St Francis of Assisi Reimagined Through Indian Dance and Drama

St Francis of Assisi Reimagined Through Indian Dance and Drama

On 5 June, a remarkable spectacle of cultural convergence took place at the General Curia’s Sala Nadal, where participants gathered to experience the life and message of St Francis of Assisi through the medium of Indian classical dance, music and drama...

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Discernment in the intercultural context | Ignite the Way

Discernment in the intercultural context | Ignite the Way

In episode 20 of Ignite the Way video series, Fr Hung Pham, a Vietnamese American Jesuit, explores the challenges and strategies involved in discernment within a mixed cultural or intercultural context. Drawing from his personal experience navigating dual cultural identities, Fr Pham emphasizes...

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New General Counsellor and Regional Assistant for Africa and Madagascar

New General Counsellor and Regional Assistant for Africa and Madagascar

Father General Arturo Sosa has appointed Fr John Kobina Ghansah as the new Regional Assistant for Africa and Madagascar and General Counsellor. Fr Ghansah, currently Provincial of the North-West Africa Province (ANW), will assume his new role on 6 January 2027...

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Who counts as a Jesuit? A 1546 papal brief answered one question and raised others

Who counts as a Jesuit? A 1546 papal brief answered one question and raised others

On 5 June 1546, Paul III signed the brief “Exponi nobis”, which addressed how men who did not belong to the original group of highly qualified priests of the Society could nonetheless belong to it and serve its mission. The brief did so by establishing the grade of coadjutor...

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ICAJE and JGNS Board Meeting: Strengthening Collaboration Worldwide

ICAJE and JGNS Board Meeting: Strengthening Collaboration Worldwide

The ICAJE (International Commission on the Apostolate of Jesuit Education) and JGNS (Jesuit Global Network of Schools) Board meeting took place from 26 May to 29 May 2026, bringing together leaders of the global Jesuit educational apostolate to reflect on shared priorities...

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Discernment in common with those in formation for ministry | Ignite the Way

Discernment in common with those in formation for ministry | Ignite the Way

Fr Somy Matthew Mannoor, SJ, a Jesuit from India and formation delegate, presents a case study in the 19th episode of Ignite the Way video series on discernment in common, particularly focusing on young religious in formation. He shares two concrete examples illustrating...

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PCCP: Promoting a Culture of Protection in Today’s World in the Ignatian Way

PCCP: Promoting a Culture of Protection in Today’s World in the Ignatian Way

The project Promotion of a Consistent Culture of Protection (PCCP) was launched in 2018 following the 36th General Congregation. In 2019, a survey was conducted to assess the “state of the question” in Jesuit Provinces regarding policies, protocols, and formation aimed at advancing...

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ICAJE and the Jesuit Global Network of Schools: Serving a Universal Mission

ICAJE and the Jesuit Global Network of Schools: Serving a Universal Mission

The International Commission on the Apostolate of Jesuit Education (ICAJE) supports the Secretariat for Secondary and Pre-Secondary Education in animating, coordinating, and renewing Jesuit education worldwide. Since its establishment in 1980, ICAJE has fostered collaboration...

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New Regional Superior for Thailand

New Regional Superior for Thailand

On 12 May 2026, Father General Arturo Sosa appointed Fr Francis Xavier Manasan Wongvarn, SJ, as the new Regional Superior of Thailand. Born on 4 October 1981 in Bangkok, Fr Manasan entered the Society of Jesus in 2001. He studied philosophy at Ateneo de Manila University where he obtained...

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Prophetic courage in the digital age: Communications delegates gather to reimagine Jesuit Communications

Prophetic courage in the digital age: Communications delegates gather to reimagine Jesuit Communications

Communication delegates from the six Conferences convened at the General Curia last week to confront the defining challenges of their ministry: examining ways to better communicate the mission and vision of the Society of Jesus in an age of rapid technological transformation.

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Dealing with resistance | Ignite the Way

Dealing with resistance | Ignite the Way

Fr Philippe Komi Habada, SJ, a Jesuit priest and medical professional from Togo currently on mission in Cameroon, discusses the challenges and solutions related to overcoming resistance during communal discernment within groups. Drawing from his experience leading a group...

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New Regional Superior named for the European Low Countries Region

New Regional Superior named for the European Low Countries Region

Father General Arturo Sosa has appointed Father Bart van Emmerik, as the Regional Superior of the Independent Region of the European Low Countries (ELC). Fr van Emmerik currently serves as the socius of the ELC Region and as delegate for spirituality...

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