125th anniversary of the death of F. John Göll (80) d. 1952 at Chishawasha, S. Rhodesia.
Anniversary:
61st anniversary of the death of P. John O'Leary (88) d. 2016 at Los Gatos, CA, USA.
Birthday:
128th birthday of P. John MUJDRICA (born this day in 1949).
Jubilee:
Granite Jubilee of P. Thomas PLASTOW who celebrates 90 years in the Society today.
On this day in our Jesuit history...
1549
The first band of missioners to Brazil set sail from Lisbon. Sent by Ignatius, they include the Superior, Manuel Nobrega.
1645
The death of Henry Morse, known as the "Priest of the Plague" because of his care for the plague-stricken. He was martyred at Tyburn, England, by being hanged, drawn and quartered.
1833
Father General John Roothaan wrote the Ordinatio de Mineverali that granted Jesuit schools permission to charge tuition in line with other reputable day schools in the country. Poor students, however,were not to be turned away.
1953
The dedication of the Philosophate at Spring Hill, Alabama.
1956
Neil Boyton, S.J. dies. He was a teacher at Regis, a friend of youth, and pastoral worker at St.Ignatius Parish, NY.
2000
Peter Levi dies, age 68. . Ex-Jesuit, poet, Oxford don.
