The Jesuit Community at Detroit Mercy

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  The Jesuit Community

  Rev. Gerry Albright, S.J. retired professor of biology

  Rev. Jerry Cavanagh, S.J. professor of management and Charles T. Fisher III Chair of business ethics, University of Detroit Mercy

  Rev. Phil Cooke, S.J. pastor, Gesu Parish

  Rev. Peter Etzel, S.J. associate pastor, Gesu Parish

  Rev. Mark George, S.J. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and weekend pastoral supply
  

  Rev. Si Hendry, S.J. director, Catholic Studies Program; teacher, religious studies and philosophy; coordinator, 19th annotation retreats for faculty and administrators at University of Detroit Mercy

  Rev. Tim Hipskind, S.J. co-director, Institute for Leadership and Service; director, Service Learning at University of Detroit Mercy

  Br. Dick Hittle, S.J. certified addictions counselor; writer for "Human Development" a publication of Guest House

  Rev. Steven Hurd, S.J. retreat/spiritual director and director of Internship in Ignatian Spirituality, Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

  Rev. Justin Kelly, S.J. associate professor of religious studies, University of Detroit Mercy

  Rev. Tim McCabe, S.J. director, Pope Francis Center

  Rev. Joel Medina, S.J. adjunct clinical instructor, McAuley School of Nursing; Hispanic ministry; chaplain, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland

  Rev. Raph Shen, S.J. professor of economics, University of Detroit Mercy

  Rev. John Staudenmaier, S.J. sabbatical (2019); consultant, University of Detroit Mercy

  Rev. Gilbert Sunghera, S.J. superior of Jesuit community; associate professor of architecture, University of Detroit Mercy

  Mr. Damian Torres-Botello, S.J. 3rd year Jesuit regent; outreach and audience development, Detroit Mercy Theatre Company

  Rev. Don Vettese, S.J. pastoral and spiritual ministries, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, St. John Providence Hospital in Novi and Washtenaw County Jail; consultant, Not-for-Profit Advancement

  Br. Denis Weber, S.J. minister of Jesuit community; social worker, Pope Francis Center

  Rev. Gary Wright, S.J. pastor, Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church

  Members of this Community Residing Elsewhere

  Rev. James Hug, S.J. chaplain, Adrian Dominican Sisters

  Rev. Mike McDermott, S.J. professor of theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

  Rev. Peter Ryan, S.J. professor of moral theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary; director, College Spiritual Formation

  Rev. Cy Whitaker, S.J. professor and spiritual director of seminarians, College of Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary

  Additional Staff

  Mrs. Ruth Fichter bookkeeper and guestmaster

  Mrs. Pam Pipas, R.N. health care coordinator

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  Jesuit Residence Location

  Home of the Jesuit Community

  University of Detroit Mercy

  Lansing-Reilly Hall

  4001 W. McNichols Road

  Detroit, MI 48221-3038

  

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  Universal Apostolic Priorities

  Universal Apostolic Preferences are the fruit of a process of discernment lasting almost two years. All Jesuits were invited to take part and in addition our mission partners. It concluded with a confirmation from Pope Francis in a special meeting with Fr General Arturo Sosa. The Preferences give a horizon, a point of reference to the whole Society of Jesus. They capture our imaginations and awaken our desires. They unite us in our mission. The new Preferences are four areas vital for our world today. The Society of Jesus will pay special attention to them in the next ten years. We invite you to learn more and take action with us! We want to make a Gospel difference.

  • Showing the way to God: Show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment. Read more.
  • Walking with the Excluded: Walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated, in a mission of reconciliation and justice. Read more.
  • Journeying with the Youth: Accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future. Read more.
  • Caring for our Common Home: Collaborate, with Gospel depth, for the protection and renewal of God’s Creation. Read more.

  To learn more about our Universal Apostolic Priorities, visit the global Jesuit website. 

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  Links to Jesuit Works in Detroit

  Colombiere Conference and Retreat Center (Clarkston, MI)

  Gesu Catholic Church and School

  Loyola High School Detroit

  Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

  Pope Francis Center

  Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church

  University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy