Dear Mairead,
Just found this, which may be of interest, on a California Jesuit website -
one of the Frequently Asked Questions (though it's the first time I've asked it):
Some Jesuits are priests, some are brothers: what’s the difference?
Jesuits can choose to be priests or brothers. Both groups of men take the
same vows and live and pray in a religious community. Priests are ordained and
administer the Sacraments and celebrate Mass. Although brothers do not feel
called to the life of a priest, they participate fully in the work of the Society
of Jesus, whose mission is "the service of faith and the promotion of justice."
Best wishes,
Jamie
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