Stories

Fr Jean Denis Saint Félix, Superior of the Jesuits in Haiti, shared his experience of the situation in an online conversation with Father General’s Council on Tuesday 12 March. He noted the resilience of his fellow Jesuits and their desire to serve the people of Haiti.

Lent is a time for prayer, reflection and discipline for Catholics the world over. Leading up to Holy Week, we will be publishing personal reflections from Jesuits across the globe, in different ministries of the mission. Our first testimony...

Empowering the marginalized through quality education is the mandate faithfully fulfilled by the schools in the Madurai Province. A few statistics: there are 14 primary and secondary schools catering for some 25,000 students, most of whom come from marginalized or rural communities.

In the ever-evolving landscape of social action, the Madurai Jesuit Province finds itself at a crucial juncture, reflecting on its remarkable journey and contemplating the path ahead. This narrative unveils the Province’s pioneering efforts in social engagement, shaped by...

The Madurai Province is one of the oldest Jesuit Provinces in India, and as such it has a glorious past and eventful history. The Jesuit presence in Tamil Nadu began with the arrival of St Francis Xavier in Goa on 6 May 1542. In October of that year...

A fortnight ago we entered Lent, the 40 days of preparation for the feast of Easter. A time for reflection, awareness and prayer. On this first day of March, we invite you to meditate on the words of a Lenten hymn...

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary challenges, fostering peace and reconciliation stands as a paramount mission for the Society of Jesus. Responding to the call of General Congregations 35 and 36, which advocate for building bridges and...

Let us pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive.

Jesuit presence in Kerala dates back to the times of St Francis Xavier who arrived in India in 1542. He landed in Goa and reached Kochi (Cochin in colonial records) the same year. He later passed through Cochin many times during his journeys since it had become...

Through the One Proposal programme, Jesuits have continuously provided emergency aid, shelter, psychosocial support, education, and integration to those fleeing the violence in Ukraine.

The Major Superiors of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA) are meeting again, this time in Kozhikade, South India, in the Kerala Province. These meetings are held twice a year for the 19 Provincials and 2 Regional Superiors of the Conference, which covers not only India...

For over 100 million people today, exile, no matter the motive, is a true Passover. A crossing and a passage through murderous borders. It is an act of faith in the promise of a “resurrected” life. Upon closer examination, the life of a migrant resonates with the Paschal Mystery.