by Chris Kinkor, SJ | May 21, 2026 | Inside Jesuit Life ~ Approx. 4 mins
In the United States, Saint Louis University’s Bellarmine House of Studies is one of the two “First Studies” programs (the other, Ciszek Hall, is at Fordham University in New York City). During this stage in formation, Jesuit scholastics and brothers spend two or...
by Paul Gillam, SJ | Apr 14, 2026 | Inside Jesuit Life, Religious Life ~ Approx. 5 mins
Novitiate (noun): (1) an early stage of formation in a religious community. (2) the physical house where novices are trained. Example: Paul’s novitiate was from August 2023 to August 2025. His novitiate began in Culver City, California. Novice (noun): a person...
