Australia
Rwanda
every greeting upon entering a new place. The warmth and
kindness of the Rwandan people indeed made us feel most
welcome in a place that, while far from home, quickly came to
feel like home. Our trip to Rwanda allowed us to discover a
greater appreciation for our common mission in Jesuit schools
and to experience a sense of companionship with people from
diverse backgrounds. Having a direct experience of being a part
of the largest educational network in the world made St. Ignatius
School’s motto In all Things to Serve resonate with our students,
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who have been formed to respond to the call to be men for and
with others. A retreat for members of all three schools, modeled
on the Discovery Retreat that our sophomores experience at the
Prep, was a highlight of our time together. During prayer,
reflection and sharing, the boys from the three schools
deepened their bonds of friendship and were enriched in their
faith by seeing how it was expressed by their new companions.
When we arrived at St. Ignatius, we were welcomed as friends
from two Jesuit schools in the United States; the students
hosting our students were their host brothers. Friends and
bothers were indeed what we became in those two weeks as we
experienced what the delegates of JESEDU-Rio2017 envisioned -
global companionship so that our school communities can see
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themselves as a part of a universal body with a universal
mission. Whether we are a current student, parent, faculty
member or alumnus, it is inspiring to know that we all share in
this global companionship and universal mission with our
brothers and sisters in Jesuit institutions throughout the world.
May God continue to bless you and your families.
Brian Carney
Vice President for Mission & Identity
Ireland
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