Brennan is originally from Bremerton, Washington and entered the Society of Jesus in 2020, right after graduating from the University of Notre Dame. Currently, he's teaching Social Studies at Loyola High School in Detroit, Michigan, and when not in his classroom or coaching, he likes to explore Detroit's neighborhoods and keep up on his reading.
Joined in 2023 3 posts bdoursj@thejesuitpost.org
Since his passing, the world has been commemorating the extraordinary life and ministry of Pope Francis. Brennan Dour, SJ reflects that what distinguishes the late pontiff’s example was above all his humanity and humility. His life reminds us that ordinary people are called to extraordinary discipleship
The Catholic Church in the United States is kicking off its first eucharistic congress since before the Second World War. Brennan reflects on his first-hand experience of renewal by walking alongside thousands of faithful pilgrims.
A giant of the Counter-Reformation, St. Peter Canisius, a saint we celebrate today, offers a helpful perspective on how to engage with your ideological foes, inside or outside the Church.