The Jesuit Community at Detroit Mercy
A Community Always Seeking God's Will
Our collaboration with the laity at Detroit Mercy and in Detroit, flows from our personal relationships with Christ. We see ourselves as companions of Jesus, and we invite others to join us as friends in the Lord. Together, we build up the body of Christ. With our friends and partners, we also reach out to a broadly diverse world because that is where we find God. From experience and reflection, we know meaning, value and divine purpose can be discovered "in all things."
"The real measure of our Jesuit universities,
lies in who our students become."
-
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
-
Jesuit Residence Location
Home of the Jesuit Community
University of Detroit Mercy Lansing-Reilly Hall 4001 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221-3038
-
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.
-
Links to Jesuit Works in Detroit
Do You Have a Calling to Serve Christ?
Pray. Discern. Imagine.
2019-2020 Lansing-Reilly Jesuit Community: front row: Tim McCabe, Joel Medina, Raph Shen, Gilbert Sunghera (community superior), Peter Etzel, Gary Wright, Dick Hittle, Jerry Cavanagh; second row: Tim Hipskind, Phil Cooke, James Hug, Don Vettese, Damian Torres-Botello, Steve Hurd, Mark George, Cy Whitaker, back row: Si Hendry, Justin Kelly, John Staudenmaier, Denis Weber (community minister), Gerry Albright; not pictured: John McDermott and Peter Ryan