I wonder if anyone here remembers Philip (“Doc”) Loretz. He was the first Jesuit doctor in the British Province. Up to the age of 55, he was a GP in the South of England – happily married with children and a successful practice. But, when he was 55, very suddenly and tragically, his wife died.
St Ignatius’ Day is the 31 July, and historically Jesuit Communities have marked the day with Masses, processions and feasts. Archives Assistant, Lucy, delves into the archives to find out more.
We need not focus on the divisive nature of the Reformation as we mark its 500th anniversary, says Philip Endean SJ. let us celelbate instead a movement "from conflict to communion".
David Fernandez SJ, Rector of the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, gave this challenging speech to the graduating class of the School of Business Administration, on the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Degree Programme.
René de los Reyes SJ, a British Jesuit currently studying philosophy at Regis College in Toronto, reflects on his participation in the Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage.
One of the Jesuits in Britain Archives’ most frequently asked about collections is that of Fr Martin D'Arcy's personal papers. On the opening of the collection and completion of its catalogue, we take a closer look at the treasures it contains.
