As we continue to celebrate the 500th Year of St. Ignatius’ conversion, we also recognize and give appreciation to our Jesuit priests’ long years of service as educators, heads of apostolic missions rendering community service, retreat masters, parish priests, counsellors, among others.
In many religious communities, Jubilee is celebrated on the 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75 and 80 plus years of profession in the community. In the Old Testament world, the time of Jubilee was taken very seriously and with great joy.
Today’s connotation of Jubilee comes from Latin meaning ‘to shout with joy’; hence, the reason for using this word in a manner of celebration.
It is in the spirit of gratitude that we therefore invite you to donate to the Elderly and Infirm Fund in order to defray the increasing costs of care of our elderly and infirm Jesuits.
