Ash Wednesday: A Day of Grace and Welcome for all – no exceptions

Ash Wednesday: A Day of Grace and Welcome for all – no exceptions

In this reflection, Fr James Hanvey, SJ, Secretary for the Service of Faith at the Jesuit General Curia, emphasizes the deep meaning of this day of penance and conversion, highlighting how it is a time of universal grace and welcoming...

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For families in crisis – The Pope Video

For families in crisis – The Pope Video

Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.

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PALAVAI: A Beacon of Hope for the Irular Tribes of Tamil Nadu

PALAVAI: A Beacon of Hope for the Irular Tribes of Tamil Nadu

PALAVAI (Pedagogy and Action for Livelihood Availing Entitlements Village Leadership and Advocacy of Irulars) shines as a symbol of hope and empowerment for the marginalized Irular tribes. Established in June 2014 by the Jesuit Chennai Mission...

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Andhra Province: ‘Walking with the Excluded’

Andhra Province: ‘Walking with the Excluded’

The Jesuit commitment to ‘Walking with the Excluded’ is evident through the dedicated efforts of the Andhra Jesuit Province to create multiple initiative serving their educational institutions, mission centres, and social outreach programmes...

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Andhra Province: Showing the Way to God in our ministries

Andhra Province: Showing the Way to God in our ministries

Showing the way to God is an integral part of every ministry within the Province as it is a pivotal point for the life-mission of the Society of Jesus. Those engaged in spiritual ministries do so on either full-time or part-time basis...

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Care for Nature in Jesuit Chennai Province

Care for Nature in Jesuit Chennai Province

The lifestyle of the Jesuits of the Chennai Province is deeply eco-friendly, fostering a harmonious relationship with both nature and people. There is a continuous effort tointegrate eco-consciousness into all ministries, emphasizing environmental justice, sustainability...

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From Oppression to Opportunity: The Role of Social Action Centres in Jesuit Chennai Province

From Oppression to Opportunity: The Role of Social Action Centres in Jesuit Chennai Province

The Jesuit Chennai Province stands as a beacon of hope across 21 civil districts encompassing nine ecclesiastical dioceses in northern and western Tamil Nadu. This region is predominantly inhabited by Dalits, particularly Dalit Christians...

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The Diaconate: Service, personal growth and resilience

The Diaconate: Service, personal growth and resilience

During the Jubilee Year 2025, the Church has set aside a number of days to celebrate different groups of people and various ministries. 21 -23 February has been designated as the Jubilee of Deacons. In this article, Serge Kasiama, SJ, shares his experience...

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Loyola College Chennai: A Century of Light

Loyola College Chennai: A Century of Light

Loyola College is celebrating its centenary from July 2024 to July 2025, marking a significant milestone in its history. The celebrations began with a solemn Eucharistic Celebration on 31 July 2024, followed by a grand civic function inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister...

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A call for peace and protection in eastern DR Congo

A call for peace and protection in eastern DR Congo

In the wake of the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in the Eastern part of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Secretariat for Social Justice and Ecology (SJES) and the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), along with several Jesuit organizations, join voices to condemn...

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<i>Teaching Tuesdays</i>: A series of reflections on Catholic Social Teaching

Teaching Tuesdays: A series of reflections on Catholic Social Teaching

The Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) invites you all to participate in Teaching Tuesdays. Over the next year, each Tuesday SJES will explore the basic principles of Catholic Social Teaching, drawing on the wisdom and experience of...

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Reclaiming Identity, Renewing Mission: JCSA meeting in Chennai

Reclaiming Identity, Renewing Mission: JCSA meeting in Chennai

The February 2025 meeting of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA) is underway in Loyola College Chennai. Centred on the theme “Reimagining and Restructuring the Society of Jesus in South Asia” (RRSJSA), the assembly aims to revitalize...

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