Sainthood and canonization… getting ready for 12th March

Sainthood and canonization… getting ready for 12th March

During the Ignatian Year, an important date, 12th March 2022, marks the 400th anniversary of the canonization of St Ignatius.

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Jesuits and Women

Jesuits and Women

On this International Women’s Day, the Commission on the Role and Responsibilities of Women in the Society of Jesus marks its first anniversary. The Commission includes five lay women, one woman religious...

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An anniversary to deepen our encounter with Jesus Christ

An anniversary to deepen our encounter with Jesus Christ

12 March is the 400th anniversary of the canonisation of St Ignatius of Loyola and St Francis Xavier. Among the events of the Ignatian Year the General Curia is currently organising, this is certainly the most “festive” moment.

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Grace, change, freedom, mission – Key words on the multiple paths of conversion

Grace, change, freedom, mission – Key words on the multiple paths of conversion

Whether we are born Christian or have become Christian, conversion is a central experience for everyone with a living faith.

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“Let us not grow tired of doing good… let us do good to all.”

“Let us not grow tired of doing good… let us do good to all.”

At a time when the world is once again shaken by rumours of war, Pope Francis makes a strong appeal to Catholics to leave behind their personal interests and dedicate themselves to the common good.

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Saint Ignatius’ story, as told by young Jesuits

Saint Ignatius’ story, as told by young Jesuits

At the outset of the Ignatian Year last May, we began to air this series written and illustrated by young Jesuits from Spain. With the collaboration of other Jesuits, the group produced 13 episodes...

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Standing by the suffering person

Standing by the suffering person

For the past 30 years, the Catholic Church has used the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, on 11 February, to call on the faithful to never forget the sick in their prayers.

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Fr. Kwon Oh-chang Simon, new Delegate for Cambodia

Fr. Kwon Oh-chang Simon, new Delegate for Cambodia

Father General has appointed Fr. Kwon Oh-chang as the new Delegate for the Cambodia Mission (attached to the Korean Province).

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The Jesuit vow of poverty – A testimony from Claudio Barriga Domínguez SJ

The Jesuit vow of poverty – A testimony from Claudio Barriga Domínguez SJ

Claudio, a Jesuit from Chile, invites us to his home in the northern part of the Brazilian Amazon. What strikes you about this “Jesuit residence”? Its great simplicity.

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Fr. Angelo Sujeewa Pathirana, new Provincial of Sri Lanka

Fr. Angelo Sujeewa Pathirana, new Provincial of Sri Lanka

Father General has appointed F. Angelo Sujeewa Pathirana (51) as the new Superior Provincial of the Sri Lanka Province.

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JRS and SJES – Call for Peace and Protection for the People of Myanmar

JRS and SJES – Call for Peace and Protection for the People of Myanmar

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) and the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) call for concrete action, including an end to the violence that continues to terrorize the people of Myanmar...

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Théodore Kodidis SJ – Archbishop of Athens to build bridges

Théodore Kodidis SJ – Archbishop of Athens to build bridges

There are not that many Jesuit bishops! St Ignatius stipulated in the Constitutions that Jesuits should decline “ecclesiastical dignities” - including hierarchical positions in the Church - unless explicitly requested by the Pope.

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