Br. Joe Hoover, SJ
Meet Br. Joe: Playwright, Actor
JOE HOOVER, SJ, is a religious brother in the Society of Jesus, a writer and an actor. As an actor he has appeared in productions Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and regionally. His own plays have been produced in New York City and in his hometown of Omaha. He founded Xavier Theatre and Film to produce new works in the Catholic arts tradition.
His essays, short stories and poetry have appeared in America Magazine, The Sun, Best Catholic Writing, Best Spiritual Writing and Image. His first book, O Death, Where is Thy Sting: A Meditation on Suffering, was published by Orbis Books in December of 2020.
He grew up in Omaha, attended Marquette University and entered the Jesuits in 2002. He has helped lead retreats with the homeless and taught at Red Cloud Indian School, St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School and Brooklyn Jesuit Prep.
He is the poetry editor at America Magazine, lives in the Brooklyn Jesuit Community and is an active member of Crown Heights Mutual Aid.
