St Paulinus of Nola, bishop Common of Pastors Readings from the Common of Saints: [584] 2 Cor 8:9-15; Ps 40:2+4ab, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 (#721.3); Luke 12:32-34 (#718.3).
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Sts John Fisher, bishop and martyr, and Thomas More, martyr Common of Martyrs Readings from the Common of Saints: [585] 1 Peter 4:12-19 (#716.9); Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 (#715.4); Matt 10:34-39 (#718.3).
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Anniversary:
57th anniversary of the death of P. George Carry (62) d. 1981 at Harare, Zimbabwe.
Anniversary:
39th anniversary of the death of P. Howard Morrison (79) d. 1999 at Lusaka, Zambia.
Anniversary:
32nd anniversary of the death of P. Joseph Gill (HIB) (91) d. 2006 at Dublin, Ireland.
On this day in our Jesuit history...
1546
Paul III, in his Brief Exponi Nobis, empowered the Society to admit coadjutors, both spiritual and temporal.
1556
At Cologne the opening of a College of the Society, destined to protect the faith against heresy in northern Germany.
1611
The first Jesuits arrived in Canada, sent by Father General Claudio Aquaviva, at the request of King Henry IV of France.
1682
Opening of the 12th General Congregation.
1687
Opening of the 13th General Congregation.
1751
Opening of the 17th General Congregation.
1853
Opening of the 22nd General Congregation.
1853
Pieter Beckx is elected Superior General in the 22nd General Congregation.
1980
Pope John Paul II beatifies Jose de Anchieto in Brazil and Kateri Tekakwitha.
1985
James Doyle, S.J. dies Chicago, Professor of Theology.
