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...
by Joe Ertle, SJ | Jan 20, 2026 | Inside Jesuit Life, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 3 mins
Editor’s Note: Jesuit life can seem opaque from the outside. “Inside Jesuit Life” is a new TJP series that invites Jesuits to share their stories of daily life in the Society of Jesus, how they live out their missions, and why they love their vocation. I’ll...
