One morning, as I paddled from 66 into 67, a warm cup of tea brought surprising clarity. I realized that this phase of life is not about counting years but about finally understanding them. After…
Irudayasamy Sebastian SJ (MDU) 1941-2023
Br. Irudayasamy entered the Jesuit Novitiate on 1 February 1961 at Beschi College, Dindigul. His first appointment was to maintain the House and Hostel at Loyola Public School, Guntur (1965-1967). When he was transferred to…
Joseph Thadavanal, SJ (PAT) 1943-2023
Fr. Joe Thadavanal was born on 10 April 1943 in Teekoy, Kerala. He was ordained in 1975. He was Rector of XTTI, Patna, Papal Seminary, Pune, Khrist Raja High School, Bettiah and St. Xavier’s College…
Patrick Tirkey, SJ (HAZ) 1992 – 2023
The sudden loss of Sch. Patrick Tirkey, S.J. has brought pain and tears to many, including children. Patrick was born in a loving Oraon tribal family with two younger brothers. His father is a daily…
Susai Raj, SJ (PAT) 1955-2023
Fr. Susai Raj remained quite active till the end of his life. Though he had a heart problem, none of us thought that he would say goodbye to us so suddenly. So, his death on…
Your Attention Please!
Jivan is our magazine. It is your magazine. So feel free to write for it. Number of words: Please keep in mind that it is the magazine of the entire South Asian Assistancy and so…
JCSA Socii Meet – 2023 in Bengaluru
The JCSA Socii meeting, which was scheduled for July 2020 but postponed because of COVID-19, took place after three years on 7 - 9 July 2023 in Ashirvad, Bengaluru. Except Fr. Devadoss M. (MDU) who…
Aloysius Vanderwall , SJ (SRI) 1944-2023
Fr. Aloysius Vanderwall, SJ, affectionately known as Fr. Aloy, lived a life devoted to serving God and humanity. From his early days in the novitiate to his final years as the Spiritual Guide at Sneha…
Augustine Fernandes, SJ (GOA) 1968-2023
The parishioners loved Augustine; he was their Pastor who built their church and the community. He was born on 15 July 1968 in Sangargalli. He did his novitiate at XTC-Desur (1992-1994), Juniorate in Kathmandu, Philosophy…