Fr. Lorn Snow, S.J., originally from Port Henry, New York, was ordained a Jesuit in 1999. He holds degrees in: Philosophy from Wadhams Hall College in Ogdensburg, New York, Masters in Human Services from John Carroll University, and Masters of Divinity in Theology from Weston School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has worked in the hospice ministry in Cleveland and Manhattan, led youth pilgrimages to the Shrine of Martyrs in Midland, Ontario, and taught at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy.

Fr. Snow came to Gesu as an Associate Pastor in September, 1999. He initiated the Honduras Mission here at Gesu, leading teams of parishioners to Nuevo Paraiso and Montana de Luz twice a year.

He reactivated the 50+ Club by holding monthly gatherings including Mass and dinners. He has led the group on various trips in the U.S. and Canada. The 50+ Club has grown to over 100 people in its membership.

Fr. Snow encourages service to others by implementing several programs through the Social Concerns Commission, including a parish-wide Service Day in which over 600 parishioners were involved.

He is very active in the Youth Ministry at Gesu, and has held retreats for various age groups through out the parish.

" Love shows itself more in deeds than in words" St. Ignatius of Loyola