2024

Empowering the marginalized through quality education is the mandate faithfully fulfilled by the schools in the Madurai Province. A few statistics: there are 14 primary and secondary schools catering for some 25,000 students, most of whom come from marginalized or rural communities.

This year, the global Commission on the Role and Responsibilities of Women of the Society of Jesus has been actively engaged in attentive listening. This process involves carefully taking in the experiences and perceptions shared by women and men, including religious women...

In the ever-evolving landscape of social action, the Madurai Jesuit Province finds itself at a crucial juncture, reflecting on its remarkable journey and contemplating the path ahead. This narrative unveils the Province’s pioneering efforts in social engagement, shaped by...

The Madurai Province is one of the oldest Jesuit Provinces in India, and as such it has a glorious past and eventful history. The Jesuit presence in Tamil Nadu began with the arrival of St Francis Xavier in Goa on 6 May 1542. In October of that year...

A fortnight ago we entered Lent, the 40 days of preparation for the feast of Easter. A time for reflection, awareness and prayer. On this first day of March, we invite you to meditate on the words of a Lenten hymn...

Over the course of the last few days, two important steps have been taken in the cause for beatification of Fr Pedro Arrupe (1907-1991), 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus.

Five years ago, the Society of Jesus received four Universal Apostolic Preferences as a mission from the Holy Father. Pope Francis underlined the first as fundamental. “Showing the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment” is, without a doubt...

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary challenges, fostering peace and reconciliation stands as a paramount mission for the Society of Jesus. Responding to the call of General Congregations 35 and 36, which advocate for building bridges and...

Let us pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive.

Jesuit presence in Kerala dates back to the times of St Francis Xavier who arrived in India in 1542. He landed in Goa and reached Kochi (Cochin in colonial records) the same year. He later passed through Cochin many times during his journeys since it had become...

Through the One Proposal programme, Jesuits have continuously provided emergency aid, shelter, psychosocial support, education, and integration to those fleeing the violence in Ukraine.

The Major Superiors of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA) are meeting again, this time in Kozhikade, South India, in the Kerala Province. These meetings are held twice a year for the 19 Provincials and 2 Regional Superiors of the Conference, which covers not only India...