Traditionally on this day, we remember from Scripture St. Aaron, priest (cf. Ex. 4:14,16) [from the Roman Martyrology].
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Traditionally on this day, we remember from Scripture St. Esther, queen (cf. Es. 5:1-14) [from the Roman Martyrology].
Anniversary:
173rd anniversary of the death of P. John Weisskopf (35) d. 1883 at Pandamatenga, Botswana.
Anniversary:
32nd anniversary of the death of P. Lorenz von Walter (SAP) (93) d. 2024 at Harare, Zimbabwe.
Jubilee:
Golden Jubilee of P. Ugenio PHIRI who celebrates 50 years of Priesthood today.
Jubilee:
Coral Jubilee of S. Sean Tanaka SHONIWA who celebrates 35 years in the Society today.
On this day in our Jesuit history...
1798
In July, day uncertain, the colossal silver statue of St. Ignatius, in the Gesu, Rome, was carried off by French officials and melted down.
1798
The colossal silver statue of Ignatius in the Gesù in Roma was carried off by French officials during the revolution and melted down. (The exact day is uncertain.)
1901
The Law of July 1st forbids Jesuits to live in communities in France.
1934
Michael Jacobs, S.J. dies. The first Iroquois priest is ordained.
1981
The Jesuit School of Theology in Chicago suspends its operations.
1984
John M. Corridan, S.J. dies the "Waterfront Priest".
1987
Br. Patrick Sheehy (Chicago) becomes the first brother to be President of a Jesuit High School in the USA.
1993
Thomas Burke, S.J. dies. Counselor, retreat master, and founder of the Program to Promote the Spiritual Exercises.
