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Rest in Peace, Fr. Edward A. Reese, SJA Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, August 20, 10 am at St. Ignatius Church, San FranciscoLearn MoreBackForwardPauseCaption
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News and Inspiration from the Parish
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August 13
Students are coming back to school, those fortunate enough to have summer vacations are returning to a more traditional schedule . . . For a variety of reasons, the "fall of the leaves" presents a time of renewal for our community. Whether it is being together again in meaningful ways, continuing to live God's love as expressed in the Gospels through Mercy & Justice, or a renewal of responsibility of being the primary catechist for your children, the time is always ripe, but especially so in fall.Read More -
July 30
For the last 16 years, together with Dr. Mary Romo, I have had the privilege of accompanying hundreds of adults on their journeys to become Catholic through St. Ignatius’ Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, (previously known as RCIA). My faith has emerged to be the central axis of my life. It has shaped me, guided me, inspired me, and comforted me. My faith is a treasure that has come to touch each facet of my life. Throughout my time with the this community, I have seen the enrichment of so many people who have let faith become their beacon too. At the heart of any Christian endeavor is coming to the understanding that Jesus’ teachings about love can be applied to any situation or circumstance. And as we introduce folks to the Catholic tradition, we do so with this notion in mind. The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) program is ultimately a pathway to discovery and serving as a catechist means we get to participate in the spiritual growth of people who continue to search for God’s presence. As a lifelong Catholic, sharing our faith this way is truly inspiring because we get to see the fruits of our tradition take form.Read More -
July 28
My first exposure to the slave trade outside of something I read in a textbook was a visceral experience I had when I visited the Slavery Memorial at the Christiansted National Historic site when I lived on the island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. St. Croix was a Danish territory from 1733 to 1917 and one of the centers of slave trading in the Caribbean. There are records of more than 100,000 slaves that were brought, confined, auctioned and sold in St. Croix from 1734 to 1803. The Danish West India Company kept meticulous records of the origin, family composition and disposition of each slave which were mostly sourced from what is now modern Ghana in West Africa which was also a Danish colony.Read More
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Events and Activities
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Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fr. Edward A. Reese, SJ, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA. Eddie was born on October 2, 1942, in Alhambra, CA. He entered the Society on September 7, 1961, and professed his final vows July 31, 1981. He was 82 years old and a Jesuit for 63 years. For over 50 years, Eddie’s ministry was devoted to Jesuit secondary education. He served at six Jesuit schools with a perceptive eye for hiring talented faculty and administrators, and a keen ability to be present with students. After ordination, he served a variety of roles at Loyola High School, Los Angeles (1973-1977); as assistant principal for Academics (1978-1980) and principal (1980-1994) at Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose; director of Personal Development, St. Ignatius College, Australia (1994-1995); assistant to the president, Jesuit High School, Sacramento (1995-1996); president, Brophy College Preparatory, Phoenix (1996-2016); and as beloved president of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco since 2016. Earlier this summer he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer and moved to hospice care in the infirmary at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center. He noted the warm welcome and excellent care he received there. He was predeceased by his brother, James, and sister, Gwendolen Makowski. He is survived by his brother, Fr. Thomas J. Reese, SJ.Read More -
Thursday, August 21, 10:30 AM
Looking for a new way to pray? Our Lectio Divina ("Divine Reading") Prayer Group meets weekly on Thursdays at 10:30 am in the Accolti Room in the back of Fromm Hall. Join us!Read More -
Saturday, August 23, 8:35 AM - 4:15 PM
Join other parishioners every Saturday to pray the Rosary. Groups meet at at 8:35 am and 4:15 pm in the Church.Read More
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