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New report calls for urgent reform, with clear recommendations

JRS UK exposes systemic barriers to legal advice for people in immigration detention

July 23, 2025

New report calls for urgent reform, with clear recommendations

We honour the founder of the Society of Jesus with nine days of prayer

Novena to St Ignatius of Loyola begins today

July 22, 2025

We honour the founder of the Society of Jesus with nine days of prayer

Fr Stan was jailed for defending minority rights and died in custody aged 84

‘Clear his name’: Jesuit vigil outside Indian High Commission demands justice for Fr Stan Swamy SJ

July 18, 2025

Fr Stan was jailed for defending minority rights and died in custody aged 84

Farm Street Church and Grosvenor Chapel unite for sacred music ecumenical pilgrimage in Rome

Jesuit and Anglican choirs from London unite to sing in Rome’s historic churches

July 17, 2025

Farm Street Church and Grosvenor Chapel unite for sacred music ecumenical pilgrimage in Rome

Dame Rachel de Souza studied Philosophy and Theology at Heythrop College

Children’s Commissioner reflects on her Jesuit education in BBC Radio 3 interview

July 16, 2025

Dame Rachel de Souza studied Philosophy and Theology at Heythrop College

Jesuit spirituality and music come together in a heartfelt reflection

Seasons of the Heart: Fr Dermot Preston SJ on the BBC Daily Service

July 15, 2025

Jesuit spirituality and music come together in a heartfelt reflection

We clarify our role in the tenancy at Plankey Mill Farm amid recent public interest.

A statement from the Jesuits in Britain on Plankey Mill Farm

July 14, 2025

We clarify our role in the tenancy at Plankey Mill Farm amid recent public interest.

Our global online prayer platform shares powerful, real-life testimonies

Pray As You Go launches new ‘Pilgrim Stories’ video series

July 9, 2025

Our global online prayer platform shares powerful, real-life testimonies

The three Provincial Superiors during his papacy reflect on the late pope

“Grazie, Francesco”: We pay tribute to Pope Francis in special memorial issue of Jesuits & Friends

July 8, 2025

The three Provincial Superiors during his papacy reflect on the late pope

Community organising and perseverance bring students to a historic Papal audience

Wimbledon College students meet Pope Leo XIV on pilgrimage to Rome

July 4, 2025

Community organising and perseverance bring students to a historic Papal audience

We stand among the principal benefactors of the Centre for Catholic Studies

Provincial joins annual gathering in support of Catholic studies at Durham University

July 4, 2025

We stand among the principal benefactors of the Centre for Catholic Studies

The talks prepare the groundwork for the main conference in Brazil later this year

Jesuit Missions pushes for justice and solidarity with poorer nations at Bonn UN climate talks

July 1, 2025

The talks prepare the groundwork for the main conference in Brazil later this year

11 young adults were accompanied by Jesuit chaplain, Fr Jim Conway SJ

Jesuit young adult group walk the Camino, deepening their journey of faith and fellowship

June 27, 2025

11 young adults were accompanied by Jesuit chaplain, Fr Jim Conway SJ

The system has gone live today, 26 June 2025

A new chapter for Heythrop Library: system upgrade enhances access and service

June 26, 2025

The system has gone live today, 26 June 2025

Year 10 pupils joined a special exhibition in central London as part of their school retreat

British Jesuit Archives bring school history to life for St Ignatius College students

June 24, 2025

Year 10 pupils joined a special exhibition in central London as part of their school retreat

Pupils enacted stages of forced displacement in an immersive workshop

Students experience refugee realities in World Refugee Day workshop at Mount St Mary’s

June 20, 2025

Pupils enacted stages of forced displacement in an immersive workshop

The play was devised and performed by refugee friends we accompany

JRS UK Theatre Group premieres new play Fairfield to mark Refugee Week

June 19, 2025

The play was devised and performed by refugee friends we accompany

Free digital edition now available, with print-on-demand coming soon

New LSRI book explores urgent call of Laudate Deum

June 18, 2025

Free digital edition now available, with print-on-demand coming soon

We are deeply grateful to those who continue to support the centre

St Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre welcomes supporters for annual Thanksgiving Mass at Farm Street

June 17, 2025

We are deeply grateful to those who continue to support the centre

All are welcome to join this free online event

Join the launch of LSRI’s new book on Laudate Deum, live from Oxford

June 13, 2025

All are welcome to join this free online event

Masses, pilgrimages and fundraising mark an active Jubilee Year for schools

Jesuit schools celebrate Jubilee Year Mass with the Provincial at Wimbledon College

June 12, 2025

Masses, pilgrimages and fundraising mark an active Jubilee Year for schools

Jesuits are actively pushing for policy changes in the lead-up to COP30 in Brazil later this year

Jesuit Missions to attend key climate change talks in Bonn

June 10, 2025

Jesuits are actively pushing for policy changes in the lead-up to COP30 in Brazil later this year

The belltower has been carefully restored with help from parishioners and heritage bodies

The bells of Jesuit Holy Name Church ring out again after 12 years

June 6, 2025

The belltower has been carefully restored with help from parishioners and heritage bodies

The cranes now hang in Holy Name Church as a powerful prayer for peace

Manchester chaplaincy students fold 1,000 cranes for peace to mark Hiroshima’s 80th anniversary

June 6, 2025

The cranes now hang in Holy Name Church as a powerful prayer for peace

The service was attended by His Majesty King Charles III

Jesuits participate in historic ecumenical service to mark 400th anniversary of Queen's Chapel

June 5, 2025

The service was attended by His Majesty King Charles III

Funds will help support vital frontline services for refugees from more than 40 countries

Jesuit Refugee Service UK raises over £77,000 for refugees in 2025 London Marathon

June 4, 2025

Funds will help support vital frontline services for refugees from more than 40 countries

Explore our efforts as we celebrate 10 years of Laudato Si’

Integral Ecology Quarterly Update: Spring 2025 Edition (Issue 3)

May 30, 2025

Explore our efforts as we celebrate 10 years of Laudato Si’

Global campaign seeks to redirect debt payments towards essential public services

Jesuits join interfaith vigil outside UK Treasury calling for global debt cancellation

May 29, 2025

Global campaign seeks to redirect debt payments towards essential public services

The meeting focused on AI, youth engagement, and lay–Jesuit collaboration

Paris meeting unites Jesuit communications teams in Europe to strengthen shared mission

May 27, 2025

The meeting focused on AI, youth engagement, and lay–Jesuit collaboration

UK Government must take action to help those most affected by climate breakdown

Jesuit Missions joins call for fairer taxes to fund climate action

May 21, 2025

UK Government must take action to help those most affected by climate breakdown

The Jesuit priest and poet stayed in the Welsh seaside town

Barmouth to honour Gerard Manley Hopkins with blue plaque unveiling on 31 May 2025

May 19, 2025

The Jesuit priest and poet stayed in the Welsh seaside town

Our Jesuit journal of Christian spirituality offers a deep dive into current theological topics

The latest issue of The Way explores “Ecologies of Hope”

May 16, 2025

Our Jesuit journal of Christian spirituality offers a deep dive into current theological topics

Fr David Stewart in Edinburgh and Fr Kensy Joseph in London offer their insights

Young people embrace Catholicism: Jesuits speak to Reuters and The Economist

May 15, 2025

Fr David Stewart in Edinburgh and Fr Kensy Joseph in London offer their insights

Fr Dushan was interviewed in Manchester where he works as chaplain

Fr Dushan Croos SJ reflects on Pope Leo XIV's election on BBC Radio 4

May 14, 2025

Fr Dushan was interviewed in Manchester where he works as chaplain

The news was shared in the IAU's official Bulletin

Two asteroids named after Jesuits by the International Astronomical Union

May 13, 2025

The news was shared in the IAU's official Bulletin

We are calling for urgent action on climate justice ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil in November

We are backing the global Jesuit campaign for climate justice ahead of COP30

May 12, 2025

We are calling for urgent action on climate justice ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil in November

Read Fr General’s full letter of prayerful welcome to the new Holy Father

Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ assures Pope Leo XIV of the Society’s prayers and service

May 9, 2025

Read Fr General’s full letter of prayerful welcome to the new Holy Father

We welcome the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with joy and prayerful support.

Message from the Provincial, Fr Peter Gallagher SJ, on the election of Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

We welcome the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with joy and prayerful support.

Get to know the four Jesuit voices in the Sistine Chapel

Four Jesuits among the electors in the conclave

May 7, 2025

Get to know the four Jesuit voices in the Sistine Chapel

The Jesuit Conference of European Provincials (JCEP) took place in Bologna from 28 April to 4 May

Provincials gather in Bologna to reflect on Jesuit Formation

May 6, 2025

The Jesuit Conference of European Provincials (JCEP) took place in Bologna from 28 April to 4 May

Join a parish workshop near you in May and June

Jesuit parishes host workshops on becoming Pilgrims of Hope

May 2, 2025

Join a parish workshop near you in May and June

You can listen to the reflection on BBC Sounds which is included in the article

BBC Radio Scotland: Fr David Stewart SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ powerful impact on young adults

May 1, 2025

You can listen to the reflection on BBC Sounds which is included in the article

The late Pope's vision will continue to inspire global action

Laudato Si’ Research Institute Conference honours Pope Francis’s ecological legacy

April 30, 2025

The late Pope's vision will continue to inspire global action

Listen to the full radio interview he did after Pope Francis’s funeral

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ in LBC News interview: “Francis was the right Pope for this time”

April 29, 2025

Listen to the full radio interview he did after Pope Francis’s funeral

Live screening of funeral and Requiem Mass at Farm St Church

We welcome all to join us in honouring Pope Francis

April 25, 2025

Live screening of funeral and Requiem Mass at Farm St Church

Watch here the full BBC News interview

“We mourn a brother”: Fr Damian Howard SJ offers heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis in BBC interview

April 24, 2025

Watch here the full BBC News interview

All are welcome to attend these online events

Watch live this Thursday: Jesuit press conference and memorial mass on Pope Francis’ legacy

April 23, 2025

All are welcome to attend these online events

Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ invites prayers for the repose of the first Jesuit Pope.

Fr General's message to the Jesuit community on the passing of Pope Francis

April 21, 2025

Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ invites prayers for the repose of the first Jesuit Pope.

We invite all to join us in prayer for the repose of his soul.

Pope Francis has returned to the Lord: A statement from the Jesuits in Britain

April 21, 2025

We invite all to join us in prayer for the repose of his soul.

Dr David Ryall was previously the founding Director of the Santa Marta Group

Jesuit Refugee Service UK welcomes new Director

April 17, 2025

Dr David Ryall was previously the founding Director of the Santa Marta Group

Lord Mayor visits the Jesuit parish as new partners join homeless lunch service

London’s private clubs join forces with Farm Street Church to support the homeless

April 16, 2025

Lord Mayor visits the Jesuit parish as new partners join homeless lunch service

Turner’s legacy honoured at Farm Street Church on 23 April

Celebrating 250 years of J.M.W. Turner’s London: A conversation in art, faith, and legacy

April 15, 2025

Turner’s legacy honoured at Farm Street Church on 23 April

The group was the third largest delegation at the event

Jesuit-supported Birmingham youth join thousands at Flame 2025 in Wembley

April 11, 2025

The group was the third largest delegation at the event

New opportunity at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre in Glasgow

Help deepen spiritual roots in Scotland

April 10, 2025

New opportunity at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre in Glasgow

Anne’s story is a testament to the profound impact that dedicated volunteers can have

Jesuit Missions volunteer highlights global impact of Jesuit work

April 7, 2025

Anne’s story is a testament to the profound impact that dedicated volunteers can have

Experience Easter in Jesuit parishes, retreat centres and online

Rejoicing in the resurrection: Jesuit resources for Easter

April 3, 2025

Experience Easter in Jesuit parishes, retreat centres and online

The group also presented a new resource booklet promoting ecumenical partnerships

Ecumenical pilgrimage to Rome highlights Jesuit commitment to Christian unity

April 2, 2025

The group also presented a new resource booklet promoting ecumenical partnerships

Inspectors praised the College for fostering a highly ambitious and inclusive learning environment

St Ignatius College rated ‘Outstanding’ across key areas in latest Ofsted inspection

March 28, 2025

Inspectors praised the College for fostering a highly ambitious and inclusive learning environment

Deporting vulnerable asylum seekers risks doing further harm

Government plan to send refugees to ‘removal hubs’ abroad condemned by Jesuit Refugee Service UK

March 27, 2025

Deporting vulnerable asylum seekers risks doing further harm

Submit a one-minute video about where you found or shared hope

Join the #OneHopeManyJourneys challenge – share your story of hope in a video

March 26, 2025

Submit a one-minute video about where you found or shared hope

Today is Romero's feast day, marking 45 years since his assassination

Feast of St Óscar Romero: A call to live out justice

March 24, 2025

Today is Romero's feast day, marking 45 years since his assassination

On 1 April 2025, we will officially become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

An important update for our supporters

March 21, 2025

On 1 April 2025, we will officially become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

Artist, Andrew White, offers a fresh perspective on this key Easter theme

Stations of the Cross exhibition currently showing at the London Jesuit Centre

March 20, 2025

Artist, Andrew White, offers a fresh perspective on this key Easter theme

Uncover in-depth stories from the British Province and beyond

Spring issue of Jesuits & Friends released – read it today!

March 18, 2025

Uncover in-depth stories from the British Province and beyond

The film’s release is supported by the Jesuit Fund for Social Justice

New LSRI film "Faith, Ecology, and Hope" calls for urgent climate action

March 12, 2025

The film’s release is supported by the Jesuit Fund for Social Justice

The successful candidate will manage and inspire a dedicated team based in Wimbledon.

Jesuit Missions seeks Community Engagement Manager to lead outreach efforts across the UK

March 10, 2025

The successful candidate will manage and inspire a dedicated team based in Wimbledon.

An appeal to support people who find themselves locked up indefinitely, without trial.

Trafficked, Enslaved—Then Locked Up: JRS UK’s Lent Appeal for Detained Refugees

March 7, 2025

An appeal to support people who find themselves locked up indefinitely, without trial.

This is a unique opportunity for a Jesuit in formation to contribute academic research

Campion Hall announces Jesuit Postdoctoral Fellowship for Outstanding Researcher in Formation

March 6, 2025

This is a unique opportunity for a Jesuit in formation to contribute academic research

Fr James Hanvey discusses the appeal of Ash Wednesday on 'Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast'

British Jesuit theologian James Hanvey SJ reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday

March 5, 2025

Fr James Hanvey discusses the appeal of Ash Wednesday on 'Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast'

Join the campaign and write to the Prime Minister this Ash Wednesday

Act this Ash Wednesday: Join Jesuit Missions in advocating for global debt cancellation

March 4, 2025

Join the campaign and write to the Prime Minister this Ash Wednesday

Discover Ignatian prayers, meditations, and practices to deepen your Lenten journey

Preparing for Lent - Jesuit resources for spiritual reflection and growth

March 4, 2025

Discover Ignatian prayers, meditations, and practices to deepen your Lenten journey

Discover how we’re advancing our commitment to integral ecology

Integral Ecology Quarterly Update: Winter 2025 Edition (Issue 2)

February 28, 2025

Discover how we’re advancing our commitment to integral ecology

Anthony Carroll has condensed Copleston's 11-volume 'A History of Philosophy' into one readable book

Philosophy meets spirituality: book launch at London Jesuit Centre explores Copleston’s legacy

February 28, 2025

Anthony Carroll has condensed Copleston's 11-volume 'A History of Philosophy' into one readable book

The conference features a packed programme of keynote lectures, panel discussions, and presentations

LSRI to host landmark theology & integral ecology conference in Oxford this April

February 27, 2025

The conference features a packed programme of keynote lectures, panel discussions, and presentations

New energy-efficient boilers installed with the support of grants and community fundraising

St Anselm’s Catholic Church upgrades to sustainable heating to better serve the Southall community

February 26, 2025

New energy-efficient boilers installed with the support of grants and community fundraising

This event is a must-see for anyone interested in the British Jesuit Archives

Online event: learn about the British Jesuit Archives and how it’s making history more accessible

February 21, 2025

This event is a must-see for anyone interested in the British Jesuit Archives

This role will help deliver Hall events (lectures, conferences, guest dinners, summer schools)

Current vacancy: Campion Hall Events Manager

February 19, 2025

This role will help deliver Hall events (lectures, conferences, guest dinners, summer schools)

The leader of the Jesuits in Britain met with colleagues to discuss the next steps

Jesuit parishes prepare for conference on Synodality

February 18, 2025

The leader of the Jesuits in Britain met with colleagues to discuss the next steps

The bill has its second reading today (Monday 10 February) in the UK Parliament

Jesuit Refugee Service UK sets out concerns about new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

February 10, 2025

The bill has its second reading today (Monday 10 February) in the UK Parliament

This is a three-year research post focused primarily on original independent academic research

Academic opportunity at Campion Hall: 'Pedro Arrupe Research Fellowship in Forced Migration Studies'

February 10, 2025

This is a three-year research post focused primarily on original independent academic research

Paul Chitnis, Director of Jesuit Missions, recently returned from the country and offers this report

Abandoned but not forgotten – the invisible crisis in South Sudan

February 6, 2025

Paul Chitnis, Director of Jesuit Missions, recently returned from the country and offers this report

The role is based at the London Jesuit Centre in Mayair

London Jesuit Centre is recruiting an Ignatian Spirituality lead

February 5, 2025

The role is based at the London Jesuit Centre in Mayair

The Commission will discern on how best to describe and present this vocation in the world of today

International Commission begins three-year journey to deepen the Jesuit Brother vocation

February 3, 2025

The Commission will discern on how best to describe and present this vocation in the world of today

Everyone is welcome to join the Mass today (29 January) at 5.30pm

Archbishop Savio Hon celebrates Chinese New Year Mass at Edinburgh Jesuit Church

January 29, 2025

Everyone is welcome to join the Mass today (29 January) at 5.30pm

The scholarships provide free membership to our specialist theology and philosophy library

Heythrop Library is offering Professor CSP Hunter scholarships in 2025

January 28, 2025

The scholarships provide free membership to our specialist theology and philosophy library

Thinking Faith, our online journal, offers a reflection on this important day

Rekindling hope for a better future: 80 years after Auschwitz

January 27, 2025

Thinking Faith, our online journal, offers a reflection on this important day

The Laudato Si' Research Institute in Oxford is helping to deliver this course

Online Integral Ecology course relaunched on 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’

January 23, 2025

The Laudato Si' Research Institute in Oxford is helping to deliver this course

Stateless people in the UK face legal limbo, exploitation, and many other barriers.

New briefing from Jesuit Refugee Service UK and partners calls for reform to support stateless people

January 21, 2025

Stateless people in the UK face legal limbo, exploitation, and many other barriers.

Thanks to the generous donations of supporters and National Churches Trust, the tower is being fixed

Holy Name Church in Manchester moves a step closer to being removed from the Heritage at Risk Register

January 16, 2025

Thanks to the generous donations of supporters and National Churches Trust, the tower is being fixed

The Bill gets a second reading in Parliament on Friday 24th January

Jesuit Missions is backing the Climate and Nature Bill

January 15, 2025

The Bill gets a second reading in Parliament on Friday 24th January

The deadline for applications is Friday, 31st January, at 5pm

British Jesuit Archives and the University of London seek PhD student to help reconstruct 19th century Jesuit library

January 10, 2025

The deadline for applications is Friday, 31st January, at 5pm

The position is full-time (35 hours) and involves cataloguing, processing and front desk duties.

Work opportunity: Assistant Librarian at Heythrop Library

January 9, 2025

The position is full-time (35 hours) and involves cataloguing, processing and front desk duties.

Thank you for your continued support, which helps make our work possible

Reflecting on 2024 as we embrace the New Year

December 30, 2024

Thank you for your continued support, which helps make our work possible

A reflection on the significance of the Christ Child and the Holy Door that he opens to us

‘A Holy Door opens, a child smiles to the world’: A Christmas message from the Provincial of the Jesuits in Britain

December 23, 2024

A reflection on the significance of the Christ Child and the Holy Door that he opens to us

A special Christmas message from the global leader of the Jesuits, Fr Arturo Sosa SJ

'Hope does not disappoint', a Christmas message from Fr General and the Society of Jesus

December 20, 2024

A special Christmas message from the global leader of the Jesuits, Fr Arturo Sosa SJ

If we open our hearts to new experiences then they will grow a little bit more every day.

Hearts ready to receive the Messiah

December 18, 2024

If we open our hearts to new experiences then they will grow a little bit more every day.

Christians gather for a morning of hope and solidarity at Central London’s Jesuit church

The King joins special Advent service at Farm Street Church celebrating faith communities

December 17, 2024

Christians gather for a morning of hope and solidarity at Central London’s Jesuit church

What makes us resist making the connection between John the Baptist and Christmas?

A Christmas Card from John the Baptist

December 12, 2024

What makes us resist making the connection between John the Baptist and Christmas?

Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the service in front of packed church of supporters and parishioners.

Solemn Mass at Farm Street Church closes out 175th anniversary celebrations

December 11, 2024

Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the service in front of packed church of supporters and parishioners.

Thinking Faith is the online journal of the Jesuits in Britain which has an international reach

Thinking Faith is looking for a full-time Audio Content Producer

December 10, 2024

Thinking Faith is the online journal of the Jesuits in Britain which has an international reach