What's So Funny about Faith?
In a religious order known for welcoming men with unusual backgrounds, Jake Martin stands out. Before entering the Jesuits, he was a stand-up comedian...
Dorothy Day and the Cardinal
Dorothy Day and Francis Cardinal Spellman often clashed. She was a pacifist; he wasn't. She was frequently critical of the actions of large organizations;...
50th Anniversary of Vatican II
The Second Vatican Council opened in Rome 50 years ago today. The Jesuit John W. O'Malley, author of What Happened at Vatican II, says that the...
Welcome to Andy Otto
Our newest blogger at dotMagis is Andy Otto, a Boston resident who works at Catholic TV in Watertown. Andy caught our eye with his...
Back from Africa
Gary Smith, SJ, recently returned to the U.S. for a spell of R&R after a dozen years working with refugees in Africa. A few...
Cardinal Martini's Testament
Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini died last week. He was a renowned scripture scholar, former archbishop of Milan, a popular writer, and a rare Jesuit...
Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-hsi, RIP
The Chinese Jesuit Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-hsi has died after a beautiful witness to life in the face of death, battling cancer for six...
Two Pilgrims Set Out on the Camino Ignaciano
We've mentioned before the Camino Ignaciano, or the Ignatian Way pilgrimage through Spain. Boston College alumni Greg and Ruth Herrle departed yesterday to begin...
Jerry Fagin, RIP
Fr. Jerry Fagin, SJ, died last week (2012) in New Orleans. I got to know him as I worked as editor of his book...
The Remarkable Mary Ward
Mary Ward was an amazing woman whose vision for an active religious community of women was realized in the Institute of the Blessed Virgin...