What is a province?

On a worldwide basis, Jesuits are organized into geographic provinces, primarily for training young Jesuits or "novices," caring for elderly Jesuits, and missioning men to schools, parishes, retreat houses and other ministries. The ten provinces in the United States make up the "US Assistancy." The Assitancy is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Who leads a province?

Each province is governed by a Provincial Superior, who is appinted by the Superior General in Rome. Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J. is the current Provincial of the New Orleans Province.

What are the Provincial's responsibilities?

The Provincial assigns or "missions" individual Jesuits. He is also responsible for the well-being of Jesuits and the fiscal well-being of Jesuit facilities such as the school for novices at St. Charles College in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, and Ignatius Residence, the retirement home for Jesuits, in New Orleans.

How big is the New Orleans Province?

The New Orleans Province is comprised ot ten states in the southern and southwestern United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The Jesuits within the New Orleans Province are sometimes referred to as "The Southern Jesuits."

How many Jesuits are there?

Worldwide, there are some 21,000 men serving on six continents. (None in Antarctica!) Within the New Orleans Province, there are 230 Jesuits serving in two institutions of higher education, four high schools, eight parishes, and five retreat houses. The Jesuits of the New Orleans Province include over 40 in training and a dedicated core of 23 Jesuits serving in eight foreign countries spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

How are province operations funded?

Province operations depend upon the spiritual and financial generosity of friends and benefactors.

How often do the Southern Jesuits launch capital campaigns?

This is the first capital campaign ever undertaken by the New Orleans Province.