California resident Joe Arrigo has worked in several sales departments since graduating from California State University at Long Beach. Joe Arrigo also attended a Jesuit high school, which continues to shape his religious beliefs.
Jesuits, or the Society of Jesus, was established in the 16th century under the reign of Pope Paul III. Today, the Jesuit order is the largest of its kind in the Catholic Church. In addition to following the traditional tenets of Catholicism, all Jesuit members take on three vows. In order to devote themselves completely to religious endeavors, Jesuits must live in community, as well as renounce worldly matters and material gains by committing to a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience to their mission and the Scripture.
However, priests must adhere to an additional vow. While many Jesuits are laypeople, those that become priests may eventually take on the fourth and final vow of obedience to the Pope. Those who take the fourth vow may be sent on mission trips anywhere in the world at the Pope’s order.
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