Fr Jeffrey Burwell, new Provincial of the Province of Canada

Fr Jeffrey Burwell, new Provincial of the Province of Canada

Fr Arturo Sosa, Superior General, has appointed Fr Jeffrey Burwell, 48 years old, as the next Provincial of the Province of Canada. Jeffrey Burwell is an education specialist whose doctoral research took him to the Holy Land, where he focused on Catholic schools...

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Were You There?

Were You There?

Stations of the Cross, Weekend Retreats, and Penitential Services were some community practices we celebrated in school to remember or emphasise Lent. “Were You There?” was our favourite tune, especially as students and teachers were blessed on...

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Jesuit Archives and the Second World War

Jesuit Archives and the Second World War

On 27 February, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Fondazione Polanco ETS signed a cooperation agreement to share and digitize archival materials from the Jesuit archives from before, during and after World War II...

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Haiti – Where’s the hope?

Haiti – Where’s the hope?

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.

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What do archivists talk about when they meet?

What do archivists talk about when they meet?

After four years of online meetings with the archivists of the JCEP, we envisaged last year a first in-person meeting at the General Curia, in February 2024. It was held from the 20th to the 23rd. The archivists meeting brought together 20 participants from 14 JCEP archives...

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New Provincials – New Ideas

New Provincials – New Ideas

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A sacred space of humanity

A sacred space of humanity

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...

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Quality education at all levels: a commitment of the Madurai Jesuit Province

Quality education at all levels: a commitment of the Madurai Jesuit Province

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The Women’s Commission in the process of attentive listening for Justice and Equity

The Women’s Commission in the process of attentive listening for Justice and Equity

This year, the global Commission on the Role and Responsibilities of Women of the Society of Jesus has been actively engaged in attentive listening. This process involves carefully taking in the experiences and perceptions shared by women and men, including religious women...

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Navigating New Horizons: The Transformative Journey of Madurai Jesuit Province’s Social Action

Navigating New Horizons: The Transformative Journey of Madurai Jesuit Province’s Social Action

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...

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The Province of Madurai: quite a saga!

The Province of Madurai: quite a saga!

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...

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Lenten Prayer – God of Mercy and Compassion

Lenten Prayer – God of Mercy and Compassion

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...

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