Kibeho, Rwanda Pilgrimage

Fr. Jonathan St. André, TOR

Fr. Jonathan St. André is a Franciscan Friar of the Third Order Regular (T.O.R.) and a priest. Fr. Jonathan currently serves as the Vice President of Franciscan Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is a 1996 graduate of Franciscan University where he studied mental health, theology and philosophy. Fr. Jonathan professed his vows in 2000 and received his Mdiv degree in 2005 in preparation for priesthood. He was ordained in 2006. Fr. Jonathan also has a Master of Arts in Franciscan Studies from St. Bonaventure University in New York and a Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Organizations from the University of Dayton. Fr. Jonathan has been blessed to serve in various ministries within his community including vocation formation, University Campus Ministry and Formation of the Men in the Novitiate. His interests include cycling and reading. He grew up in Northern Virginia and is the oldest of four children. Fr. Jonathan is also a frequent contributor for Faith and Reason's weekly Scripture Reflection series. 

Immaculée Ilibagiza

Immaculée Ilibagiza is a survivor of the Rwandan genocide whose ministry focuses on the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in the work of personal and cultural transformation. Once freed, she was able to secure a job with the United Nations and immigrate to the United States. She began to share her story with world dignitaries, school children, multinational corporations, churches, and numerous conferences. She also wrote four books, most popularly, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, a New York Times bestseller. Ilibagiza has received honorary doctoral degrees from The University of Notre Dame, Saint John's University, Seton Hall University, Siena College and Walsh University. She has been recognized and honored with numerous humanitarian awards including the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace 2007 and the American Legacy's Women of Strength & Courage Award. Immaculée Ilibagiza has been featured in the Franciscan University Presents episode Our Sorrows and the Seven Sorrows Rosary.