Canada and the USA: An Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement

Canada and the USA: An Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement

Contemplation and Political Action is the title of an Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement recently published by the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States to reflect on our Gospel call to promote the common good in the public square.

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Asia Pacific: Growing the safeguarding network

Asia Pacific: Growing the safeguarding network

The conversation on safeguarding has been ongoing within the Society of Jesus for some years. A three-year project was launched: the Promotion of a Consistent Culture of Protection (PCCP). Fr John Guiney SJ and Ms.

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India – Fun Run 2020: A Virtual Run/Walkathon for Migrants

India – Fun Run 2020: A Virtual Run/Walkathon for Migrants

In an endeavour towards rebuilding the lives of millions of migrant workers, who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, the Jesuit Conference of India (JCI) is organising “FUN RUN 2020” – One Step for Migrants - a virtual event.

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Spain – Justice promoting reconciliation

Spain – Justice promoting reconciliation

On November 16th 1989 at dawn, a detail of Salvadoran soldiers belonging to the Atlacatl Batallion burst into the residence hall of the Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in San Salvador and killed six Jesuits (Ignacio Ellacuría, Segundo Montes,

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Canada – Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) has a new look

Canada – Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) has a new look

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) has a new look ... but our commitment to social justice and equality is as strong as ever CJI has a brand new logo, newsletter name and design, and new website. Our new look embodies CJI’s vision for the future,

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Beirut – Jesuit response to Beirut Explosion

Beirut – Jesuit response to Beirut Explosion

On August 4th a massive explosion devastated Beirut port killing 200 people and wounding some 5000. Lebanon was already facing a double crisis after taking in almost 1 million refugees fleeing from the Syrian war amid the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

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India – In Solidarity with Fr. Stan Swamy, a 83 year old Jesuit arrested in India – A Statement from SJES, Society of Jesus

India – In Solidarity with Fr. Stan Swamy, a 83 year old Jesuit arrested in India – A Statement from SJES, Society of Jesus

The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) working in more than 80 countries all over the world are deeply pained to know that yesterday (8 October 2020) evening the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Fr. Stan Swamy SJ, an 83 year old Jesuit,

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Something New is rising…

Something New is rising…

The death toll is straightforward, but each victim’s face and name remind us that people are dying, whole families are suffering,

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Europe – Jesuits in formation serving in Coronatime

Europe – Jesuits in formation serving in Coronatime

Following the footsteps of Jesuits who came face to face with the disease like St. Louis Gonzaga and Blessed John Beyzym, a group of ten Jesuits in formation have been during several weeks caring for their elderly companions in the infirmaries of the province of Spain located in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

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India – Patna Jesuits continue to serve pandemic-affected poor

India – Patna Jesuits continue to serve pandemic-affected poor

Manthan (churning), the voluntary organization of the Patna Jesuit Society, continues to serve those hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic in Bihar state, eastern India. The Jesuit NGO has been active for more than 45 years in Bihar, mostly among the Musahars, the Dalit community at the bottom of the former untouchables.

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