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The campus community is invited to celebrate the Jesuit Feast of All Saints” on Tuesday, November 5 when the Jesuit community hosts a screening of “The Mission” in Loyola Hall.  Pizza will be served at 6:30 p.m.  The movie will start at 6:45 p.m. followed by a discussion. Please RSVP to Rev. Thomas R. Slon, SJ, at slont@canisius.edu

“The Mission” is an 18th century period drama about the experiences of Spanish Jesuits trying to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.  The movie stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons and Liam Neeson.

Submitted by: Rev. Patrick J. Lynch, professor emeritus, Religious Studies & Theology