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Sing we the song of Emmanuel
This the Christ who was long foretold
Lo in the shadows of Bethlehem
Promise of dawn now our eyes behold...

The last leg of Fr General’s five-country visit to the Southern African Province took him to South Africa where he visited the Jesuit Community in Johannesburg which doubles as the home of the Jesuit Institute South Africa (JISA)...

In his Christmas message, Fr Arturo Sosa, Superior General of the Jesuits, wishes to support the desire, hope and prayer for peace of Jesuits and the many partners in mission. He invites us to be inspired by Francis of Assisi, of course, but also by...

Some Highlights of Fr General's visit to the Southern Africa Province 9-18 December 2023.

Founded in January 1896 by French Jesuit, Fr Marc Barthelemy, St George’s began from a humble corrugated iron hut with only six pupils. Today, the school boasts of over 700 students and stands as a beacon of academic excellence, especially because of its dedication...

Father General’s address, in Lusaka, Zambia, was a moment of profound inspiration. He spoke of the challenges and triumphs of the Jesuit mission globally, underscoring the unique role that each Province plays in the larger tapestry of the Society.

Book launch: ‘Welcoming the Spirit – A Communal Discernment Approach to Pastoral Planning’ by Dr Christina Kheng

The “Martyrs of Chapotera” as they are locally referred to, were killed in the context of the civil war that devastated Mozambique for over 15 years. The long and bloody conflict between the ruling party, FRELIMO, and the rebel group, RENAMO caused a huge amount of damage and suffering...

Father General commences his visit in Malawi, a country known for its warm hospitality and breathtaking scenery. Just of the plane, the beginning of his five-country tour brought him to Kasungu, a two-hour trip from Lilongwe the capital.

New edition of Promotio Iustitiae, the bulletin of the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES): “A Journey to Justice and Hope”.

Today, on the second day of the four-day gathering, Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, addressed the assembly with strong and concrete words of encouragement, as he spoke of Province Planning as a pathway to hope and renewal – a vibrant and exciting opportunity...

“Taking part in the consecration of Turkey’s first Latin-rite bishop! Such was the event I was able to attend on Saturday 25 November 2023. On that day, Antuan Ilgit, a 51-year-old Turkish Jesuit, was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Anatolia.”