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The formation of a Jesuit is divided into five stages, four of which are supported by the generosity of benefactors.
- Novitiate: This is a two-year introduction to Jesuit life, highlighting spiritual formation. Novices of the English Canada Province join those of the French Canada Province in Montreal, QC. Average annual cost per novice: $33,000.
- Philosophy: Philosophy studies extend over 2 or 3 years and take place in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada. Average annual cost per student: $24,000.
- Regency: During this phase of formation the men work in a Jesuit apostolate and are supported by the local community where they live. This phase usually lasts 2 years.
- Theology: This is a four-year program culminating in Ordination to the priesthood. Students attend Regis College in Toronto, ON. Average annual cost per student: $25,000.
- Tertianship: This is the final year of Jesuit formation and occurs about five years after Ordination, just prior to Final Vows. The central element of the program is the 30-day Spiritual Exercises. Average annual cost for one Tertian: $25,000.
How the numbers work:
Average cost per year per man: $26,300
Average cost for the basic formation of a single Jesuit: $263,000
Jesuits in Formation
Training Jesuits to Serve for the Greater Glory of God
1st Year Novices
Eric Hanna
Adam Hincks
Daniel Leckman
Edward (Ted) Penton
Juan Trujillo
2nd Year Novices
Edmund Lo
John O'Brien
Santiago Rodriguez
Artur Suski
First Studies
Paul H. Robson
Jason N. Vaz
Regents
Marc de Asis
Hugh O'Hara
Gregory Kennedy
Matthew Livingstone
Theologians
Michael Knox
William Mbugua
John Meehan
Gerard Ryan
Trevor Scott
Teofilo Ugaban
Hendrikus van Meijel
Special Studies/Ministry
Desmond Buhagar
Jeffrey Burwell
Sami Helewa
Jesuits from Africa and South Asia
Ahilaraj Sivarajah
Luc B. Amoussou
Mathieu Béré
Hugues Bokouamanga
Zaoro Hyacinthe Loua
Boniface Mbouzao
Hasiniaina Rakotoarisoa
Ackson Mooya
Kelvin Mulenga Chonzi