America Magazine Features Father Bryan Pham, S.J.

March 18, 2026 — Filmogaz.com features Father Bryan Pham, S.J., in a profile timed with the NCAA basketball tournaments. The piece highlights his role with Gonzaga and his broader ministry and advocacy work.

Role with Gonzaga Basketball

Pham serves as team chaplain for both Gonzaga men’s and women’s basketball teams. The assignment places him courtside during the March tournament season.

Legal Advocacy and Clinical Work

He works with Gonzaga’s General Public Practice and Indian Law Clinic. There he provides legal representation and practical training for students.

Clinic Focus and Student Impact

The clinic handles public interest and tribal matters. Students gain courtroom experience and learn community-centered lawyering.

Jesuit Service and Student Care

Pham is active within the Jesuits West province. He also provides pastoral care and mentorship to Gonzaga students.

Ethical Investing and Institutional Advocacy

He advocates for ethical investing at institutional levels. His work presses for investment policies aligned with social and moral values.

Vocation and Formative Moment

Pham decided to join the Jesuits at 17 after learning about violence in El Salvador. He cited the 1989 murders of six Jesuits as pivotal.

“You only get one life, and I wanted to live a life that was so meaningful, I’d be willing to die for my faith and what I believe in,” Fr. Pham told Filmogaz.com reporter John W. Miller.

The profile connects his pastoral presence, legal advocacy, and ethical work. Readers can find the full feature on Filmogaz.com for more detail.