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One of the more interesting components of this section are the Jesuit profiles, which highlights the work of various members of the Australian province. The history, faith and philosophy and vision pages will tell you how we have come to live as we do and what inspires us. On reading our stories , you will come to see that we are a diverse community. We are involved in an extraordinary variety of ministries, giving for the greater glory of God, in whatever way our talents and gifts allow. Maybe you could imagine yourself joining us? If you wish to have further material sent to you, please take the time to fill out the "request information" section. We won't badger you, but we want you to know we will support you in any way we can so that, together, we might discover where God is drawing you to live life - and have it to the full. Fr. Edward Dooley, S.J. The Society of Jesus
The Jesuits are men who belong to a Catholic religious order called the Society of Jesus. This group was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola over 450 years ago. Over this period, Jesuit priests and brothers have lived an amazing story of serving the Church in new and unexpected ways. We are still men on the move, ready to change place, occupation, method-- whatever will advance our mission in the Church. We are expected to do anything or go anywhere to teach Jesus Christ and preach his Good News.  Today that "we" has expanded to include men and women who share this vision of service to faith and to the justice that faith demands.
Together Jesuits and lay partners place ourselves in the presence of God and ask ourselves the questions that St. Ignatius suggested to his first companions during the period of prayer that led to their permanent companionship:
For more information about our history and faith please visit the Australian Jesuit website. This website also contains Jesuit profiles and talks. Find out more about the JesuitsYou may already have spent some time browsing our website, where you will get a sense of the various works of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus. You might find it useful to look up 'Jesuit' on your search engine or in an online encyclopdia, but - be warned - there's a lot of information about the five-hundred-year history of this international order! Make sure that you are subscribed to Province Express, our fortnightly newsletter, to keep up to date with current activities. Meet a Jesuit
If you do not already know a Jesuit and would like to meet a member of the Society of Jesus, please contact us and we can see if we can arrange a meeting. Read on about becoming a Candidate. |
Welcome to the Jesuit Vocations website. Here you can find information about joining us.
"The Society of Jesus is an apostolic body of men of the Church, animated by a deep personal love of Jesus Christ, who as contemplatives in action and in partnership with others, are men on mission, ever searching for the magis."
You may already have a Jesuit friend or acquaintance to whom you can talk to about life as a Jesuit. Spending some time talking to him about how he became a Jesuit and about what appeals to you will probably be helpful as you decide about your future.