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Ignatian Summit at St. Xavier, 2024: Fr. Timothy P. Kesicki, S.J.

Men and Women for Others

Tim Kesicki, S.J.

                       

"Father Timothy P. Kesicki, S.J., is the President of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Jesuit Conference promotes common goals and oversees international projects for the Society of Jesus. As Conference President, Fr. Kesicki works with the Jesuit Provincials of the United States and Canada in implementing programs, represents the Conference internationally and serves as the religious superior of the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry and the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, California. He serves on the boards of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA and America Magazine." (from Jesuits.org)

In regards to Pedro Arrupe's "men for others" address given in 1973, Kesicki states, “The talk Arrupe gave in 1973 was to address the group, world union of Jesuit alumni,” said Kesicki. “While he was giving the talk he asked the question, ‘Are we educating youth for justice?’ He said the answer is no. That created quite a stir. It launched a major shift in the Jesuit approach to education.” (from Loyola Marymount University)

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