“Playing catch may seem like a simple task, but remember that the effort in doing so correlates to what we have learned from who we have defined as different.”
News, On Campus
Rigby Reflects on Time With Homeboy Industries
School of Social Work graduate Kathryn Rigby returned to BC on Wednesday to talk about her time as a Jesuit Volunteer with Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit that rehabilitates individuals who formerly were in gangs or have served time in prison.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Jesuit College Student Government Leaders Create Alliance
Student government presidents at the United States’ 28 Jesuit colleges and universities, as well as St. John’s College in Belize and Campion College in Canada, announced the creation of the Jesuit Student Government Alliance (JSGA) on Oct. 5.
News, On Campus
Grendler Receives Award in Jesuit Studies
Paul F. Grendler received the George E. Ganss, S.J., Award in Jesuit Studies for his significant contributions to the field and delivered the keynote address at the fourth annual Feore Family Lecture Series.
Features
Across the Pond and to the Pulpit
After growing up in the middle of political and religious unrest in Ireland, Rev. Oliver P. Rafferty, S.J. now teaches about some of the historical events he live.
Column, Opinions
Finding Jesuit Values in BC Athletics
“There would be no complaining, self-pity, nor worry. It was time for these athletes to go to work, time for them to change the world.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Response to “Panel Discusses Dwindling Jesuits in Society”
“I hope that students at Boston College find encouragement and inspiration from our diverse Jesuit community.”
News, Off Campus
Students Explore Social Justice Issues at Ignatian Family Teach-in
This year’s focus was on issues of racial justice, mass incarceration, and immigration.
News, On Campus
Panel Discusses Dwindling Jesuits in Society
Rev. Robert Keane, S.J. said that in 1965, 149 Jesuits lived in St. Mary’s Hall. In 2000, that number dropped to 130 Jesuits. Today, there are only 50 Jesuits living in St. Mary’s Hall.
Features
Rev. Paul McNellis, S.J. Forms the Next Generation of Gentlemen
After serving in the Vietnam War, Rev. Paul McNellis, S.J. turned to God for answers, and eventually became a priest.
