Jesuit Regency at Xavier
August 21, 2019
In order to be ordained as a member of the Society of Jesus, one must undergo the four stages of Jesuit formation (Novitiate, First Studies, Regency, and Theology Studies). It is a long process, lasting anywhere between 10-15 years, focused on cultivating the mind and heart of a future Jesuit leader. This year, the College of Arts and Sciences is excited to welcome David Inczauskis, S.J., Visiting Faculty of Spanish in the Department of Classics and Modern Languages, as he enters into his regency.
During regency, a Jesuit brother enters into active Jesuit ministry work. Most typically, this is done through teaching. The emphasis on regency work proves particularly important to the Society of Jesus, as most priests work this full-time job in addition to priesthood.
Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Inczauskis realized at a young age that priesthood might be his path. However, he brushed those thoughts aside and it was not until his junior year of undergraduate studies he discovered how suited he was to join the Society of Jesus. The strong bend toward social justice and the call to “find God in all things” attracted him to a life dedicated fully to God. Once he finished his undergraduate education in Religion and Spanish at Wake Forest University, Inczauskis entered the Society of Jesus.
After the first stage of Jesuit formation ends, novices, who are officially newly-vowed Jesuits, move into First Studies. During this second stage of formation, Inczauskis studied at Loyola University, Chicago. There, he earned two Master’s degrees in Spanish and Social Philosophy. Inczauskis’ academic focus provides him the tools needed in order to more effectively accompany Hispanic immigrants in the United States. Most recently, Inczauskis published a book which focuses on the Jesuit work through theatre in Honduras, titled “Fragua: el teatro jesuita de Centroamerica.”
David Inczauskis is excited to be teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences at Xavier. He looks forward to the challenges that come with teaching 8AM courses. Most importantly, he looks forward to being present in the lives of his students. He is excited to build strong relationships and mentorships with them during their formation period, as well as his own.