“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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In Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Father General receives a doctorate <i>honoris causa</i>

In Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Father General receives a doctorate honoris causa

“The Senate of the Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (BBU) awards the title of Doctor honoris causa to the Reverend Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, S.J., Superior General of the Society of Jesus, for his support of academic theological education...”

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Dominik found a living faith at a Jesuit parish in Prague

Dominik found a living faith at a Jesuit parish in Prague

On the last day of his visit to the Province of Bohemia, Father General Arturo Sosa went to the Jesuits parish in Prague to celebrate the Eucharist at the Wednesday mass that usually attracts students and young adults. After mass, there was an opportunity for informal chat...

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Education and social commitment: Father General in Děčín

Education and social commitment: Father General in Děčín

In the very north of the Czech Republic, close to the border with Germany, stands a work of the Society of Jesus, the Nativity School of Děčín. This border region has suffered the negative effects of treaties between the great powers, particularly during the 20th century...

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St Agnes of Bohemia chose the poor over royal courts

St Agnes of Bohemia chose the poor over royal courts

During his visit to the Bohemia Province on 13 November, Father General celebrated the Eucharist at Brno’s Jesuit church - a vibrant hub for the youth of the Catholic University Movement. The occasion coincided with the feast of Bohemia’s patron saint, St Agnes...

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Accompanying students: a priority for Czech Jesuits

Accompanying students: a priority for Czech Jesuits

Father General Arturo Sosa is visiting the Province of Bohemia, whose borders coincide with those of the Czech Republic. In two university towns, the Jesuits give priority to the accompaniment of university students. We asked two Jesuit chaplains to tell us about their work.

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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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The Province of Bohemia (BOH) is 400 years old: Father General is visiting it

The Province of Bohemia (BOH) is 400 years old: Father General is visiting it

It is the smallest Jesuit Province in the world, with 38 Jesuits. It serves a highly secularised country, the Czech Republic, which has a rich and complex history and is comprised mainly of two regions, Moravia and Bohemia.

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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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