Newcomers 2009
The 23 novices on these pages join the 20 we
presented in our Fall issue in making up this year’s “class” of Jesuit
novices in the United States.
In the summer of 2011 they’ll take first vows and then head to first studies, to earn degrees in philosophy and other fields. After that they’ll work at Jesuit ministries, frequently high schools, for three years, and then on to three years of theology studies followed by ordination for those who have chosen priestly ministry. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers!
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Timothy Breen Redondo Beach, California Tim, 19, graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles and studied theology and Spanish at Loyola University Chicago for a year. He worked in campus ministry at Loyola and has assisted with young adult ministry and confirmation preparation at his parish. He enjoys baseball, soccer, and science fiction. (California Province) |
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Stephen Calme Cincinnati Steve, 28, attended St. Xavier High in Cincinnati and has a BA in English from Boston College and an MA in education from Notre Dame. He taught Spanish and English at a Catholic high school in Florida and was a research consultant in Washington, D.C. He interned with Atlantic Monthly and studied abroad in Ecuador. He enjoys ultimate Frisbee. (Chicago Province) |
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Gregory Celio Fullerton, California Greg, 27, has a bachelor’s in history and a master’s in education from Notre Dame, where he was also involved in campus ministry. He taught social studies, math, science, and physical education at Catholic schools in Nashville. He enjoys music, singing, playing the guitar, a variety of sports, cooking Italian food, and traveling. (California Province) |
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Justin Claravall Artesia, California Justin, 23, has a BA in art history and architecture from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He worked as a tutor and after-school science instructor and did internships with art galleries. Studying in Rome and working with the poor in the Philippines fueled his vocational pursuit with the Jesuits. He enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing the ukulele. (California Province) |
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Jeff Dorr Milwaukee Jeff, 25, graduated from Marquette University High in Milwaukee and earned a BA in history from Xavier University in Cincinnati and an MA in education from Creighton University in Omaha. He caddied for years, was a camp counselor for kids with disabilities, and taught at Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. He enjoys golf and soccer. (Wisconsin Province) |
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Kevin Gunn Houston Kevin, 27, graduated from Texas A&M in Galveston with a bachelor’s degree in maritime administration. He was on the varsity sailing team there, and he went on to work as a sail maker and a sailing instructor. He’s also worked as a freshwater and saltwater sailing coach at camps and yacht clubs in New York, Maine, and Montana. (New Orleans Province) |
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Stefanus Hendrianto Bangka Island, Indonesia Hendri, 34, has a law degree from Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia, an MA in legal studies from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, and a PhD in law from the University of Washington. He was a lawyer in Jakarta and worked for the International Monetary Fund and the Dutch government. He enjoys jogging, badminton, and cooking. (Oregon Province) |
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Anthony Jimenez San Diego Anthony, 28, has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Humboldt State in California. He worked in community health outreach for a public health department, and he ran self-improvement programs at a county jail as a volunteer. Last year he made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Egypt. He enjoys running and lifting weights. (California Province) |
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Peter Keefner St. Louis Peter, 33, graduated from Creighton Prep and then from Creighton University in Omaha with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. He worked at the Missouri Botanical Gardens and as a pharmacy technician in St. Louis. He also volunteered at Loyola Academy, a Jesuit middle school in St. Louis. He enjoys camping, hiking, and biking. (Missouri Province) |
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Thomas Keeley Belleville, Illinois TJ, 19, graduated from St. Louis University High and then studied English literature at Washington University in St. Louis. Film and media studies are among his other academic interests. His work experience includes tutoring, highway construction, and baling hay. He was active in his parish as a eucharistic minister, lector, and retreat leader. (Missouri Province) |
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David Lugo Houston David, 22, graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s in physics. He was a math and physics tutor there and worked in retreat ministry at St. Mary’s Catholic Center. He also worked in communications with Amigos de las Americas, an organization that sends volunteers to Latin America. His interests include jazz saxophone and travel. (New Orleans Province) |
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Adam Mescher Mequon, Wisconsin Adam, 23, graduated from Marquette University High and has a BA from Marquette University, where he studied theology and Spanish. He worked in his dad’s appliance repair business and as a teacher’s aide for the developmentally disabled. He used his knowledge of Spanish on service trips to the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, and Honduras. (Wisconsin Province) |
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Gregory Ostdiek Beavercreek, Ohio Greg, 40, has a BA in English from the University of Dayton and an MA in English and an MS in mechanical engineering from Penn State. He served in the navy for twelve years, including several tours in the Middle East. He taught physics at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. Two of his uncles are Franciscans. (Detroit Province) |
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Andrew Otto Framingham, Massachusetts Andy, 24, has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Curry College in Massachusetts. He worked at Disney World, CBS-TV in Boston, and in client management. He has volunteered at homeless ministries in the Boston area and as a eucharistic minister and lector at St. Ignatius Church in Chestnut Hill. His brother, Brent, is also a Jesuit. (New England Province) |
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Joshua Peters Detroit Joshua, 31, graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High and earned a BA in American Studies from the University of Dayton. He worked in campus ministry at his high school alma mater and in retreat ministry at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford, Ohio. He also worked as an organic gardener, and he once bowled a 290. (Detroit Province) |
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Adam Rosinski Philadelphia Adam, 24, has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from the University of Scranton. During his college years he worked as a parish sacristan, a waiter, and a caterer. He has chaperoned parish youth group trips, coordinated retreats, and taught high school religion. He spent eight years playing with an Irish American band. (Maryland Province) |
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Joseph Sandoval Albuquerque Joseph, 47, has a bachelor’s in economics from Arizona State and also studied graphic design at the University of New Mexico and photography at the New York Institute of Photography. He taught finance at Central New Mexico Community College and worked as a bank examiner for the Treasury Department. Cross-country running is his sport. (New Orleans Province) |
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Kyle Shinseki Honolulu Kyle, 36, has a BA in planning from MIT, an MA in urban planning from UCLA, and an MBA from Northwestern. He worked at Procter & Gamble as an assistant brand manager and at the National Council of La Raza as development director. His interests include community development and Hispanic studies, and he enjoys cooking. (Chicago Province) |
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Derek Stevens
Orange, California Derek, 22, has a bachelor’s degree in theology and psychology from Loyola Marymount University in L.A. He worked as a youth minister and enjoys martial arts, fishing, hunting, and European history. A travel highlight was a self-planned Ignatian pilgrimage to Europe with another California Province novice in summer 2009. (California Province) |
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Gilbert Stockson
Reading, Pennsylvania Gil, 29, has a bachelor’s in history from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in theology from Notre Dame. He worked at a New York financial analysis firm and served as a volunteer at De La Salle High School, a Cristo Rey–style school in Portland, Oregon, for two years. His interests include reading, running, and soccer. (Maryland Province) |
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Jeffrey Sullivan Indianapolis Jeff, 28, has a bachelor’s in English from Creighton University in Omaha. He served with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Milwaukee as a paralegal helping domestic-violence victims. He also taught for two years at the Jesuit led Working Boys Center in Quito, Ecuador, and worked at a grade school on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. (Wisconsin Province) |
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Patrick Turner Bloomington, Illinois Patrick, 22, has a BA in business and a minor in theology from Saint Louis University. During college he worked in campus ministry, as a resident assistant, and as a cantor. He spent a semester in London and went on a mission trip to Honduras. He worked on the trading floor at a St. Louis brokerage firm, and he’s also traveled extensively in Europe. (Missouri Province) |
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