Father General

“The Society of Jesus cannot exist if its heart is not in tune with the heart of Jesus. We are a human group “with a heart”, that is, sensitive, capable of being moved and shaken by different winds. We are a body called to discern...”

Early June: Father General convenes his Extended Council (Consiglio Allargato) as he does every year. Throughout the week of 3 to 7 June, the focus was on the following topic: “Understanding and evaluating the Society’s commitment to the 4th UAP...

On Friday, the day began with a visit to the rector of the seminary, Dom Mark Shtjefni, who spoke of the valuable service provided by the Society and the training he had received. This was followed by a welcome to the 400-strong Pjetër Meshkalla College in Shkodra...

After 30 years, a Jesuit General returns to Albania. “This is a very important moment for us Jesuits and for the collaborators with whom we share the mission”, Fr Zef Bisha, SJ, Superior highlights.

Manresa Spirituality Centre: Father General met with 60 people from the various Ignatian spirituality groups of different ages and experiences. JRS Romania: Father General visited the Jesuit Refugee Service team. After a presentation of the services offered...

To experience being an active part of the Society in the world. To foster the desire for closer collaboration with the laity: on a cultural, social and spiritual level. To help them experience the importance of their mission in the Church and the special attention given by the Society...

Fr General has appointed Fr Vimal Kishore SJ as the new Provincial of Patna Province, Bihar, India. Born in 1967, Fr Vimal entered the Society in 1989. He was ordained in 2002 and professed his final vows in 2011. He is currently the Superior of...

Fr General visits the Works of the Maltese Jesuits: Paulo Freire Institute, Loyola House, St Aloysius College, JRS Malta, ‘Dar Manwel Magri’ Residence, University Chaplaincy...

“Fr Sosa’s presence is a guide and inspiration at a crucial time of reflection and discernment on our common future. The purpose of the visit is multifaceted, mainly to foster closer ties with the Jesuits present, the network of Ignatian collaborators, friends and the local church community.”

After ten days of travel around the UMI Province (United States Midwest) to meet Jesuits and lay colleagues in the mission, Fr Arturo Sosa has completed his official visitation.

Labre ministry offers Loyola University Chicago students, and me, Jesuit scholastic, a weekly opportunity to form relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness in the heart of our city. In our last encounter...

Richard Joubert is a scholastic in his final year of first studies at Loyola University of Chicago. A member of the UCS (United States Central and Southern) Province, he had the opportunity to meet Fr. General during the latter’s visitation of the UMI (United States Midwest) Province.