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St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, developed a spirituality for real life. Often referred to as ‘Ignatian Spirituality’, it is commonly described as a way of ‘finding God in all things’ - but what does that mean?

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Right from the Society's earliest years, Jesuits have been active on these isles. This has included caring for the disadvantaged, sharing the good news of the Gospel, and helping people to enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Today Jesuits across the globe are working on four important areas...

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Catholic listeners - a new service for those wishing to connect with their faith

May 23, 2022

The helpline is open three days a week from 4pm to 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Jesuits to leave Corpus Christi parish after 125 years of service

May 22, 2022

A Jesuit community, which includes a care facility, will remain in Boscombe.

An update on the situation in Ukraine from those helping on the ground

May 13, 2022

An update on Ukraine from the Xavier Network (Jesuits working globally to promote justice)

The Stonyhurst Foundation is seeking to appoint a new Director

April 29, 2022

The charity's goal is to make a Stonyhurst education available to as many young people as possible.

Catholic listeners - a new service for those wishing to connect with their faith

May 23, 2022

The helpline is open three days a week from 4pm to 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Jesuits to leave Corpus Christi parish after 125 years of service

May 22, 2022

A Jesuit community, which includes a care facility, will remain in Boscombe.

How does a parish listen to God?

April 25, 2022

A parish in Sunderland learnt a lot during lockdown and has shared this with us.

Praying for Ukraine this Holy Week

April 7, 2022

This year's Holy Week leaflet will help us pray for Ukraine as we reflect on the Passion of Jesus.

Interview with Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Evgeny Afineevsky, about his new film 'Francesco'

April 7, 2022

Evgeny said he needed to film something 'hopeful' and 'positive'. Enter Pope Francis.

"I think young people can make an amazing contribution"

March 15, 2022

Fr Damian Howard SJ, leader of the British Jesuits, speaks to UCB News

An update on the situation in Ukraine from those helping on the ground

May 13, 2022

An update on Ukraine from the Xavier Network (Jesuits working globally to promote justice)

The Stonyhurst Foundation is seeking to appoint a new Director

April 29, 2022

The charity's goal is to make a Stonyhurst education available to as many young people as possible.

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Jesuits & Friends - spring 2022

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March 15, 2022

This latest issue contains stories from around the British Province of Jesuits.

Jesuits & Friends - winter 2021

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November 26, 2021

Stories of love and service fill us with hope.

Jesuits & Friends - summer 2021

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June 17, 2021

Hot off the press!

Counsels of Imperfection: Thinking Through Catholic Social Teaching

Theodora Hawksley

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May 12, 2021

A review of a new book which explores Catholic Social Teaching, by Theodora Hawksley.

Jesuits & Friends - spring 2022

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March 15, 2022

This latest issue contains stories from around the British Province of Jesuits.

Jesuits & Friends - winter 2021

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November 26, 2021

Stories of love and service fill us with hope.

Jesuits & Friends - spring 2021

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May 11, 2021

Hot off the press!

Loosening the knots: Counsel

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May 8, 2021

Counsel finds its partner in discernment, says Teresa White FCJ

Loosening the knots: Piety

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May 5, 2021

By studying the life of early Christians, we can discover much about ourselves, says Brian Purfield.

Why would anyone want to be a Jesuit today? The wisdom and example of Peter Canisius

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May 5, 2021

Peter Canisius’s story should command our attention, writes Thomas Flowers SJ.

Jesuits & Friends - summer 2021

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June 17, 2021

Hot off the press!

Counsels of Imperfection: Thinking Through Catholic Social Teaching

Theodora Hawksley

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May 12, 2021

A review of a new book which explores Catholic Social Teaching, by Theodora Hawksley.

Becoming a Jesuit

For nearly 500 years, Jesuits have taken up Christ’s challenge to serve a world in need for the glory of God and the help of souls.

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Explore our history

The history of Jesuits in Britain is a story of bravery and sacrifice. While the first Jesuit activity in Scotland began within a decade of the Society’s foundation in 1540, the first full Jesuit mission to England was launched from Rome in April 1580.

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Meet Ignatius of Loyola

St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, led a spiritual revolution that changed the church and the world forever. Ignatius was many things: soldier, mystic, pilgrim, prisoner, founder, priest and saint. Discover him for yourself.

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Catholic listeners - a new service for those wishing to connect with their faith

May 23, 2022

Jesuits to leave Corpus Christi parish after 125 years of service

May 22, 2022

An update on the situation in Ukraine from those helping on the ground

May 13, 2022

The Stonyhurst Foundation is seeking to appoint a new Director

April 29, 2022

Catholic listeners - a new service for those wishing to connect with their faith

May 23, 2022

Jesuits to leave Corpus Christi parish after 125 years of service

May 22, 2022

How does a parish listen to God?

April 25, 2022

Praying for Ukraine this Holy Week

April 7, 2022

Interview with Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Evgeny Afineevsky, about his new film 'Francesco'

April 7, 2022

"I think young people can make an amazing contribution"

March 15, 2022

An update on the situation in Ukraine from those helping on the ground

May 13, 2022

The Stonyhurst Foundation is seeking to appoint a new Director

April 29, 2022

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Jesuits & Friends - spring 2022

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March 15, 2022

Jesuits & Friends - winter 2021

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November 26, 2021

Jesuits & Friends - summer 2021

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June 17, 2021

Counsels of Imperfection: Thinking Through Catholic Social Teaching

Theodora Hawksley

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May 12, 2021

Jesuits & Friends - spring 2022

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March 15, 2022

Jesuits & Friends - winter 2021

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November 26, 2021

Jesuits & Friends - spring 2021

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May 11, 2021

Loosening the knots: Counsel

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May 8, 2021

Loosening the knots: Piety

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May 5, 2021

Why would anyone want to be a Jesuit today? The wisdom and example of Peter Canisius

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May 5, 2021

Jesuits & Friends - summer 2021

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June 17, 2021

Counsels of Imperfection: Thinking Through Catholic Social Teaching

Theodora Hawksley

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May 12, 2021

Becoming a Jesuit

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Meet Ignatius of Loyola