Fr. Jason Lewis, MIC
Chaplain to English-speaking pilgrims
St. James Parish, Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina
First Vows: 10/19/2019
Final Vows: 8/13/2022
Priestly Ordination: 8/12/2023
Short Bio
Fr. Jason Lewis is the English Chaplain to English-speaking pilgrims in Medjugorje, a Marian pilgrimage site located in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He oversees all English Masses and pastoral care for English-speaking pilgrims, while also assisting in pastoral care for Spanish-speaking pilgrims. In addition, he leads groups on retreat-style pilgrimages in Medjugorje through the Marian Fathers (for more information, visit: marian.org/pilgrimage).
Previously, Fr. Jason was the Director of the Office of Evangelization and Missions for the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, based at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He also served the parish of St. Mary’s in Plano, Illinois for 15 months in his first assignment as a priest. Fr. Jason is a popular presenter on the topics of the Message of Divine Mercy, Marian spirituality, and life in the Holy Spirit. He is the co-author of the best-selling book, After Suicide: There’s Hope for Them and for You.
Fr. Jason has made numerous appearances on popular TV and radio shows, including several EWTN appearances. He frequently conducts Healing and Transformation services, retreats, and pilgrimages and has a heart for leading people to deep encounters with the living God and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Long Bio
Fr. Jason was born and raised in the Ohio Valley, just 20 miles south of Steubenville, Ohio. His family had a radical conversion through the messages of Our Lady, The Queen of Peace in Medjugorje, which reconciled his parents after 16 years of divorce. The experience led Fr. Jason to Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he entered the pre-theologate program to acquire academic and pastoral formation in preparation for major seminary. He also completed necessary course-work for a master’s degree in philosophy and served as the personal assistant for a year to Dr. Mark Miravalle, well-known professor of Mariology at Franciscan University.
Fr. Jason entered seminary at the Marian House of Studies in Washington, D.C., completing his master’s degree in theology and all coursework for a Licentiate degree with specialization in liturgical-systematic theology as related to the Message and Devotion of the Divine Mercy.
In his leisure, Fr. Jason enjoys sports, nature, and travel, while connected with his ministerial missions. He has numerous videos on YouTube and can be followed in Medjugorje through MaryTV at marytv.tv.
Publications:
After Suicide: There’s Hope for Them and for You
More on Fr. Jason:
The Marian Fathers in Medjugorje
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