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Thanks to Professor CSP Hunter renewing his support, the scholarships will continue!
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New Heythrop Library scholarships from 1st December 2023

November 24, 2023

Thanks to Professor CSP Hunter renewing his support, the scholarships will continue!

Lots to read in this edition of J&F, including words from our new provincial, Peter Gallagher SJ
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Jesuits & Friends - Winter 2023

November 22, 2023

Lots to read in this edition of J&F, including words from our new provincial, Peter Gallagher SJ

"Renewing our desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and to adore him"
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A Symphony of Prayer

November 20, 2023

"Renewing our desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and to adore him"

"Forcibly removing people to Rwanda would achieve nothing except to violate their basic rights"
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Supreme Court Rules Rwanda Plan Unlawful - response from Jesuit Refugee Service UK

November 15, 2023

"Forcibly removing people to Rwanda would achieve nothing except to violate their basic rights"

This Thursday marks the 34th anniversary of the martyrdom in San Salvador of six Jesuits
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A Dramatic Film of Martyrdom in El Salvador

November 15, 2023

This Thursday marks the 34th anniversary of the martyrdom in San Salvador of six Jesuits

Can you help promote the integral ecology work of the Jesuits in Britain and their partners?
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New job opportunity - Integral Ecology & Responsible Investments Officer

November 10, 2023

Can you help promote the integral ecology work of the Jesuits in Britain and their partners?

A portrait of Fr John Sullivan SJ was blessed in an ecumenical ceremony at Farm Street Church
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John Sullivan SJ returns to Farm Street Church

November 8, 2023

A portrait of Fr John Sullivan SJ was blessed in an ecumenical ceremony at Farm Street Church

Passionate about Jesuit spirituality and want to work in a world-renowned spirituality centre?
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St Beuno's is looking for a Fundraising & Marketing Officer

November 7, 2023

Passionate about Jesuit spirituality and want to work in a world-renowned spirituality centre?

Jesuit Missions launches its latest campaign today calling for climate justice at COP28
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Jesuit Missions launches COP28 campaign

November 1, 2023

Jesuit Missions launches its latest campaign today calling for climate justice at COP28

This telephone helpline aimed at those interested in connecting with the Church has a new website
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Catholic listeners launch next phase with new website

October 24, 2023

This telephone helpline aimed at those interested in connecting with the Church has a new website

With the conflict in the Middle East raging, the Pope has called for a day of fasting and prayer
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A call to prayer for Israel and Palestine

October 23, 2023

With the conflict in the Middle East raging, the Pope has called for a day of fasting and prayer

Read the Times obituary of this motorbike-riding Jesuit priest who ran refugee camps
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Rest in Peace Fr Michael Campbell-Johnston SJ

October 18, 2023

Read the Times obituary of this motorbike-riding Jesuit priest who ran refugee camps

Could you lead the fundraising strategy for this international mission and development organisation?
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Jesuit Missions is looking for a Fundraising Manager

October 18, 2023

Could you lead the fundraising strategy for this international mission and development organisation?

Safe and stable accommodation is, increasingly, one of the most pressing challenges for friends.
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Jesuit Refugee Service UK Opens Amani House for Male Refugee Friends

October 17, 2023

Safe and stable accommodation is, increasingly, one of the most pressing challenges for friends.

As the conflict in the Middle East rages, we offer a prayer guide for international disasters.
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When we don’t know how to pray

October 16, 2023

As the conflict in the Middle East rages, we offer a prayer guide for international disasters.

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ shares his thoughts on the Pope's latest apostolic exhortation
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A reflection on Laudate Deum

October 11, 2023

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ shares his thoughts on the Pope's latest apostolic exhortation

A conference to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Jesuit Province in Britain
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Challenging Legacies

October 6, 2023

A conference to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Jesuit Province in Britain

Laudate Deum’s moral call for action rediscovers the spirit of integral ecology.
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Laudate Deum: A Radical Call to Care for Our Common Home

October 4, 2023

Laudate Deum’s moral call for action rediscovers the spirit of integral ecology.

Manchester Universities Catholic Chaplaincy sparkled with vitality as the new academic year began
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Warm Welcome for Catholic Students in Manchester

September 28, 2023

Manchester Universities Catholic Chaplaincy sparkled with vitality as the new academic year began

Information Professional is the magazine for Information, Knowledge and Library workers.
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The Heythrop Library features in the latest issues of Information Professional

September 26, 2023

Information Professional is the magazine for Information, Knowledge and Library workers.

A Requiem Mass will be held in Paris and livestreamed. Read the article for more details.
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Rest in Peace Fr Philip Endean SJ

September 25, 2023

A Requiem Mass will be held in Paris and livestreamed. Read the article for more details.

This special Mass to mark the anniversary was celebrated at Farm Street Church in London
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St Beuno's 175 Anniversary Mass

September 7, 2023

This special Mass to mark the anniversary was celebrated at Farm Street Church in London

The state of Nicaragua has confiscated all Jesuit property including its buildings and funds.
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Jesuits are persecuted by the Nicaraguan government

September 1, 2023

The state of Nicaragua has confiscated all Jesuit property including its buildings and funds.

Five years ago Pope Francis invited Jesuits to share the gift of discernment with the Church
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Discerning leadership in Oxford

August 21, 2023

Five years ago Pope Francis invited Jesuits to share the gift of discernment with the Church

Peter O' Sullivan was ordained a priest at Farm Street Church, home of the British Jesuits
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We celebrate the ordination of a young man into the priesthood

August 4, 2023

Peter O' Sullivan was ordained a priest at Farm Street Church, home of the British Jesuits

Former staff and alumni of Heythrop College visited the new Heythrop Library
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A visit to Heythrop Library

August 3, 2023

Former staff and alumni of Heythrop College visited the new Heythrop Library

Jesuits were mentioned at prayers given at Canterbury Cathedral on the Eighth Sunday After Trinity
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Bidding prayers at Canterbury Cathedral

July 31, 2023

Jesuits were mentioned at prayers given at Canterbury Cathedral on the Eighth Sunday After Trinity

The podcast is inspired by a sixteenth century soldier-turned-saint, Ignatius of Loyola.
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Things I Wish I Knew – a new podcast from Thinking Faith

July 20, 2023

The podcast is inspired by a sixteenth century soldier-turned-saint, Ignatius of Loyola.

This is a full-time post leading the work of small and dynamic team.
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JRS UK is looking for a Head of Communications, Fundraising & Advocacy

July 19, 2023

This is a full-time post leading the work of small and dynamic team.

The murder of two Jesuit priests in Mexico has shocked the world
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They murdered his fellow Jesuits but this priest refuses to leave

July 19, 2023

The murder of two Jesuit priests in Mexico has shocked the world

Written by a Jesuit and performed by indigenous people
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LOYOLA - the opera

July 11, 2023

Written by a Jesuit and performed by indigenous people

Jesuit priest, Fr Paul O'Reilly, has been nominated for an award for his work with the homeless.
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Jesuit recognised for his work with the homeless

July 5, 2023

Jesuit priest, Fr Paul O'Reilly, has been nominated for an award for his work with the homeless.

This latest issue of The Way focuses on spiritual conversation
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The Way: Summer 2023

July 3, 2023

This latest issue of The Way focuses on spiritual conversation

These will provide an important opportunity for scholars and practitioners to share and learn
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CIS conferences on Ignatian Spirituality have been re-established

June 23, 2023

These will provide an important opportunity for scholars and practitioners to share and learn

Our peaceful attempt to hand a petition to the Indian High Commissioner was ignored
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Vigil for Stan Swamy

June 20, 2023

Our peaceful attempt to hand a petition to the Indian High Commissioner was ignored

This paid role will involve assisting with our environmental, social and governance work
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We are recruiting a Responsible Investment Intern

June 15, 2023

This paid role will involve assisting with our environmental, social and governance work

Please sign the petition and come along to the vigil at the Indian High Commission
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Stand with Stan: Clear his Name!

June 14, 2023

Please sign the petition and come along to the vigil at the Indian High Commission

Join JRS today at 3pm and participate in the London Legal Walk!
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Who’s that walking at my door?

June 13, 2023

Join JRS today at 3pm and participate in the London Legal Walk!

Learn about the outreach work being done through Farm Street Parish.
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A podcast with Radio Maria England

June 5, 2023

Learn about the outreach work being done through Farm Street Parish.

This artefact is on loan from the Jesuits in Britain and can be viewed in a new exhibition
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The cope of Henry VII travels to its final destination

May 29, 2023

This artefact is on loan from the Jesuits in Britain and can be viewed in a new exhibition

The Holy Name welcomes new members into the Catholic Church, as well as Eucharistic Ministers
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Faith is thriving in the heart of Manchester

May 28, 2023

The Holy Name welcomes new members into the Catholic Church, as well as Eucharistic Ministers

The team is looking for someone who can help communicate the vital work they are supporting globally
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Jesuit Missions is looking for a Media and Communications Officer

May 25, 2023

The team is looking for someone who can help communicate the vital work they are supporting globally

Ratcliffe College in Leicestershire has named their new English Centre in honour of Willie Doyle.
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Catholic school names new English Centre after Irish Jesuit

May 24, 2023

Ratcliffe College in Leicestershire has named their new English Centre in honour of Willie Doyle.

Are you passionate about Ignatian Spirituality and can help make it more widely available?
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The Jesuit Institute is looking for a Deputy Director

May 23, 2023

Are you passionate about Ignatian Spirituality and can help make it more widely available?

There was a book launch at Westminster Hall which included guest speakers from different faiths
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New book explores the resonances of Laudato Si’ with the Qur’an

May 23, 2023

There was a book launch at Westminster Hall which included guest speakers from different faiths

We are joining a coalition urging investment managers to halt support for fossil fuel expansion
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Climate change - the minimum expectations

May 22, 2023

We are joining a coalition urging investment managers to halt support for fossil fuel expansion

Jesuit Missions UK has been providing support in Lebanon to help those suffering from trauma
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Mental health support helps an ISIS survivor to embrace life again

May 19, 2023

Jesuit Missions UK has been providing support in Lebanon to help those suffering from trauma

The Manchester Universities’ Catholic Society retreat was held at Savio House in the Peak District
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A reflection on the "Open Your Hearts" student retreat

May 18, 2023

The Manchester Universities’ Catholic Society retreat was held at Savio House in the Peak District

A Jesuit scholastic of the British province shares his thoughts about diaconal ordination
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A reflection on diaconal ordination

May 16, 2023

A Jesuit scholastic of the British province shares his thoughts about diaconal ordination

Jesuit Refugee Service Syria continues to support those who have been affected.
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Update on the Syrian Earthquake Emergency Response

May 5, 2023

Jesuit Refugee Service Syria continues to support those who have been affected.

On Saturday 13th May at 2.00pm (GMT), eight Jesuits will be ordained deacons in Paris
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Prayers for Diaconal Ordination

May 4, 2023

On Saturday 13th May at 2.00pm (GMT), eight Jesuits will be ordained deacons in Paris

Now the aches have gone, three runners reflect on their experience of running the London Marathon
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Don’t run away from a good cause, run for a good cause

May 3, 2023

Now the aches have gone, three runners reflect on their experience of running the London Marathon

Fr Peter Gallagher SJ will be the next Provincial Superior of the Jesuits in Britain
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Announcement of new Jesuit Provincial

May 2, 2023

Fr Peter Gallagher SJ will be the next Provincial Superior of the Jesuits in Britain

The April 2023 issue, titled 'Labours of Love', includes articles by leading theologians
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The latest issue of 'The Way' is out now!

April 17, 2023

The April 2023 issue, titled 'Labours of Love', includes articles by leading theologians

Father Arturo Sosa SJ was in the UK last week visiting Jesuit spiritual works and parishes
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Global leader of the Jesuits visits the British Province

April 17, 2023

Father Arturo Sosa SJ was in the UK last week visiting Jesuit spiritual works and parishes

Brother Ken Vance SJ talks to BBC Radio on the day the Jesuits leave SFX Church in Liverpool
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SFX - the end of an era

April 16, 2023

Brother Ken Vance SJ talks to BBC Radio on the day the Jesuits leave SFX Church in Liverpool

A week of guided prayer for all who have been affected by clerical abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Let's Journey Together

April 12, 2023

A week of guided prayer for all who have been affected by clerical abuse in the Catholic Church.

An Indian Jesuit priest was wrongly imprisoned for criticising the Indian government
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Justice for Fr Stan!

April 3, 2023

An Indian Jesuit priest was wrongly imprisoned for criticising the Indian government

Fr Denis Blackledge is retiring after 7 happy years serving the Everton parish of St Francis Xavier
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Staff and pupils at Faith Primary Academy bid parish priest a fond farewell

April 3, 2023

Fr Denis Blackledge is retiring after 7 happy years serving the Everton parish of St Francis Xavier

Would you like access to the impressive collection of books and journals at Heythrop Library?
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Library scholarships for 2023 now available

March 29, 2023

Would you like access to the impressive collection of books and journals at Heythrop Library?

The disused army barracks in Kent has been repurposed as a quasi-detention centre for asylum seekers
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New report by Jesuit Refugee Service UK sheds light on Napier Barracks

March 29, 2023

The disused army barracks in Kent has been repurposed as a quasi-detention centre for asylum seekers

Find reflections for each day of Holy Week with a new resource from St Beuno's Outreach.
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Praying in Holy Week

March 28, 2023

Find reflections for each day of Holy Week with a new resource from St Beuno's Outreach.

Rob Marsh has written extensively on the Spiritual Exercises. This book brings his essays together.
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Jesuits publish new book on the Spiritual Exercises

March 24, 2023

Rob Marsh has written extensively on the Spiritual Exercises. This book brings his essays together.

Jesuit Missions hosted a fundraiser at Farm Street Church in central London to help those affected
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Earthquake appeal concert raises money for those in need

March 21, 2023

Jesuit Missions hosted a fundraiser at Farm Street Church in central London to help those affected

In this issue, we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the British Province of Jesuits
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Hot off the press - the latest issue of Jesuits & Friends!

March 20, 2023

In this issue, we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the British Province of Jesuits

Today marks ten years since the election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as head of the Catholic Church
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Ten years since the election of Pope Francis

March 13, 2023

Today marks ten years since the election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as head of the Catholic Church

Lucy spoke to Radio Maria England to mark International Women's Day
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An interview with Lucy Gillingham from Jesuit Missions

March 8, 2023

Lucy spoke to Radio Maria England to mark International Women's Day

Fr Tony O'Riordan of the Jesuit Refugee Service spoke with the BBC about the situation on the ground
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An update from Aleppo a month after the earthquake

March 6, 2023

Fr Tony O'Riordan of the Jesuit Refugee Service spoke with the BBC about the situation on the ground

After two years in the Novitiate, Mikhael Ahmad professes his First Vows to the Society of Jesus
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The First Vows

February 20, 2023

After two years in the Novitiate, Mikhael Ahmad professes his First Vows to the Society of Jesus

This is a new opportunity to present two pilot podcast series for Thinking Faith.
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We are hiring a podcast presenter

February 19, 2023

This is a new opportunity to present two pilot podcast series for Thinking Faith.

Michael Barrow, now 92-years-old, reflects on his 70+ years as a Jesuit
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The Adventurer

February 13, 2023

Michael Barrow, now 92-years-old, reflects on his 70+ years as a Jesuit

Father Tony O’Riordan described the scenes as "the deepest levels of hell".
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Irish Jesuit in quake-hit Syria speaks to the BBC's World at One

February 10, 2023

Father Tony O’Riordan described the scenes as "the deepest levels of hell".

In this episode, Laura Wright meets our very own Emma Holland, Producer of Pray As You Go
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Songs of Praise features Jesuit prayer app

February 9, 2023

In this episode, Laura Wright meets our very own Emma Holland, Producer of Pray As You Go

The London Jesuit Centre and Jesuit Young Adult Ministries are running a Lent retreat this year
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We invite you to try this Lent retreat!

February 8, 2023

The London Jesuit Centre and Jesuit Young Adult Ministries are running a Lent retreat this year

Jesuit Missions UK has set up an appeal to help those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: How to help the victims

February 8, 2023

Jesuit Missions UK has set up an appeal to help those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Dermot Preston is a Jesuit priest serving the parish and the poor in Newcastle.
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The Servant

February 6, 2023

Dermot Preston is a Jesuit priest serving the parish and the poor in Newcastle.

Christopher Brolly spent two years teaching at a busy Jesuit school in London.
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The Teacher

January 30, 2023

Christopher Brolly spent two years teaching at a busy Jesuit school in London.

This homily was given by Fr Michael Holman SJ at Mount St Mary's College Chapel on 25th January 2023
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Homily for the Requiem Mass of Fr Michael Beattie SJ

January 27, 2023

This homily was given by Fr Michael Holman SJ at Mount St Mary's College Chapel on 25th January 2023

Liverpool Hope University presented the award to Fr Denis Blackledge SJ upon his retirement
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Jesuit priest honoured with senior university fellowship

January 25, 2023

Liverpool Hope University presented the award to Fr Denis Blackledge SJ upon his retirement

Jesuits, friends, and well-wishers packed the church for the fourth centenary celebration.
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Fourth Centenary of the British Province Celebrated

January 24, 2023

Jesuits, friends, and well-wishers packed the church for the fourth centenary celebration.

In this film we meet Matthew Power who is a Chaplain at Oxford University
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The Chaplain

January 23, 2023

In this film we meet Matthew Power who is a Chaplain at Oxford University

This homily was given at Farm Street Church by Provincial Superior Fr Damian Howard SJ
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Homily for the Fourth Centenary of the British Province of Jesuits

January 21, 2023

This homily was given at Farm Street Church by Provincial Superior Fr Damian Howard SJ

In this film we meet Mikhael Ahmad who recently completed two years in the Jesuit Novitiate
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The Novice

January 16, 2023

In this film we meet Mikhael Ahmad who recently completed two years in the Jesuit Novitiate

Tune into Radio Maria England to hear a Jesuit priest speak on the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict
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Catechesis on the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict

January 11, 2023

Tune into Radio Maria England to hear a Jesuit priest speak on the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict

In this edition, we pay tribute to Jesuit priest, Joe Munitiz SJ, a wise and gentle scholar
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The Way: Spring 2023

January 9, 2023

In this edition, we pay tribute to Jesuit priest, Joe Munitiz SJ, a wise and gentle scholar

The concert version was narrated by writer / director, Jonathan Moore, a supporter of the Jesuits
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New opera explores the tragic journey of migrants to Europe

January 6, 2023

The concert version was narrated by writer / director, Jonathan Moore, a supporter of the Jesuits

The Jesuits in Britain would like to pay tribute to the memory of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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Statement on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

December 31, 2022

The Jesuits in Britain would like to pay tribute to the memory of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

This is a new opportunity to produce two pilot podcasts which will engage a younger audience
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We are recruiting a podcast producer

December 23, 2022

This is a new opportunity to produce two pilot podcasts which will engage a younger audience

Refugees and volunteers celebrated together at the church following a 3-course meal
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Refugee Christmas party at St Aloysius!

December 21, 2022

Refugees and volunteers celebrated together at the church following a 3-course meal

Student volunteers from the Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy keep a local park clean
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Student litter pickers applauded by Manchester residents

December 14, 2022

Student volunteers from the Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy keep a local park clean

Carols by Candlelight is a hallmark Christmas celebration in the city of Manchester.
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Carols by Candlelight at Holy Name

December 14, 2022

Carols by Candlelight is a hallmark Christmas celebration in the city of Manchester.

The shelter has been set up at Westminster Cathedral Hall in response to the freezing temperatures
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Volunteers needed for new emergency shelter for the homeless

December 12, 2022

The shelter has been set up at Westminster Cathedral Hall in response to the freezing temperatures

These new scholarships are intended to fund Heythrop Library memberships for early career academics
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New scholarships announced for Heythrop Library

December 7, 2022

These new scholarships are intended to fund Heythrop Library memberships for early career academics

The Jesuits have had a presence in Liverpool since the 16th century and the church opened in 1848.
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St Francis Xavier Church in Liverpool will celebrate 175th anniversary with year of events

December 6, 2022

The Jesuits have had a presence in Liverpool since the 16th century and the church opened in 1848.

The next parish priest will be a member of the Archdiocesan clergy.
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Jesuits to leave St Francis Xavier Church in Liverpool

December 3, 2022

The next parish priest will be a member of the Archdiocesan clergy.

South Sudan and Ethiopia have been forgotten amid the more dominant headlines of Ukraine and Covid
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This advent please consider these forgotten crises

November 27, 2022

South Sudan and Ethiopia have been forgotten amid the more dominant headlines of Ukraine and Covid

This is the third year since Jesuit Refugee Service UK launched Refugee Gifts. Please get involved!
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Please help our refugee friends this Christmas!

November 22, 2022

This is the third year since Jesuit Refugee Service UK launched Refugee Gifts. Please get involved!

The Society of Jesus is conducting a survey measuring the participation of women in its Works.
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Women in the Jesuits - what next?

November 10, 2022

The Society of Jesus is conducting a survey measuring the participation of women in its Works.

How one liturgical vestment explains the rise and fall of Catholic England.
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A king. A cope. And a faith under siege. (A Jesuit Podcast)

November 9, 2022

How one liturgical vestment explains the rise and fall of Catholic England.

Ukrainian Catholics, with help from the Jesuits, are welcoming many more people displaced by war.
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Ukrainian solidarity

November 8, 2022

Ukrainian Catholics, with help from the Jesuits, are welcoming many more people displaced by war.

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