New Provincial for the Madurai Province: Fr. Thomas Amirtham

New Provincial for the Madurai Province: Fr. Thomas Amirtham

Father General Arturo Sosa has appointed Fr. Thomas Amirtham Provincial of the Madurai (MDU) Province. Born on 25 May 1964, Fr. Amirtham entered the Society of Jesus on 5 July 1984, was ordained a priest on 19 November 1994, and pronounced his Final Vows on 29 April 2005.

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Congregation of Procurators begins in Loyola, Spain

Congregation of Procurators begins in Loyola, Spain

In just a few days, the Congregation of Procurators will begin in Loyola, Spain and over 100 Jesuits from every continent will take part. A key moment will be the presentation of the De Statu Societatis by Fr. General, Arturo Sosa.

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New Jesuit Provincial for the British Province: Fr. Peter Gallagher

New Jesuit Provincial for the British Province: Fr. Peter Gallagher

The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Arturo Sosa, has appointed Fr. Peter Gallagher (66) to be the next Superior Provincial of the Jesuits in Britain with effect from 1st September 2023.

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Prayer for the Congregation of Procurators

Prayer for the Congregation of Procurators

The 71st Congregation of Procurators, an essential governing body of the Society of Jesus, is meeting in Loyola, Spain this month. Let us pray together during this crucial moment in the universal Society’s life by reciting the prayer of the 71st Congregation of Procurators every day.

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Towards Loyola – The 71<sup>st</sup> Congregation of Procurators

Towards Loyola – The 71st Congregation of Procurators

In May, Jesuits from every Province and Region where the Society of Jesus is working will gather at the “Sanctuario de Loyola” in Spain for the 71st Congregation of Procurators, or “CP”. Announced in January of 2021, the CP was convoked by Fr. Arturo Sosa...

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New: a blog on Jesuit vocations

New: a blog on Jesuit vocations

On the website vocations.jesuits.global there is a new section: a blog.

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Easter Prayer – Knowing how to identify the signs of Life

Easter Prayer – Knowing how to identify the signs of Life

While appreciating the Lord’s discretion at the very heart of this event that has brought so much Life to men and women of all times, let us meditate on the Exultet, the Easter Proclamation sung at the beginning of the Easter Vigil.

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Following Jesus to the end. Prayer for Holy Week

Following Jesus to the end. Prayer for Holy Week

Holy Week comprises the few days between Palm Sunday, which recalls Jesus triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and the following Saturday, when Jesus is laid in the tomb after being rejected even by those...

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New Provincial of the Jesuits of French-speaking Western Europe: Fr. Thierry Dobbelstein

New Provincial of the Jesuits of French-speaking Western Europe: Fr. Thierry Dobbelstein

Father General has appointed Fr. Thierry Dobbelstein as the next Provincial Superior of the Jesuits of French-speaking Western Europe. This Province includes France, the Walloon Region of Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as Greece, Mauritius and Réunion.

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In preparation: <i>JESUITS 2024</i>

In preparation: JESUITS 2024

Watch this short video of Pierre Bélanger, SJ, editor of the annual publication “JESUITS - The Society of Jesus in the World”.

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To support the mission of the Society in Pakistan

To support the mission of the Society in Pakistan

In a letter to Fr. Antonio Moreno, President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia-Pacific (JCAP), Father General announced a change of jurisdiction for the mission in Pakistan. The mission, as of 1 April, will be under the responsibility of JCAP.

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New General Treasurer of the Society of Jesus: Fr. Sebastian J. Jeerakassery

New General Treasurer of the Society of Jesus: Fr. Sebastian J. Jeerakassery

Father General has announced the appointment of the next General Treasurer of the Society. He will be Fr. Sebastian J. Jeerakassery, from the Delhi Province. He will assume office on 1 April 2023. He succeeds Fr. Thomas J. McClain who has held the position for the past 12 years.

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