New England Province of Jesuits Honors Carolyn and Peter Lynch at Fourth Annual Jesuit Dinner.WATERTOWN, Mass. -- Esteemed Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award Presented at Fundraising Event in Boston The New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. (NE) Province of Jesuits, a regional division of the Society of Jesus Society of Jesus Roman Catholic religious order distinguished in foreign missions. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1412] See : Missionary and composed of more than 375 Jesuits committed to providing education, social justice and spiritual support, today honored Carolyn and Peter Lynch of Marblehead, MA with the Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award at its fourth annual fundraising dinner. The award recognizes those who selflessly self·less adj. Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish: "Volunteers need both selfish and selfless motives to sustain their interest" Natalie de Combray. give of themselves in service to others for the greater glory of God. The NE Province praised the couple for their commitment to charitable and religious causes that seek to enrich the lives of others. (Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : An event photo and caption will be available via newswire on Fri., Oct. 29, 2004.) "We are privileged to accept the 2004 Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award from the New England Province because the Jesuits have truly had a profound impact on our lives," said Peter Lynch. "We can see the meaningful difference the NE Province and Jesuits make everyday, and thank them for their dedication, leadership and collaborative spirit," remarked Carolyn Lynch. The fourth annual Jesuit dinner, hosted by Mary C. Richardson of "Chronicle" on WCVB-TV, was held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Copley Place is an enclosed shopping mall located in the Back Bay section of Boston, Massachusetts. It is part of a complex that includes office buildings, two hotels, and a parking garage. . Leaders from New England's business, education and religious communities comprised the 500+ attendees. Previous Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award recipients include Reverend William B. Neenan, SJ, Archbishop Lawrence J. Burke, SJ and His Eminence His Eminence is a historical style of address for high nobility, still in use as a style of reference to the cardinalate of the Roman Catholic Church. Catholicism Avery Cardinal Dulles, SJ. "Carolyn and Peter truly exemplify the Jesuit tradition of service to others; they are an inspiration to us all," said V. Reverend Thomas J. Regan, SJ, provincial for the NE Province. "Through The Lynch Foundation and their numerous philanthropic efforts, Carolyn and Peter live out the motto of our founder, St. Ignatius, when he said 'love ought to be put more in deeds than in words.' It is for this reason the NE Province honors them with the Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award." For more information on how to support and become involved with the works of the NE Province of Jesuits, please contact Linda Wood O'Connor in the Development Office at 617-607-2891 or loconnor@sjnen.org. About the New England (NE) Province of Jesuits Traditionally known as The Society of Jesus of New England, the NE Province is one of ten Provinces of Jesuits across the US. The NE Province educates and prepares Jesuits for a lifetime of service, shares Ignatian Spirituality both locally and internationally, trains the laity for leadership in the Church, serves in retreat and social justice ministries, and cares for elderly and infirm INFIRM. Weak, feeble. 2. When a witness is infirm to an extent likely to destroy his life, or to prevent his attendance at the trial, his testimony de bene esge may be taken at any age. 1 P. Will. 117; see Aged witness.; Going witness. Jesuits. Jesuits of the NE Province are involved in higher and secondary education, inner-city Nativity Nativity See also Christmas. Neglectfulness (See CARELESSNESS.) Nervousness (See INSECURITY.) Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus. [N.T. Prep middle schools, missionary work Noun 1. missionary work - the organized work of a religious missionary mission work - activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work" da'wah, dawah - missionary work for Islam in the region and abroad, parish and retreat work, hospital and prison ministry, and more. Headquartered in Watertown, MA, the NE Province is a Center for Ignatian Spirituality, offering social, spiritual and volunteer programming. |
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