of Central America, San Salvador. Wheeling University (Maryland)

February 10, 2006
Founder’s Day Mass, 3:15 p.m., The Chapel of Mary and Joseph. Celebrant/Homilist: The Most Reverend Bernard W. Schmitt, D.D. Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Wheeling University (Maryland)

February 15, 2006
- Fr. Dean Brackley, S.J., Ph.D., Universidad Centroamericana of San Salvador, honoree and lecturer at the academic convocation in the Kelley Theater. Fairfield University (New England)

February 26, 2006
- "Saints as Dangerous Memories: Ignatian Spirituality in the Life of the University" lecture by Fr. Kevin F. Burke, SJ. (Missouri)

March 2006
- Publication of book, "Ours: Jesuit Portraits" by Mary Cabrini Durkin. The book will feature images and illustrations of the history of the Society
- JSEA Magazine will publish Jubilee theme artworks

March 1, 2006
- "Here Come the Evangelical Catholics" 4:30 p.m. with Dr. William Portier and Mary Ann Spearin. Fairfield University (New England)

March 3-12, 2006
- Novena of Grace. Fordham University's Choral Concertswith the Bronx Arts Ensemble featuring Jesuit Composers (Zipolli, et al.) and Palestrina, etc. St. Paul's Church - Lincoln Center (New York)

March 4-12, 2006
- Tentative plans for student event(s) that relate to the Novena of Grace (a nine-day novena associated with the canonization of Xavier). Canisius College (New York)
- Novena of Grace to St. Francis Xavier with a mass, homily and novena prayers at LeMoyne College (New York)

March 9, 2006
Wheeling Jesuit University Board of Directors’ Retreat, “AMDG – A World is Not Enough: Jesuit Re-Commitment at Wheeling Jesuit University“ (Maryland)

March 15, 2006
Kerry Kennedy, Founder, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights on “Speak Truth to Power: Human Rights in a Global Perspective“. Wheeling University (Maryland)

March 21, 2006
"A Family Celebration of Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, and Peter Favre." Dr. Ron Modras, author of Ignatian Humanism, Professor of Theology, St. Louis University (Wisconsin)

March 22, 2006
- Peggy Noonan, author of "Religion in America," will lecture in the Kelley Theatre, Faifield University (New England)

March 26, 2006
- "Peter Faber: What Does It Take to be a Companion of Christ" a lecture by Fr. David L. Flemming, SJ (Missouri)

March 28, 2006
- "Tattoos on the Heart: Putting a Human Face on Gang Members" lecture by Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J. (Jobs for a Future/Homeboy Industries). Fairfield University (Maryland)
- Panel response about January service trips to New Orleans and viewing of "A.M.D.G.: A World is Not Enough," a multi-media project celebrating the Jesuit Jubilee year, Scranton University (Maryland)

March 29, 2006
- "Faith, Justice and Jesuit Identity" with Rev. George V. Coyne, S.J., Director of the Vatican Observatory and Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona, 7:30 p.m. in Collegiate Hall. Scranton University (Maryland)

March 30, 2006
- "Listening to the Voices of HIV/AIDS," lecture by James Keenan, S.J. Fairfield University (New England)
- A special Heritage Week Liturgy with Most Rev. Joseph F. Martino, D.D. Hist. E.D., Bishop of Scranton, will be the Presider and homilist. The Liturgy will be followed by a lunch for the University community. Scranton Univesity (Maryland)

April 1 - 2, 2006
- Fordham University Choral Concert with the Bronx Arts Ensemble featuring Jesuit composers -- April 1, St. Paul's Church, Lincoln Center and April 2 University Church, Rose Hill (NewYork)

April 7, 2006
Multi-cultural and multi-lingual) Mass on April 7, 2006 celebrating the birth of Francis Xavier. Georgetown University

April 10, 2006
3 Companions: A Celebration of the Jesuit Jubilee. The Jesuits will not only share with the audience the stories of how these three men met and what their lives were like, but they will also parallel the lives of these 3 Companions with the lives of the Gonzaga University students. (Oregon)

April 19, 2006
- Sharing of Jesuit Jubilee video, "AMDG: A World is Not Enough," a film for the Jesuit Jubilee Year 2006. Wheeling University (Maryland)
April 19, 2006
- Presentation by Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., The McGinley Professor of Theology, Fordham University, "Jesuit Origins and Jesuit Mission Today." Wheeling University (Maryland)

April 22, 2006
- Jubilee Mass celebrated by the Society of Jesus Worldwide at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Manhattan (New York)
- Detroit Province Jubilee Mass and Dinner. Presentation by Fr. John W. O'Malley at St. John's Jesuit High School, 1:30-6:00 pm on the feast of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus. Dinner follows.
- Feast of Mary Queen and Mother of the Society of Jesus
Tentative plans involving mass for Buffalo community and/or gathering for Jesuits in the area (NewYork)

May 12, 2006
- Baccalaureate Mass 7:30 p.m., McDonough Center. Celebrant/Homilist: The Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield, D.D. at Wheeling University. (Maryland)

May 20, 2006
- Honorary Doctorate at University Commencement to the Provincial of France commemorating the 160th anniversary of the arrival of the Jesuits at Fordham (New York)

June-December 2006
Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., is organizing a special, six-month installation of three 'Jesuit' paintings at the Worcester Art Museum. (New England)

June 12-16, 2006
- Meeting of U.S. Provincials with all men in Formation from first year novices to those being ordained the summer of 2006.

June 18 - 25, 2006
- A Pilgrimage for Jesuit High Schools. "In the Footsteps of Saint Ignatius Loyola and Saint Francis Xavier" to Manresa, Montserrat, Barcelona, Xavier/Pamplona, Loyola and Bilbao. Fr. Ed Salmaon, S.J., Faculty Chaplain at McQuaid Jesuit will lead the pilgrimage. Contacts: Bill Hobbs, Principal at McQuaid Jesuit, and Fr. Bob Reiser, S.J., Assistant to the President of McQuaid Jesuit

June 24-July 4, 2006
-- "The Loyola Experience: An Anniversary Retreat Pilgrimage to Spain" under the spiritual direction of John Padberg, SJ, Julio Giulietti, SJ, and Thomas Kane, CSP in Bilbao, Loyola (with retreat), Xavier Castle, Montserrat-Manresa-Barcleona. Contact: Fr. Thomas Kane

June 27-July 28, 2006
- A 30-day retreat, Spiritual Exercises with Jesuit Directors at Milford Spiritual Center. One great way to celebrate the Jubilee Year. $1,950.00. Call the Center at (513) 248-3500, ext 10 or send email at mscreservations@zoomtown.com

Summer 2006
Ignatian Pilgrimage. Members of the Holy Cross faculty will travel to Spain and Rome to follow in the footsteps of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, to learn more about the ministry and prayer life of the Jesuits. (New England)

July 2006
- The Worcester Art Museum will display three 17th & 18th century "Jesuit" paintings. Tom Worcester of Holy Cross College will organize the display.

July 16-19, 2006
- Oregon Province will conduct an Ignatian Spirituality Institute. Theme: "Companions on Mission." Keynote speakers: Tom Lucas, SJ (CFN) on Ignatius of Loyola; Paul Coutinho, SJ (BOM) on Francis Xavier; Rick Ganz, SJ (ORE) on Peter Faber; Cindy Reopelle & Steve Kuder, SJ (ORE) on Companionship in Mission.

July 31, 2006
- Mass for The Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola 3:30 p.m., The Chapel of Mary & Joseph. Wheeling University (Maryland)

September 14, 2006
- The Mass of the Holy Spirit 11:00 a.m., The Chapel of Mary and Joseph. Celebrant: The Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield, D.D. Wheeling University (Maryland)

September 22-24, 2006
Conference on Feminism and Jesuit Pedagogy. Fairfield University (New England)

October 2006
Liturgy with Father Peter Hans Kolvenbach, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, when he visits the Detroit Province

October 4, 2006
- Lecture by Dr. María Pilar Aquino Vargas, Professor and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Latino/a Catholicism at the University of San Diego. Fairfield University (New England)

October 24, 2006
- Jubilee Lecture at Fordham: Francis Xavier by Archbishop Joseph Pittau, S.J., Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan (New York)
- Conference on Feminism and Jesuit Pedagogy at Fairfield University (New England)
- Jesuit Baroque Opera in the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Fairfield University (New England)

Oct. 27-29, 2006
- Conference on Feminism and Jesuit Pedagogy. Fairfield University (New England)

November 2006
- Ignatian Heritage Week at Rose Hill (New York)
- Dr. Robert A. Orsi, American religious history professor at Harvard Divinity School, the Mooney Lecture. Fairfield University (New England)

November 18 - 20, 2006
- Ignatian Family Teach-In about the lives of Ss. Ignatius, Xavier and Favre to be held in conjunction with the Annual School of the Americas protest

December 2006
The Marquette University announced the establishment of the Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality (Wisconsin)

December 3, 2006
Closing Liturgy for the Society of Jesus Jubilee Year. Fordham University Church (NewYork)

December 11, 2006
"Listening to the Voice of Others," 9 p.m. The Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola. Music: Fiesta del Norte and the Fairfield University Glee Club (New England)

Other Events/Plans:
- A 19th Annotation Retreat. During this Jubilee Year, Canisius College would like to offer faculty, staff and others the opportunity to make a 19th annotation retreat. Contact: Fr. John Bucki, S.J., Director of Campus Ministry
- New Orleans province will display a collection of Jesuit relics from their archives during the Jubilee Year
- National Jesuit News will feature stories and updates about the Jubilee in each issue published during the Jubilee Year
- Centenial Dictionary for Southern Jesuits.
- Missouri Province Calendar highlighting aspects of the Jubilee Year
- Missouri is planning a 3 city speaker series on Ignatius, Faber and Xavier emphasizing characteristics of each
- "The Jesuits and the Arts 1540-1773," edited by John O'Malley, SJ and Gauvin Alexander Bailey and published by St. Joseph University Press.
- Jesuit Baroque Opera. Fairfield University (New England)

Jubilee Cards:
- Jubilee Cards featuring George Drance's icon of the three Jubilarians are now available. To order, please email usjc@jesuit.org today.

Vocation Cards:
- Vocation cards featuring the three Jubilarians are now available for download (PDF file) at the U.S. Jesuit Conference website (opens in new window).

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam