Photography by Mr. DuRoss
On Wednesday, several hundred excited students piled into the Terry Center for a morning mass to start their first retreat as members of the Jesuit Community. Father Pepe started off the students exciting day with an amazing morning mass, reminding all of them the meaning of faith and brotherhood to start the day. From there, the...
On August 30, 2022, over a thousand students and teachers poured into the Terry Center. As one observes, many teachers and students adorned themselves with flashing red ties. Then, the students hush as the procession begins. This marks the first time that Jesuit Dallas held an all-school Mass of the Holy Spirit since 2019.
Significance
The Mass of the Holy Spirit...
On August 19, 2022, the entire school gathered in the Terry Center for a prayer service. However, this first day of school prayer service is different from those of other years. This year's prayer service signaled the first time an entire student body convened in the Terry Center in three years. This year's Profile of the Graduate theme is...
During the spring of every year, the Sophomore class spends a Wednesday in March participating in a year-long tradition: the Sophomore retreat. All grades in Jesuit have their own retreat experiences, with some occurring at later (or earlier) dates than others. However, they each differ in the experiences offered to the students. For Sophomores, the themes are about their...
As always, the hallways of Jesuit Dallas are congested with students and teachers in passing periods. However, you might have seen a man with a clerical collar walking by in the hallways. Well, he must be one of the three new Jesuit priests on staff! Here are their stories about their paths to priesthood.
Sylvester Tan, SJ
EARLY LIFE
Born to a...
Every Wednesday morning, Jesuit holds prayer services in which students get to further their education, faith, and ability to understand the situations that surround them. This past week's prayer service was all about inter-religious prayer, and how to understand others who aren't Catholics, and their beliefs. I was honored to interview the seniors who spoke at it.
An Interview With...
The Campus Ministry Staff has always worked tirelessly for Jesuit, planning masses, examens, prayers, and retreats. Recently, the team has received its newest member: Dorrie Andrews. This week, The Roundup interviewed Mrs. Andrews to gain insight into her role at Campus Ministry.
Why did you pick being part of the Campus Ministry Staff, as opposed to another job?
"When I learned...
At the beginning of the year, Mr. Earsing and Mr. Garrison reflected on their own prayer services to start this year at Jesuit. Instead of focusing on one of the six profiles of the graduate, like they did in the past, the administration looked to focus on the idea of "gathering our companions," as we transition into a more...
