Jesuit Novices of the Class of 2012

Jesuit Novices of the
Class of 2012

These men entered the Jesuit Novitiate in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, on August 10, 2012. They begin a two-year discernment process before being approved, and fully committing, to live their lives as Jesuits.

SEAN FERGUSON, 19 years old from Englewood, Colorado, recently graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in Denver where he was captain of the rugby team, a Rowdy Spirit Leader at athletic games, and a member of the freshmen and Kairos retreat staffs. His interests include Eastern Religions and all types of sports, especially snow skiing.

MICHAEL KILLEEN, 20 years old from St. Louis, Missouri, was the art editor for the school newspaper in high school and led retreats with his parish youth group. He just finished sophomore year at the University of Missouri where he majored in Spanish and was active in the Newman Center. He recently returned from a mission trip to Peru. He enjoys biking, camping, backpacking, painting, and playing music.

DON PAUL LANDRY, 44 years old from Luling, Louisiana, earned his undergraduate degree in history from Louisiana State University and his law degree from Tulane. A major part of his legal work has been for poor and marginalized clients. He is active at the Jesuit church in downtown New Orleans, Immaculate Conception, and sings in the Cathedral choir. In addition he enjoys reading history.

BRENDAN LOVE, 26 years old from Denver, Colorado, graduated from Regis Jesuit High School, where he ran cross country and track, played in the jazz band all four years, and lead Kairos retreats. He earned a degree in aviation management from Metro State University in Denver, is a licensed pilot, and worked for Jeppeson Aviation. He enjoys participating in team sports and is an avid sports fan.

JOHN PAUL MILES, 25 years old from Germantown, Tennessee, graduated from Christian Brothers High School in Memphis where he was a wrestler and a member of the Lasallian Youth Group. While earning his B.A. in history at from the University of Memphis, he was active in the Catholic Student Association and lead diocesan Search Retreats. He exercises regularly, including lifting weights.

GREGORY OVERBEEK, 20 years old from Huntsville, Alabama, attended Blessed John Paul II High School where he was active in campus ministry and senior retreats and was honored at graduation for exemplifying the ideals of the school. During his sophomore year at Spring Hill College he participated in campus ministry, the discernment group "Holy Grounds," the Pro-Life Club and the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies include jogging and lifting weights.

ARIC SERRANO, 23 years old from Pecos, Texas, has dedicated himself to music all his life and has studied euphonium, piano, and guitar. He has performed live with both jazz and rock bands. Recently he graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor's degree in music education. During his senior year he sponsored one of his friends in RCIA. Reading, camping, and building model airplanes are relaxing for him.