New Provincials – New Ideas

New Provincials – New Ideas

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Quality education at all levels: a commitment of the Madurai Jesuit Province

Quality education at all levels: a commitment of the Madurai Jesuit Province

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Navigating New Horizons: The Transformative Journey of Madurai Jesuit Province’s Social Action

Navigating New Horizons: The Transformative Journey of Madurai Jesuit Province’s Social Action

In the ever-evolving landscape of social action, the Madurai Jesuit Province finds itself at a crucial juncture, reflecting on its remarkable journey and contemplating the path ahead. This narrative unveils the Province’s pioneering efforts in social engagement, shaped by...

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The Province of Madurai: quite a saga!

The Province of Madurai: quite a saga!

The Madurai Province is one of the oldest Jesuit Provinces in India, and as such it has a glorious past and eventful history. The Jesuit presence in Tamil Nadu began with the arrival of St Francis Xavier in Goa on 6 May 1542. In October of that year...

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A beacon of peace and reconciliation in South Asia

A beacon of peace and reconciliation in South Asia

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary challenges, fostering peace and reconciliation stands as a paramount mission for the Society of Jesus. Responding to the call of General Congregations 35 and 36, which advocate for building bridges and...

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The Kerala Jesuit Province: a brief sketch

The Kerala Jesuit Province: a brief sketch

Jesuit presence in Kerala dates back to the times of St Francis Xavier who arrived in India in 1542. He landed in Goa and reached Kochi (Cochin in colonial records) the same year. He later passed through Cochin many times during his journeys since it had become...

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Jesuits in South Asia: committed to reimagining the future

Jesuits in South Asia: committed to reimagining the future

The Major Superiors of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA) are meeting again, this time in Kozhikade, South India, in the Kerala Province. These meetings are held twice a year for the 19 Provincials and 2 Regional Superiors of the Conference, which covers not only India...

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Standing on the shoulders of giants

Standing on the shoulders of giants

How the Spanish missionaries of Gujarat foresaw the Apostolic Preferences of today.

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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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Northeast India: Integral Ecology for a Diversified Region

Northeast India: Integral Ecology for a Diversified Region

‘Northeast India,’ comprising seven states, perhaps has the highest density of cultural diversity in the world with 166 different tribes (population of 51,670,000) present in just 262,179 km². With plains, mountains and valleys, the altitude varies from the sea-level to...

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Fr. James Arjen Tete, new Provincial of the Calcutta Province

Fr. James Arjen Tete, new Provincial of the Calcutta Province

Father General has appointed Fr. James Arjen Tete as the next Provincial of the Calcutta Province. Born in 1967, James Arjen Tete entered the Society of Jesus in 1987, was ordained a priest in 2003 and pronounced his Final Vows in 2018.

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Please listen to us… Unheard cry of the young people

Please listen to us… Unheard cry of the young people

Motivation to stand aside young people based on the experience of accompaniment given by All India Catholic University Federation.

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