A new archbishop has been ordained for the Archdiocese of Keewatin-LePas. Archbishop Fr. Susai Jesu, O.M.I., was consecrated last month to oversee the ministry of over 50,000 Catholics in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Archbishop Jesu came from humble beginnings in India, but found his calling very early in life.
“I’m the fourth child in my family,” said Archbishop Fr. Susai Jesu, O.M.I.. “I have two older sisters, one older brother and a younger sister who is a religious nun. I was born in a village called Pushpavanam, Ramnad District in Tamil Nadu, South India. My parents are farmers and I used to help them in the field.
“I come from a very traditional Catholic family where my mother was very spiritual and religious. She went daily to the church for both morning prayers at 4:30 a.m., and evening prayers at 6:30 p.m., and would take me with her. My mother inspired me to go to church to pray every day.