Jesuit associated college?

Lourdes
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:17:07 +0000

Georgetown’s Jesuit Community

The Society of Jesus has been an integral part of the University throughout its history. While the University and the Jesuit Community are distinct and separately governed entities, they are united in the long tradition and common spirit of learning and faith that characterize Georgetown.

The Jesuits who live and work at the University are a visible sign of Georgetown’s ongoing commitment to its Catholic, Jesuit heritage. President John J. DeGioia created a Jesuit seminar for members of Georgetown’s board of directors and other senior University officers to specifically discuss the Catholic and Jesuit tradition and the ways that tradition relates to and enhances Georgetown’s educational mission, diversity and future initiatives.

In 2007-2008, 58 members of the Society of Jesus lived on campus – in the residence halls and in the Jesuit Community. Twenty-five Jesuits held teaching positions in the University. An additional 10 Jesuits served the Georgetown community as administrators or in traditional pastoral capacities, 14 are engaged as graduate students, two are retired and the remainder serve in other ministries as friends, advisers, and mentors to students.