Fr. Jeff is not incardinated in the Diocese of Salt Lake City and resides in Texas.  He is a valued part of the Utah Catholic Schools Office and represents our Catholic Schools throughout Utah.

Fr, Jeff Putthoff, SJ, is a Jesuit priest with over 27 years as a priest, and he has been a member of the Jesuit community for 40 years. He is passionate about creating healing communities, empowering young people, promoting brain health, and finding God in all things. He has served in various capacities throughout his career, including as a high school teacher, associate pastor, executive director, high school president, and educational consultant. He leverages his expertise in organizational dynamics, leadership, brain health, and Ignatian spirituality to enhance youth education and organizational life. Father Jeff is actively involved in raising scholarship funds for over 150+ schools across the United States.  His expertise lies in data analytics and integration, utilizing Salesforce to optimize school choice options and drive enrollment growth.

As a retreat leader and director of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Father Jeff Putthoff, SJ, is dedicated to helping others connect with God. His leadership has guided over 80 directed retreats and 120 preached retreats nationally, fostering a sense of spiritual connection and growth.

Additionally, he is a gifted national speaker on various topics, including trauma-informed care, organizational dynamics, youth formation, Ignatian spirituality, Internal Family Systems (IFS L1, L2), and leadership.

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