Elder Jesuits | Wisconsin Province Jesuits

The Jesuits - Wisconsin Province Society of Jesus

They work for God in this life and save retirement for the next. Most Jesuits continue in active ministry well into their 70s, 80s, and even their 90s.

Caring for our elder priests and brothers is a labor of love. When advanced age, frail health or some other need for special care arises, they join the Jesuit Community at St. Camillus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Here the men receive a holistic model of care designed to meet their physical and spiritual needs while preserving the tenets of community life and apostolic availability.

Because Jesuits take a vow of poverty, the needs of our elder men are met by pooling resources from salaried Jesuits, Medicare, Social Security, and charitable contributions.

A MINISTRY OF UNCEASING PRAYER

Among our elder Jesuits are: former teachers, pastors, spiritual directors, missionaries, and administrators.

They pray daily for the Church, the Society of Jesus and for all who partner with us in mission.

You are welcome to submit a prayer request here.

Fr. James Gladstone, SJ

The Jesuits at St. Camillus

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Elder Jesuit Profiles

Fr. John Naus, SJ (aka, Tumbleweed the Clown): At age 84, this Professor of Philosophy is a familiar and well-loved presence on the Marquette University Campus for over 46 years. Neither advanced age nor infirmity keeps him from doing what he loves most being a Jesuit in the service of others. (August 2009)

80 Years a Jesuit and Still Singing Strong: There are a few things about life that Fr. Bill Kegel, SJ, thinks you should know. (July 2009)

Men for Others - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: If you combine the years Frs. Bob and Jim Fitzgerald have served as Jesuits, it would total more than a century. These twin brothers shared an admiration of their Jesuit instructors at Creighton Prep AND a call to a Jesuit vocation. (July 2008)