To revitalise the Jesuit evangelising charism in Europe

To revitalise the Jesuit evangelising charism in Europe

In the feast day of Saint Peter Canisius, Fr General, in a conversation with the Provincials of the JCEP, challenged the Jesuits in Europe to revitalise the evangelising charism of the Society in Europe. The example of Canisius, bravely facing the difficult context...

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David, homeless in Chicago, and Father General: where is the link?

David, homeless in Chicago, and Father General: where is the link?

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...

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Meeting Father General strengthened my Jesuit vocation

Meeting Father General strengthened my Jesuit vocation

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.

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Serving the poor and homeless in Detroit

Serving the poor and homeless in Detroit

Fr. Tim McCabe is the Director of the Pope Francis Center in Detroit, Michigan. His apostolate serves the poor and homeless of the city. The Center was one of the works of the United States Midwest Province (UMI) visited by Fr. General Arturo Sosa in early April.

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Father General in Detroit, in the footsteps of Fr. Marquette

Father General in Detroit, in the footsteps of Fr. Marquette

Br. Jim Boynton, SJ, is the 30th President of University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. With almost four decades of teaching and leadership experience, he has a unique perspective of the connectedness of the worldwide Society of Jesus...

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The most important day of my Jesuit life

The most important day of my Jesuit life

During his visitation to the Provinces, Fr. General always tries to participate in an ordination of a Jesuit or to preside a celebration of Final Vows. During the time he spent recently in the United States Midwest Province (UMI), he had the pleasure of receiving the Final Vows...

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Fr General’s visit to Milwaukee: inspiration for greater love and service

Fr General’s visit to Milwaukee: inspiration for greater love and service

Fr. General Arturo Sosa visited Milwaukee on Sunday, 7 April, bringing much consolation to the Jesuits and apostolic leaders of the area. The weather was not very springlike, but the occasion was lively, warm, and inspiring.

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Father General in Chicago

Father General in Chicago

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Father General in East Timor, through the lens of the camera

Father General in East Timor, through the lens of the camera

After visiting Australia, Father General briefly traveled to the Region of East Timor. This young country, with 1.3 million inhabitants, is experiencing great dynamism as regards its relationship with the Society of Jesus...

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Father General “down under”

Father General “down under”

The cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on the Oceania continent intrigue us as well as the continent as a whole. Father General visited Australia in the second half of January.

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Education, a priority for Jesuits in East Timor

Education, a priority for Jesuits in East Timor

Father General visited the Colégio de Santo Inácio de Loiola (CSIL) and the Instituto São João de Brito (ISJB), on Saturday 3 February. He took part in the graduation ceremony at the university-level institute specialising in the formation of teachers...

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East Timor Jesuits: Young, Dynamic, Creative

East Timor Jesuits: Young, Dynamic, Creative

What is unique about this Jesuit Region of Timor-Leste is its international character as it is composed of both local and foreign Jesuits who have been together for several years now. Another unique characteristic of the Region is its young age...

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