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God uses the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola  to reveal inspirations for a religious community to Aron while working at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio.

God brings two Franciscan University students, Matthew and Thomas, together before the Blessed Sacrament in Houston, with inspirations for a new religious community.

The Founding .  At Franciscan University of Steubenville, God unites Matthew, Thomas and Aron in prayer, reflection on the Philippians 2 hymn, and their inspirations for religious life. God inspires Matthew to communicate His invitation to the

First Profession of Vows.   Following Matthew's 30-Day Spiritual Exercises, God confirms his call to poverty, chastity and obedience. On October 29, Matthew and Aron offer their First Profession of 3-year vows of poverty, chastity, and obedien

Invitation to Denver.  After visiting the seminary in Denver, the community has supper with Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap.  Archbishop Chaput invites the community to move to Denver. The Servants adopt St. Ignatius Loyola’s Form

Br. John and Br. Paul serve the community of Denver and beyond. While Br. Paul is teaching high school Theology, Br. John is in seminary. Both Servants continue leading retreats across the country. Additionally, they embark on their commun

Approval of Statutes.  Archbishop Charles Chaput approves the statutes of the Servants of Christ Jesus as a Private Association of the Faithful. On November 23, Archbishop Chaput establishes Saint John the Baptist Chapel at the residence of th

Perpetual Vows.  On December 17, Br. John and Br. Paul profess perpetual vows, forever committing themselves to poverty, chastity and obedience. Additionally in 2011, the Servants contract with the Archdiocese to provide Catholic Campus Minist

The Servants apostolates continue to grow as they lead a one-month Third World Immersion to India, where they serve with the Missionaries of Charity. The number of retreats and formation experiences increase in Denver as well as across the country.&

Ordination . On May 18, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, ordains Fr. John Ignatius and Fr. Paul Kostka as the first priests of the Servants of Christ Jesus. Also in 2013, Br. James Claver renews his vows to the community.

Community growth.  On November 1, Br. James Claver professes perpetual vows, becoming the third perpetually professed member of the Servants of Christ Jesus.

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver ordains Br. James as a Deacon on February 14. Br. James serves St. Pius X Catholic Church in Aurora, CO while continuing studies for the priesthood. Brother Thomas moves to Denver to begin an applicant year with th

In Rome on Ash Wednesday, Fr. John Ignatius and Fr. Paul Kostka are commissioned by Pope Francis to be Missionaries of Mercy during the Jubilee Year of Mercy.  On May 14, Fr. James Claver is ordained as the third priest of the Servants of

Preaching, teaching and spiritual exercises apostolates continue to grow as the number of camps served increases, the number of spiritual exercises opportunities grows and the number of retreats directed around the country expand. As Br. Thomas

Fr. John and Fr. Paul's commission as Missionaries of Mercy is extended and their pilgrimage culminates with formation given directly by the Holy Father and the opportunity to greet Pope Francis following his presentation. On September 15 on the mem

On August 24 on the Feast of St. Bartholomew, Br. Peter Xavier offers his First Profession of 3-year vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver prior to beginning seminary studies on Aug

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