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A Deacon’s Diary: I’m a Deacon Now…The Latest Stop on an Unpredictable Journey

A Deacon’s Diary: I’m a Deacon Now…The Latest Stop on an Unpredictable Journey

by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Nov 17, 2022 | A Deacon's Diary    ~ Approx. 3 mins

The first time I went to New York City I was in my mid-twenties, and my best friend, Jeremy, called me and proposed an adventure, “let’s go to New York for a weekend!” I’m not a very spontaneous person, but I loved the idea!  Every single step to make this weekend...

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The Jesuit Novitiate can be mysterious for family and friends of novices. Paul Gillam, SJ, a Jesuit who took First Vows in August 2025, shares his reflections on the novitiate experience.

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