St. Ignatius Loyola Day

St. Ignatius of Loyola’s feast day is celebrated on July 31st each year. St. Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish Basque Catholic priest and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He is best known as the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
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St. Ignatius Loyola Day

St. Ignatius of Loyola’s feast day is celebrated on July 31st each year. St. Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish Basque Catholic priest and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He is best known as the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
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Central and North Zone MAIN meets at Jharna, Ranchi

Migrant Assistance & Information Network (MAIN) Central-North Zonal three-day training on ‘Involving in advocacy-related activities’ was conducted in Jharna, Namkum, Ranchi on 9-11 May.

Diaconate Ordination at Vidyajyothi, Delhi

On the 2nd of March, 2024, the Vidyajyoti community witnessed a momentous occasion as thirty-five young men were ordained Deacons. The Dioconate Ordination Eucharist was presided over by Most Rev. Archbishop Anil J.T. Couto.

International Seminar at Vidyajyothi, Delhi

Three days seminar on the theme “Peace and Reconciliation: Journey Towards the Reign of God” commenced with a brief prayer, followed by a warm welcome to guests from around the globe by Fr. Raj Kumar.

JCSA-MAJOR SUPERIORS MEETING AT KOZHIKADE, KERALA

The Major Superiors of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA) met at Kozhikade, Kerala, on 18-24 February 2024. The agenda for the meeting included sessions on re-imagining the Society in the region and implementing the new Instruction for Administration and Finances.

Media Bootcamp for DNC-Pune Scholastics

Scholastics of DNC-Pune had 4 days Media Bootcamp on 13-16 February 2024. It was a joint venture of Communication Office Curia-Rome and JCSA Communication Office moving into DNC-Studio, training 10 Scholastics to explore more of Media Skills.

MAIN Training Program at Indian Social Institute, Bangalore

JCSA South and West Zonal MAIN (Migrant Assistance & Information Network) conducted 3-days training progamme: `Learning from one another in emergency interventions’ at Indian Social Institute (ISI) Bangalore on 02-04 February 2024.

Transitioning into a University - Envisioning the NEP 2020

Jesuit Higher Education Association of South Asia (JHEASA) West Zone oganized a conference on January 20, 2024, titled “Transitioning into a University: Envisioning NEP 2020” at the Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai.

Ignatian Leadership, Evangelization and Synodality

Forty West Zone (Bombay, Goa, Gujarat and Pune) Jesuit pastors gathered for a seminar on the theme ‘Ignatian Leadership, Evangelization and Synodality’, from January 15 to 17, 2024, at St. Xavier Retreat House, Baga, Goa. Fr. Roland Coelho, Provincial of Goa Province,

St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru gets University status

The University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Education, Government of India, has approved the proposal for the status of Deemed to be University by the well-known St. Aloysius College (Autonomous)

JCSA-School Education Secretary visits Kerala Province Schools

The Conference Secretary for School Education (CSSE), Fr. John Ravi, SJ, visited all the schools under Kerala Jesuit Province from January 14-26, 2024.

Book on Fr. Gaston Roberge, S.J. released in the Kolkata International Book Fair 2024

The book titled “Father Cinema: Autobiography of Gaston Roberge and remembrance by friends of father Roberge” was released on 30th January 2024 at the Kolkata International Book Fair.

JHEASA Annual Conference at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

Two-day Annual Conference of Jesuit Higher Education Association, South Asia (JHEASA) was held at St Xavier’s College, Kolkata on 27-28 January 2024.

National Seminar on Peace and Harmony at Satya Nilayam, Chennai

Sacred Heart College, Satya Nilayam, Chennai, organized two days of National Seminar on the theme `Peace and Harmony: Philosophical Reviews.’

ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME ON MANAGEMENT OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

Legal Training Program on `Management of Immovable Property’ was organized by Jesuit Research and Development Society (JRDS) with the resources team of Centre for Human Rights and Law (CHRL), Indian Social Institute, New Delhi through Online for 5 days from 15th – 19th January 2024. The resource persons, Fr. Ravi Sagar, Fr. KM Joseph, Fr. Peter Mahendra, Fr. Bibin John, and Sr. Sayujya engaged themselves in empowering 41 Participants in this legal training. The topics covered during the sessions were Constitution and Property law, Succession Laws, Transfer of Property Act, Special rights of the STs of Jharkhand, Specific Relief Act, Registration and Stamp Duty Act.

Letting ‘OUR’ Light Shine - Loyola’s Relief Work after Cyclone Michaung

The cyclone Michaung reached the coast of Tamilnadu on 3rd December and it was nature’s show of strength. It rained for a day and night continuously. The strongholds of man-made concrete jungles fell like a house of cards and nearly every place in the districts of Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur and Chengelpet were flooded. Houses were inundated, and people were left helpless on the streets.

Christmas Message by Stany D’ Souza SJ President, JCSA

The Core of Christmas is the little Babe of Bethlehem, Jesus, who symbolizes the history of human suffering and the mystery of God’s compassion.

Good wishes to Fr. Shaju and a load of Welcome to Fr. Tom

Fr. Shajumon Chakkalakkal, S.J., brings to an end his eventful journey as Socius, and Fr. Tom Perumalil, S.J., begins his adventurous voyage as Socius. What is left behind is just memories, sweet memories.

 

NEW PROVINCIAL FOR DARJEELING FR. SHAJUMON CHAKKALAKKAL, SJ

Father Arturo Sosa, Superior General, has nominated Fr. Shajumon Chakkalakkal (57) as the next Provincial of the Darjeeling Province.

 

JCSA Meeting at De Nobili College, Pune on 22-27 October 2023

JCSA meeting was held at De Nobili College, Pune from 22 to 27 October, to deliberate and discern ways and means to reimagine and restructure the Society of Jesus in South Asia for Universal Mission. It was time of grace for all the members, mission and ministries of the Society of Jesus of South Asia.

South Asia Mag+s at Ranchi: 18 - 22 October 2023

With the arrival of 695 youth, including 23 Jesuits, 2 scholastics and 4 religious’ sisters, representing 14 Jesuit provinces, 2 regions, 12 states across India and Nepal began South Asia Conference Level Magis-23 from 18th to 22nd October  2023. Over all theme for the Magis-23 was “Creating a Hope-Filled Future

Charting the Road Forward in JCSA Communications Ministry

Pope Francis has chosen “Artificial intelligence and wisdom of the heart: for a fully human communication” as the theme for World Communication Day 2024.

JHEASA North Zone Conference

JHEASA North Zone Conference was held at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata on 06-08 October 2023 with the theme `Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Future of Higher Education and Challenges of NEP 2020 in Higher Education.’

Final Vows of Fr Vinod Sushil Soreng SJ

Fr Vinod Soreng SJ in the presence of the Provincial of South Asia, entire community of Satya Nilayam and friends and well-wishers o made his final commitment in the Society of Jesus on 15thAugust

Final Commitment of Fr Arockiaraj Patrick SJ

It was an occasion for the community to come together along with family, friends of Fr Patrick Arockiaraj SJ to celebrate as Fr Patrick SJ made his final commitment in the Society of Jesus on 2ndSeptember 2023.

Teachers Effectiveness Enhancement Program (TEEP) in Matigara (Darjeeling Province)

The Conference Secretariat for Secondary Education (CSSE) in collaboration with North Zone Coordinator and the PCE of Darjeeling Province, Fr. Lawrence Thanislaus, SJ organized the fourth TEEP at Loyola Pastoral Centre, Matigara

Teachers Effectiveness Enhancement Program (TEEP) in Hazaribag

The fifth TEEP was organized by the Conference Secretariat in collaboration with Fr. Ranjit Marandi, SJ, the PCE of Hazaribag Province at St. Xavier’s School, Hazaribag from August 24-26, 2023.

Final Profession of Fr. Francis Balaraj, S. J

Fr Francis Balaraj SJ, currently serving as Head of Social Inclusion and Democracy Unit of Indian Social Institute, Bengaluru pronounced his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus on the Feast of Queenship of Mother Mary on 22 August, 2023 in the chapel of Our Lady of the Way at Indian Social Institute.

A Sincere Thanks to Fr. Arjen and A Heartly Welcome to Fr. Somy

The Joyful Celebration at Jor Bagh, New Delhi on 26th August 2023 was the arrival of Fr. Somy Mathew, S.J. and the farewell of Fr. Arjen Tete, S.J. as the Conference Secretary for Integral Formation. The Celebration began with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Arjen,

Ignatian Leadership Program, Pune

Ignatian Leadership Program for common houses / works was conducted from 25th May to 28th May at De Nobili College, Pune by Frs. Joe Arun SJ (Convenor), Joye James SJ and Jossie D’Mello SJ.

VIDYAJYOTI ACADEMIC INAUGURATION & STAN SWAMY DAY

Vidyajyoti, Delhi, dedicated its Academic Inauguration Day to remember our beloved Martyr and Adivasis’ Social Activist Fr. Stan Swamy on his 2nd death anniversary.  Fr. Stan Swamy died on 5th July 2021, while he was still in the Prison.

Report of the Meeting Province/Regional Coordinators of School Educations

The meeting was organized basically to find ways and evolve strategies to face the challenges and make use of opportunities of NEP 2020 collectively with the coordinators of school and higher education.

Who We Are

The Society of Jesus was founded by Saint Ignatius Loyola and his companions in 1540. With a global membership of more than 16,000 members, the Society operates through six Conferences spread across over 110 countries. Jesuits live and work in about 80 Provinces and Regions across the world. The Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA), which has 22 Provinces, is one of the Conferences. It has its presence in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan. The JCSA has over 400 schools (urban and rural), about 60 higher education institutions (including the prestigious XLRIs, Loyola College and St. Xavier’s College). It has a network of over 100 social work centres. It also has research centres (Indian Social Institute—Delhi and Bengaluru), initiatives such as the inter-religious dialogue, empowering the marginalised through livelihood promotion, skilling the youth, supporting refugees and the displaced, helpline for migrants, etc.

The Jesuits in South Asia are aligned with the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) of the Society of Jesus, and as a Conference it has  the following preferences:

a) Ensuring Quality Education;b) Promoting Ecology and Justice; c) Accompanying Youth; d) Fostering Peace and Reconciliation; and e) Promoting Renewal and Spirituality of Seeing God in All Things.

 

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What We Do

One Mission, Many Ministries: Responding to the Call of Christ the King

Jesuits are motivated by a deep, personal love of Jesus Christ and a “desire to imitate in some manner our Creator and Lord Jesus Christ … since he is the way which leads to life” (St Ignatius of Loyola). We seek to be “contemplatives in action” combining the service of faith with the promotion of justice, following the example of our founder, St Ignatius, who strove to “find God in all things.” We consider ourselves to be sent on mission with Jesus as companions consecrated for service under the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Jesuits are best known in the fields of education (schools, colleges, universities, seminaries, theological faculties), intellectual research, and spiritual renewal. In South Asia ,Jesuits run schools, universities and parishes and engage in missionary work, social justice, inter-religious dialogue, and other ‘frontier’ ministries. Most importantly, we continue the tradition of providing retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises, the foundational work of St Ignatius. The goal of the Jesuit mission is to be ever available for the greater universal good, desiring always the “magis”, that which is truly better “For the Greater Glory of God.” It is this availability for the Church’s universal mission that marks the Society of Jesus as an apostolic religious order.

The Universal Apostolic Preferences

There are four working fields to which the Society of Jesus will pay special attention and in which it will invest a significant portion of its various resources over the next few years.

SHOWING THE WAY TO GOD

WALKING WITH THE EXCLUDED

JOURNEYING WITH YOUTH

CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME

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