Ignatius in the Holy Land Exactly 500 years ago, in September 1523, Ignatius of Loyola made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It was shortly after his conversion. It was his intention to spend his life in the very places where Jesus himself had lived.
71st Congregation of Procurators To help you feel the atmosphere of this important gathering, here are some photos of the beginning of the event, including the opening Mass in the Basilica of Loyola.
JRS Building the future with migrants and refugees On the 108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis reminds us to put the most vulnerable people at the center by fostering the potential of our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters.
JRS Far from home - How long more? Forced displacement is rarely a temporary phenomenon. Many people live in precarious situations for years, or even decades, after becoming displaced.
JRS Forgotten situations of displacement When an emergency breaks out, forcibly displaced people find themselves at the centre of international debates. Sadly, media and political attention do not last long.
JRS Welcoming Ukrainian refugees On 24 February 2022 the world collapsed for the people of Ukraine. Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more than 10 million people have had to flee their homes.
Camino Ignaciano Journeying with the Youth In the footsteps of Saint Ignatius with Fr. Arturo Sosa - On 31 July 2021, the feast of Saint Ignatius, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus chose to make a symbolic and concrete gesture.
San Marcellino Where life begins again San Marcellino has always been close to the poorest of the poor - accompanying the vulnerable and helping them to regain confidence in their own abilities, care for themselves, and start their lives anew.
In celebration of the Feast of St Ignatius on 31 July, we are thrilled to announce the release of the Jesuit Pilgrimage app in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, as well as Korean, adding to the existing five languages...
On 1 July, Fr Chukwuyenum Afiawari officially began his new position as the Director of the Communications Office at the General Curia in Rome. As the new custodian of this important office, Fr Afiawari brings new perspectives and innovative ideas. We spoke with him about his new responsibilities.
Since its early days, the Society of Jesus has valued the power of communications in the mission. Properly done communication acts as a “force multiplier” for all the works of the Society. When ministries bring hope and inspiration, communication spreads that hope and inspiration...
From 16-21 May 2024, the serene community of Hekima in Nairobi hosted a bootcamp on videography and photography. The event brought together Jesuit scholastics interested in honing their skills in visual storytelling, underscoring the vital role of communication...
The new website, promoted by the Secretariat for Higher Education, seeks to provide a space where news, programs and institutions that are part of the Association, can be made known both within the network and with actors in the field of international higher education.
What does a group of communicators working in different European Provinces of the Society talk about when they come together? You’d imagine that it would be a lot of “computer talk”, but the just-concluded JesWebCom might surprise you.
Saints/Blessed of the day
Saint Peter Claver
Peter Claver (1580-1654) devoted great care to slaves just arriving in South America despite the social convention that did not... Read Biography