Fr. Mark Mossa, S.J., of the Religious Studies department, professed his solemn final vows in the Society of Jesus during a public Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 30 at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Watch a video of the ceremony here.
Fr. Mossa currently serves as the Program Director of the Canizaro Center for Catholic Studies at Loyola University New Orleans and as a Visiting Assistant Professor. His contributions to the university community extend to the Loyola Institute for Ministry, where he has served as a facilitator in the LIM Extension Program and celebrated Masses for various events, including the Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership and Vigil Masses for graduates.
Jesuit formation follows a structured path spanning approximately 16 years:
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A 2-year novitiate culminating in vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
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3 years of academic studies alongside ministry
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3 years of regency, teaching at educational institutions
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3 years of theological studies followed by ordination
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Roughly 5 years of priesthood before Tertianship, which includes a 30-day retreat and leads to final vows
The LIM community congratulates Fr. Mossa on reaching this significant milestone in his Jesuit vocation.