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
Kevin Kelly
2nd Year Novices
Adam Lalonde
First Studies
Eric Hanna
Adam Hincks
Daniel Leckman
Edmund Lo
John O'Brien
Edward (Ted) Penton
Santiago Rodriguez
Artur Suski
Regents
Hugh O'Hara
Paul Robson
Jason Vaz
Theologians
Marc de Asis
Gregory Kennedy
Matthew Livingstone
William Mbugua
Gerard Ryan
Trevor Scott
Hendrikus van Meijel
Special Studies/Ministry
Robert Allore
Desmond Buhagar
Jeffrey Burwell
Elton Fernandes
Sami Helewa
Michael Knox
William Mbugua
John Meehan
Teo Ugaban
In Tertianship
Michael Rosinski
John Sullivan
Jesuits from Africa and South Asia
Luc B. Amoussou
Hugues Bokouamanga
Fratern Masawe
Boniface Mbouzao
Hasiniaina Rakotoarisoa
Eduardo E. Soto Parra