Collegio Jesuits+

• Francis Xavier


  St. Ignatius' best friend and co-founder of the Jesuits; first missionary to India, SE Asia and Japan
• Gerald Manley Hopkins


  One of the greatest Victorian poets; lived in Oxford, England and struggled with depression
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin


  Scientist, paleontologist and theologian; tried to reconcile evolution with Christian theology
• Jacques Marquette


  French missionary and explorer; founded the first European settlements in Michigan; missionary to indigenous peoples; spoke 6 Native American languages/dialects
• Aloysius Gonzaga


  Gave up inheritance, riches, social status to become a Jesuit; ministered to plague victims; died at age of 23
• Juana of Austria


  Only female Jesuit; became a Jesuit is secret
• Isaac Jogues


  French Jesuit; served as a missionary to the Iroquois, Heron, and Mohawks in the New World; martyred
• Stanislaus Kostka

  Patron St. of Poland; ran away from home to Germany to become a Jesuit; saw a vision of Mary and baby Jesus; patron saint of Seattle Prep
• Greg Boyle


  Created Homeboy Industries where ex-gang members can receive support to leave that life, get an education, job training, tattoo removal, etc.
• Robert Bellarmine


  Doctor of the Church (famous theologian and teacher); part of the Counter-Reformation and advisor to the Pope; mentor to Gonzaga
• Matteo Ricci


  His knowledge of Astronomy and science, and adaption of local customs and dress helped him be accepted as a missionary in China
• John Francis Regis


  "Great Father of the Poor;" worked with poor, unwed mothers and orphans; sought fair treatment for lace workers
• Karl Rahner


  German Theologian; considered one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century; great influence on Vatican II