Inside the Congregation: Europe and South Asia

Inside the Congregation: Europe and South Asia

We pulled one representative from each of six Conferences and asked them for their thoughts about representing their brothers at CP71. Fr. J. Lourdu Xavier represents the Dumka-Raiganj Province (DUM). Fr. Thierry Anne represents the French Speaking European Province (EOF).

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The light amidst the ruins of Homs – Jesuits at the frontiers

The light amidst the ruins of Homs – Jesuits at the frontiers

For most of the world, Syria has become a synonym for war, violence, and death. But despite everything, the Jesuits never left Syria. The life of the Catholic community in Homs is only possible thanks to the brave spirit of Jesuit priests...

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New Jesuit Provincial for the British Province: Fr. Peter Gallagher

New Jesuit Provincial for the British Province: Fr. Peter Gallagher

The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Arturo Sosa, has appointed Fr. Peter Gallagher (66) to be the next Superior Provincial of the Jesuits in Britain with effect from 1st September 2023.

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Pope Francis with the Jesuits in Budapest: closeness and immediacy

Pope Francis with the Jesuits in Budapest: closeness and immediacy

The Holy Father, as is customary, meets with ‘local’ Jesuits, this time with us, Hungarian Jesuits. The meeting started on Saturday evening a few minutes after six o’clock and lasted about an hour and a half. What characterised our meeting?

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Father General in Great Britain – The pictures

Father General in Great Britain – The pictures

Father Arturo Sosa, the Superior General, visited the British Province for a few days during Easter week. As mentioned earlier, the Province is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year. The General was delighted to travel to the United Kingdom for the first time...

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A Jesuit background for the official song of the papal visit to Hungary

A Jesuit background for the official song of the papal visit to Hungary

The musical song Camino - Christ, you are my future has been selected as the official song of Pope Francis’ visit to Hungary, from the 28th to the 30th of April. It was written by well-known Hungarian artists and just released in a video clip format and symphonic version.

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Father General in London – The London Jesuit Centre

Father General in London – The London Jesuit Centre

Father Arturo Sosa visited the British Province and met with Jesuits in the London area on his last day. He celebrated Mass at the Jesuit Church in the city center and inaugurated a portion of the new London Jesuit Centre. This initiative is significant for revitalizing...

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In Oxford, Father General visits the <i>Laudato Si’ Research Institute</i>

In Oxford, Father General visits the Laudato Si’ Research Institute

On the third day of his visit to the British Province, Fr. Arturo Sosa, Superior General, went to Oxford. He visited Campion Hall, the Society’s College, which has been part of this prestigious university for over 125 years. It was not only an opportunity to get in touch...

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Father General visits <i>Manresa House</i>, the international novitiate in Birmingham

Father General visits Manresa House, the international novitiate in Birmingham

The English-speaking novitiate in Birmingham is based in a large industrial city with universities, hospitals and prisons, in an extensive multi-cultural and multi-faith population, with numerous centres for refugees and asylum seekers. The Jesuit community...

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Father General in North Wales: St Beuno’s Jesuit Spiritual Centre

Father General in North Wales: St Beuno’s Jesuit Spiritual Centre

Father Arturo Sosa, the Superior General, is currently spending a few days in the British Province. Following his initial visit to Liverpool, he proceeded to the St Beuno’s Jesuit Spiritual Centre located in Wales. During his homily...

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New Provincial of the Jesuits of French-speaking Western Europe: Fr. Thierry Dobbelstein

New Provincial of the Jesuits of French-speaking Western Europe: Fr. Thierry Dobbelstein

Father General has appointed Fr. Thierry Dobbelstein as the next Provincial Superior of the Jesuits of French-speaking Western Europe. This Province includes France, the Walloon Region of Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as Greece, Mauritius and Réunion.

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Antuan Ilgit: the Turkish Jesuit who lived through the earthquake

Antuan Ilgit: the Turkish Jesuit who lived through the earthquake

“On 6 February, the earthquake surprised me in Iskenderun. I had celebrated Sunday evening Mass in the cathedral with the Christian community made up of Latin Catholics, Maronites, Melkites, Armenians, Arabs, neophytes and Turkish catechumens...”

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