Cannonball Club
Moderator:
Ralph Houlihan, S.J.
The Cannonball Club provides support activity for those who think God might be calling them to be a Jesuit priest or brother, or if they just want to learn more about the Jesuits.
The club, which is open to all students, meets four times each school year, celebrating mass and a meal together with the Jesuits.
Why is it called the "Cannonball" Club?
The club is referred to as the "Cannonball" Club in honor of St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus. In 1521, Ignatius of Loyola was badly injured by a cannonball as a young knight in battle in Pamplona while defending the honor of the Spanish king. During his convalescence he read about Jesus Christ and some Legends of the Saints. He became enlightened, realizing that he was looking for something more in his life, beyond the riches, honors and fame he was pursuing in the king's service. He was being called to a life in the service of God and others. Thus, he left his family's castle after his recovery to study, teach and minister to those in need. Ignatius eventually established an order of like-minded men, which he called the Society of Jesus, more commonly known as the Jesuits.
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Did You Know?
In 1983, Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J. became the 29th Superior General of the Society of Jesus.