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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

"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

In support of social action, parish transformation, pastoral development, and Catholic studies.

New Award for Clergy, and Two New University Bursaries

March 12, 2022

In support of social action, parish transformation, pastoral development, and Catholic studies.

The celebration Mass took place at St Ignatius Church in Stamford Hill on Saturday 12th March 2022.

Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the canonization of St Ignatius of Loyola

March 12, 2022

The celebration Mass took place at St Ignatius Church in Stamford Hill on Saturday 12th March 2022.

An exhibition about a group of strong-minded female supporters of the Jesuit Catholic mission

Hot, Holy Ladies - meet the women who kept the faith alive

March 8, 2022

An exhibition about a group of strong-minded female supporters of the Jesuit Catholic mission

Refugees share their experiences of fleeing Ukraine & being welcomed in Poland on BBC Radio 4.

Jesuit Refugee Service helping Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

March 8, 2022

Refugees share their experiences of fleeing Ukraine & being welcomed in Poland on BBC Radio 4.

St Francis Xavier Church in Liverpool is midway through a special Novena to the great saint.

We celebrate the 400th anniversary of the canonisation of St Francis Xavier

March 7, 2022

St Francis Xavier Church in Liverpool is midway through a special Novena to the great saint.

In this reflection, Father Tom Shufflebotham reminds us of the special power of Lent.

How am I finding Lent? How is Lent finding me?

March 7, 2022

In this reflection, Father Tom Shufflebotham reminds us of the special power of Lent.

Jesuits share what religious and non-religious books had the greatest impact on them

World Book Day - What do Jesuits read?

March 3, 2022

Jesuits share what religious and non-religious books had the greatest impact on them

We invite you to join us on a Journey through Lent with St Ignatius of Loyola.

An invitation to journey with us this Lent

March 1, 2022

We invite you to join us on a Journey through Lent with St Ignatius of Loyola.

Ash Wednesday, March 2 to be international day of fasting and prayer for peace.

Pray for peace in Ukraine

February 24, 2022

Ash Wednesday, March 2 to be international day of fasting and prayer for peace.

How to pray the Novena of Grace in the 400th year since the canonisation of St Francis Xavier.

Praying with St Francis Xavier

February 23, 2022

How to pray the Novena of Grace in the 400th year since the canonisation of St Francis Xavier.

In much of Africa, fewer than 40% of populations have received the vaccine. Let's change this!

Let's make COVID -19 vaccines accessible to the world's poorest

February 18, 2022

In much of Africa, fewer than 40% of populations have received the vaccine. Let's change this!

Please read this blog by Amy-Leigh Hatton, Accommodation Officer at Jesuit Refugee Service UK.

Tackling housing injustice with kindness and hospitality

February 18, 2022

Please read this blog by Amy-Leigh Hatton, Accommodation Officer at Jesuit Refugee Service UK.

This new collection of books will help us better understand the current ecological crisis.

Celebrating the launch of the open access Laudato Si' Integral Ecology Collection

February 17, 2022

This new collection of books will help us better understand the current ecological crisis.

The Metamorphosis exhibition is open to the public and runs until Wednesday 9th February.

Jesuits welcome Prince Charles to icon exhibition at Farm Street Church

February 1, 2022

The Metamorphosis exhibition is open to the public and runs until Wednesday 9th February.

In Barmouth, Michael Portillo encounters a group of Jesuits.

Jesuits on BBC's Great British Railway Journeys

January 26, 2022

In Barmouth, Michael Portillo encounters a group of Jesuits.

With your support, Jesuit Missions UK is enabling schools in Rwanda to plant their own crops.

Jesuit Missions UK is supporting schools in Rwanda

January 24, 2022

With your support, Jesuit Missions UK is enabling schools in Rwanda to plant their own crops.

Jesuits in Britain welcome the news of Fr Rutilio Grande's beatification.

Jesuit priest murdered by death squad is beatified

January 23, 2022

Jesuits in Britain welcome the news of Fr Rutilio Grande's beatification.

The order has put its name to a shareholder resolution along with other institutional investors.

Jesuits in Britain put pressure on Unilever to tackle unhealthy food

January 20, 2022

The order has put its name to a shareholder resolution along with other institutional investors.

We are running our popular online Lent Retreat again this year and we are looking for group leaders.

Would you like to lead a group this Lent?

January 12, 2022

We are running our popular online Lent Retreat again this year and we are looking for group leaders.

The advice given to us by St Ignatius of Loyola about how to make good decisions rings true today.

What will the decisions you make today look like from your deathbed?

January 10, 2022

The advice given to us by St Ignatius of Loyola about how to make good decisions rings true today.

One of the UK's leading iconographers is exhibiting her work at the London Jesuit Centre in Mayfair.

Iconography exhibition opens this weekend at the London Jesuit Centre

January 7, 2022

One of the UK's leading iconographers is exhibiting her work at the London Jesuit Centre in Mayfair.

Imagine the scene at Nazareth, with Tom Shufflebotham SJ

The Holy Family

December 22, 2021

Imagine the scene at Nazareth, with Tom Shufflebotham SJ

"Why take up the crazy idea of walking all the way to COP26? I guess the answer lies in my faith…"

A pilgrimage to the UN's climate change conference

December 22, 2021

"Why take up the crazy idea of walking all the way to COP26? I guess the answer lies in my faith…"

A Jesuit of the French-speaking Province who has been living in London shares his calling with us

To love and serve in all things

December 20, 2021

A Jesuit of the French-speaking Province who has been living in London shares his calling with us

A member of Jesuit Young Adult Ministries shares her experience of St Beuno's

Finding God in tranquility and traffic

December 20, 2021

A member of Jesuit Young Adult Ministries shares her experience of St Beuno's

Arturo Sosa, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, invites us to reflect on the Ignatian Year

Seeing all things new in Christ

December 19, 2021

Arturo Sosa, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, invites us to reflect on the Ignatian Year

Was this the ‘death’ of a prisoner in custody or a ‘murder’? If it was the latter, who killed Stan?

A martyr for water, forest and land

December 19, 2021

Was this the ‘death’ of a prisoner in custody or a ‘murder’? If it was the latter, who killed Stan?

To celebrate the Ignatian Year, actors did a readthrough of 'Inigo' at the London Jesuit Centre

Inigo - an “impressive” and “brilliantly written” play about St Ignatius of Loyola

December 3, 2021

To celebrate the Ignatian Year, actors did a readthrough of 'Inigo' at the London Jesuit Centre

From May 2021 until July 2022, Jesuits will celebrate five hundred years of spiritual conversion.

David Birchall SJ shares the inspiration behind The Ignatian Year

November 30, 2021

From May 2021 until July 2022, Jesuits will celebrate five hundred years of spiritual conversion.

Campion Hall warmly invites you to this year's Newman Lecture, given by Professor Linda Hogan

The Newman Lecture 2021 - Human Rights: A Moral Language for Our Times

November 26, 2021

Campion Hall warmly invites you to this year's Newman Lecture, given by Professor Linda Hogan

Stories of love and service fill us with hope.

Jesuits & Friends issue 110, Winter 2021

November 26, 2021

Stories of love and service fill us with hope.

Journey through Advent with daily meditations online.

An online Advent Retreat from Scotland

November 25, 2021

Journey through Advent with daily meditations online.

What do Jesus' words in this Sunday's gospel mean for us?

Stay awake, praying at all times...

November 24, 2021

What do Jesus' words in this Sunday's gospel mean for us?

We are looking for someone to join our small media team.

We are recruiting for an Administrative Assistant

November 17, 2021

We are looking for someone to join our small media team.

We are looking for someone to be at the creative forefront of our digital designs.

We are recruiting for a Digital Content Creator

November 17, 2021

We are looking for someone to be at the creative forefront of our digital designs.

A French Jesuit living with us in London helps unpack some of the ideas in Laudato Si'

Hear a Jesuit take on climate change

October 11, 2021

A French Jesuit living with us in London helps unpack some of the ideas in Laudato Si'

Check out our new webpage dedicated to Ignatian Year events.

The Ignatian Year - what is it and how can you get involved?

October 1, 2021

Check out our new webpage dedicated to Ignatian Year events.

The petition, created by Jesuit Missions, was delivered to 10 Downing Street.

Pupils urge Prime Minister to show bold leadership at COP26

September 29, 2021

The petition, created by Jesuit Missions, was delivered to 10 Downing Street.

Learn more about how the Archdiocese of Liverpool navigated the Synod journey.

Some Synod Scenarios: A view from Liverpool

September 28, 2021

Learn more about how the Archdiocese of Liverpool navigated the Synod journey.

Check out this programme about our founder, St Ignatius of Loyola, and why his spirituality matters.

BBC explores Ignatian Spirituality (come and try it for yourself)

September 27, 2021

Check out this programme about our founder, St Ignatius of Loyola, and why his spirituality matters.

Inspired by Pope Francis’ message to give a soul to the economy of tomorrow, join the movement.

Young people invited to build an economy that works for all

September 24, 2021

Inspired by Pope Francis’ message to give a soul to the economy of tomorrow, join the movement.

We invite you to get to know the very human mother of Jesus from the Scripture.

Mary in Scripture – check out this online meditation series

September 22, 2021

We invite you to get to know the very human mother of Jesus from the Scripture.

Nathalie Becquart works for the Vatican Synod of Bishops and gives her view on the 'Synodal Church'.

Some Synod Scenarios: A view from Rome

September 22, 2021

Nathalie Becquart works for the Vatican Synod of Bishops and gives her view on the 'Synodal Church'.

Come an experience the beautiful retreat house and grounds for yourself.

We are very pleased to once again be welcoming people back to St Beuno's

September 17, 2021

Come an experience the beautiful retreat house and grounds for yourself.

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the London Jesuit Centre may have what you are looking for.

Check out the autumn programme at the London Jesuit Centre

September 16, 2021

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the London Jesuit Centre may have what you are looking for.

The Jesuit Refugee Service UK is running an event where you can find out more.

Want to host a refugee in your home?

September 16, 2021

The Jesuit Refugee Service UK is running an event where you can find out more.

Watch the first in this series of talks from the Edinburgh Jesuit Centre on Synodality.

Some Synod Scenarios: A View from the Amazon

September 14, 2021

Watch the first in this series of talks from the Edinburgh Jesuit Centre on Synodality.

Pope Francis has called for a 'Synodal Church' that listens, learns and shares mission.

Edinburgh Jesuit Centre presents a series of talks about the 'Synodal Church'

September 11, 2021

Pope Francis has called for a 'Synodal Church' that listens, learns and shares mission.

The film club returns with a screening of 'Inigo - the Knight Who Fell to his Knees'.

The Tim Hetherington Film Club at Farm Street returns!

September 10, 2021

The film club returns with a screening of 'Inigo - the Knight Who Fell to his Knees'.

Jesuit Refugee Service UK condemns latest government plan to block refugees from entering the UK.

Extraordinarily dangerous proposal to send boats back across Channel means people will drown

September 9, 2021

Jesuit Refugee Service UK condemns latest government plan to block refugees from entering the UK.

Please sign our petition to the Prime Minister demanding urgent action on climate change.

We must act now to limit temperature rises and reduce our carbon emissions

September 9, 2021

Please sign our petition to the Prime Minister demanding urgent action on climate change.

Sam Dixon has just completed two years in the Jesuit Novitiate.

Jesuit Novice takes First Vows

September 4, 2021

Sam Dixon has just completed two years in the Jesuit Novitiate.

30 May 1944 – 24 August 2021

Obituary for Father Joe Duggan SJ

August 24, 2021

30 May 1944 – 24 August 2021

Stonyhurst College has lent the Henry VII Chasuble, among other artefacts.

Jesuit school part of ‘Gold and Glory’ exhibition at Hampton Court Palace

August 23, 2021

Stonyhurst College has lent the Henry VII Chasuble, among other artefacts.

Professor Gerard Kilroy gives a fresh take on Evelyn Waugh's book on St Edmund Campion.

Upcoming event: Edmund Campion and Waugh's 'Household of the Faith'

August 20, 2021

Professor Gerard Kilroy gives a fresh take on Evelyn Waugh's book on St Edmund Campion.

Jesuit Refugee Service UK calls for safe routes to sanctuary and a more human approach to asylum.

Man dies crossing English Channel - Jesuit Refugee Service responds

August 12, 2021

Jesuit Refugee Service UK calls for safe routes to sanctuary and a more human approach to asylum.

A strange wooden object has been found at a Jesuit church in Liverpool.

The mystery object found in church

August 6, 2021

A strange wooden object has been found at a Jesuit church in Liverpool.

"Let us pray for the Church, that it may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to..."

Praying with the Pope in August 2021

August 1, 2021

"Let us pray for the Church, that it may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to..."

Jesuit parishes across the UK will be sharing their contributions in the run-up to the feast day.

Novenas to mark the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola

July 31, 2021

Jesuit parishes across the UK will be sharing their contributions in the run-up to the feast day.

Join us for nine days of devotional prayer for St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

Novena for the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola (Days 8 - 9)

July 29, 2021

Join us for nine days of devotional prayer for St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

Jesuits from the UK and France often study in each other's countries, and are sometimes ordained.

The ordination of a French Jesuit in London

July 28, 2021

Jesuits from the UK and France often study in each other's countries, and are sometimes ordained.

Student helps reveal the hidden history of a Jesuit church in Manchester.

Beneath thick layers of time, the hidden history of the Holy Name of Jesus

July 28, 2021

Student helps reveal the hidden history of a Jesuit church in Manchester.

Join us for nine days of devotional prayer for St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

Novena for the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola (Days 5 - 7)

July 26, 2021

Join us for nine days of devotional prayer for St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

Join us for nine days of devotional prayer for St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

Novena for the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola (Days 2 – 4)

July 23, 2021

Join us for nine days of devotional prayer for St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

Join us for The Ignatian Year to find out more about our founder, St Ignatius of Loyola.

The Ignatian Year continues this month with a play written and performed by Jesuits

July 22, 2021

Join us for The Ignatian Year to find out more about our founder, St Ignatius of Loyola.

Jesuits in Britain staff member helps produce leaflet for countries where Covid info is scant.

Covid leaflet now available for countries where info is scant

July 15, 2021

Jesuits in Britain staff member helps produce leaflet for countries where Covid info is scant.

Fr Stan was a Jesuit priest and human rights activist who died after 7 months in an Indian prison.

Leader of the Jesuits honours Fr Stan Swamy SJ, martyr of the marginalised

July 15, 2021

Fr Stan was a Jesuit priest and human rights activist who died after 7 months in an Indian prison.

Stella Maris was founded 100 years ago in the Jesuit church of St Aloysius in Glasgow.

Support for Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea)

July 11, 2021

Stella Maris was founded 100 years ago in the Jesuit church of St Aloysius in Glasgow.

Many people cannot face the possibility of the real Jesus making a difference.

Can Jesus make a difference?

July 7, 2021

Many people cannot face the possibility of the real Jesus making a difference.

He dedicated his life to marginalised people in India, for which he will forever be remembered

Human rights campaigner, Father Stan Swamy, dies after seven months in Indian prison

July 5, 2021

He dedicated his life to marginalised people in India, for which he will forever be remembered

Let us be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.

Praying with the Pope in July 2021

July 1, 2021

Let us be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.

Malachy Keegan has been offering insights and solutions at the London Jesuit Centre. Find out more.

Facing our demons - a Jesuit take on dealing with anxiety

July 1, 2021

Malachy Keegan has been offering insights and solutions at the London Jesuit Centre. Find out more.

The global head of the Society of Jesus will share his thoughts via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Reflecting on the 'Ignatian Year' in the wake of the pandemic

June 24, 2021

The global head of the Society of Jesus will share his thoughts via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Find out what St Ignatius went through in the cave at Manresa during his spiritual awakening.

Iñigo's Battle of the Spirits (a Jesuit comic)

June 24, 2021

Find out what St Ignatius went through in the cave at Manresa during his spiritual awakening.

Two goregous exhibitions have finally opened in London, made possible by important Jesuit loans.

Historical Jesuit treasures relived through exhibition

June 18, 2021

Two goregous exhibitions have finally opened in London, made possible by important Jesuit loans.

Learn more about how to interpret major decisions and daily experience the Jesuit way.

Discernment Disentangled? An Ignatian View

June 17, 2021

Learn more about how to interpret major decisions and daily experience the Jesuit way.

Refugee friends and supporters shared their creative writing talent.

Our celebration of Refugee Week

June 17, 2021

Refugee friends and supporters shared their creative writing talent.

There are many interesting articles in the summer edition of the Jesuit magazine.

Hot off the press, the latest edition of Jesuits & Friends!

June 16, 2021

There are many interesting articles in the summer edition of the Jesuit magazine.

A kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.

God the sower

June 10, 2021

A kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.

The conference explored the impact of environmental degradation on women.

Laudato Si' Research Institute wraps up first major conference on women, solidarity, and ecology

June 9, 2021

The conference explored the impact of environmental degradation on women.

The event will showcase the writing talent of refugee friends supported by Jesuit Refugee Service.

A special online event for Refugee Week

June 7, 2021

The event will showcase the writing talent of refugee friends supported by Jesuit Refugee Service.

We would love to see you at this year’s Living Theology weekend at Ammerdown Retreat Centre.

Living Theology at Ammerdown - book your place now!

June 7, 2021

We would love to see you at this year’s Living Theology weekend at Ammerdown Retreat Centre.

Father Denis Blackledge went on a 24-hour protest fast to raise awareness of the issue.

Jesuits protest cuts to UK's international aid budget

June 4, 2021

Father Denis Blackledge went on a 24-hour protest fast to raise awareness of the issue.

Pope Francis asks us to pray for young people who are getting married. Read the reflection here.

Praying with the Pope in June 2021

June 1, 2021

Pope Francis asks us to pray for young people who are getting married. Read the reflection here.

Youngest ever Senior Research Fellow at Campion Hall will also teach at Blackfriars.

Jesuits and Dominicans Collaborate on New Senior Appointment

June 1, 2021

Youngest ever Senior Research Fellow at Campion Hall will also teach at Blackfriars.

We were honoured to have the British Ambassador to The Holy See come and share her stories with us.

Diplomatic relations with The Holy See, a talk with the British Ambassador

May 28, 2021

We were honoured to have the British Ambassador to The Holy See come and share her stories with us.

Contemplating the Holy Trinity, we are helped by those who have had the faith and lived by it.

Homily on the Holy Trinity

May 27, 2021

Contemplating the Holy Trinity, we are helped by those who have had the faith and lived by it.

With Covid restrictions in place, a parishioner at Farm Street came up with a way to honour Mary.

Can you find time to say the rosary to honour Mary?

May 25, 2021

With Covid restrictions in place, a parishioner at Farm Street came up with a way to honour Mary.

This year marks the 500th anniversary since the start of St Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual journey.

From the Archives: Celebrating the Ignatian Year

May 24, 2021

This year marks the 500th anniversary since the start of St Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual journey.

The Holy Spirit speaks to us, through the apostles, in a language we can all understand.

Homily for Pentecost

May 20, 2021

The Holy Spirit speaks to us, through the apostles, in a language we can all understand.

Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ points towards the importance of solidarity with the earth.

Conference: Women, Solidarity, and Ecology

May 19, 2021

Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ points towards the importance of solidarity with the earth.

This year we are celebrating the religious conversion of St Ignatius of Loyola. Come and join us!

'Ignatian Year' launches celebration of 500th anniversary of St Ignatius' conversion

May 19, 2021

This year we are celebrating the religious conversion of St Ignatius of Loyola. Come and join us!