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:
179th anniversary of the death of P. John Weisskopf (35) d. 1883 at Pandamatenga, Botswana.
Anniversary:
38th anniversary of the death of P. Lorenz von Walter (SAP) (93) d. 2024 at Harare, Zimbabwe.
Jubilee:
Platinum Jubilee of P. Emmanuel GURUMOMBE who celebrates 70 years in the Society today.
Jubilee:
Platinum Jubilee of P. Joseph ARIMOSO who celebrates 70 years in the Society today.
Jubilee:
Platinum Jubilee of P. Tiyowoyechi SILUNGWE who celebrates 70 years in the Society today.
Jubilee:
Platinum Jubilee of P. Chiedza CHIMHANDA who celebrates 70 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.
