Father General’s Extended Council | Formation for Jesuits… but not only for Jesuits

Father General’s Extended Council | Formation for Jesuits… but not only for Jesuits

The Society can no longer simply focus on the formation of its members, but is increasingly called upon to offer opportunities and even programmes of formation to “non-Jesuits”, lay people or religious women and men from other congregations, who are active partners in the Society’s mission.

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him…”

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him…”

From the Communications Team of the General Curia of the Society of Jesus, BEST WISHES for 2024!

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Fr Sosa: Christmas plea for peace

Fr Sosa: Christmas plea for peace

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...

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How can we tune in to God’s dream and collaborate with God..?

How can we tune in to God’s dream and collaborate with God..?

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

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“Do not shrink your vision!” – Arturo Sosa, SJ

“Do not shrink your vision!” – Arturo Sosa, SJ

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...

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Walking the path of renewal

Walking the path of renewal

The conference ‘Apostolic Planning for Renewal and Transformation 2023’ will take place between 5-8 December in the Aula of the General Curia. A key part of the whole project of renewal within the Society, the conference will present four days...

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Major Superiors in Formation…

Major Superiors in Formation…

Being invited to spend two whole weeks in Rome is a wonderful thing! It was not for a holiday, however, but to strengthen leadership skills and to get to know better the “ways of proceeding” of the Society of Jesus at the level of its General Curia...

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The Jesuit vow of poverty – going deeper

The Jesuit vow of poverty – going deeper

The 36th General Congregation in 2016 had mandated Father General, Arturo Sosa, to implement revisions of the Statutes on Religious Poverty in the Society of Jesus and the Instruction on the Administration of Goods. For this purpose, he appointed a Commission...

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Jesuit formation is always a priority

Jesuit formation is always a priority

The cycle of meetings at the Curia is in fast-track mode. During the week of 6-10 November the six Delegates for Formation, one from each Conference, met with Father General’s Assistant for Formation, Fr Mark Ravizza.

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Fr Erik John J. Gerilla: the new Regional Superior of East Timor

Fr Erik John J. Gerilla: the new Regional Superior of East Timor

The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr Arturo Sosa, has appointed FrErik John J. Gerilla (46) as the next Regional Superior of the East Timor Region (ETR).

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Fr Shajumon Chakkalakkal, the new Provincial of the Darjeeling Province

Fr Shajumon Chakkalakkal, the new Provincial of the Darjeeling Province

Father Arturo Sosa, Superior General, has nominated Fr Shajumon Chakkalakkal (57) as the next Provincial of the Darjeeling Province.

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Fr Xavier L. Olin, new Provincial for the Philippines

Fr Xavier L. Olin, new Provincial for the Philippines

Father General has appointed Fr Xavier Olin as the next Provincial for the Philippine Province. He was born 49 years ago in Naga, where he studied Literature and got his diploma at the Jesuit school of Ateneo de Naga University in 1994. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1997...

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