Fr. Jack Bentz, S.J.

Areas of work: Catholic Liturgy and Sacramental Life, Men's Ministry, Staff Liaison with Jesuit Community

I grew up on a cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon and graduated from Gonzaga University with degrees in theater and English.

After some years working and starving as an actor in New York and Seattle, I joined the Jesuits.

I have moved around a lot since then, working and living in Yakima, Seattle, Portland, Boise, the Bronx, Mexico and Honduras. I guess it makes sense - I joined a missionary order so moving was in the cards.

What I love: books with maps in the front cover, gardening, meditation, nature, the Spokane River, phone free conversation, and really black coffee.