I watched the teens running with friends along the riverFlowing from the snows of the Himalayas,They jumped into the water, they collected pebblesThat captivated their eyes and their senses.They ate, they drank, they made merry…
Fr. Viaguladasan Manickam, SJ (MDU) 1938-2022
Fr. Viaguladasan Manickam, fondly called Fr. Vima Dasan, was born in Michaelpattinam on 23rd January 1938. He joined the Society of Jesus on 1st July 1957, and was ordained a priest on 15th March 1970. After teaching…
Fr. Jeyaseelan Thomas Barnabas, SJ (MDU) 1952-2022
Fr. Jeyaseelan was born on 1st June 1952. Hailing from Sivagangai Diocese, the mission land of St. John de Britto, he was inspired to join the Society of Jesus on 1st June 1970. Motivated by…
What is your Goal and Purpose in Life?
We are all aware of the trauma Ignatius went through after the “cannonball incident,” the shattering of his knee in the battle of Pamplona against the French. Though more in a purely physical form at…
JCSA Meeting Online
The first JCSA meeting of the year was held online from 20th to 25th February 2022. Fr General addressed the Major Superiors of the Conference online. In his address, he stressed the importance of integration…
Jesuits Celebrate Human Fraternity Day
The Islamic Studies Association, Delhi, and the Jesuit Secretariat for Service of Faith in South Asia, jointly organized a series of webinars to celebrate Human Fraternity Day. The Human Fraternity day is celebrated on 4th…
Fr. Lucas Rayappan, SJ (GUJ) (1662-2022)
Lucas had consistency and commitment right from his childhood till he breathed last on 27th January 2022. He was an excellent student, effective teacher, energetic principal, efficient administrator and a hard worker in the vineyard…
Fr. Levis Gomes, SJ (GOA) (1964-2022)
Fr. Levis Gomes SJ, will be missed by his many friends in Goa, Ajra, Khanapur, Tanzania, and the Philippines. Fr Levis, as he was lovingly known, offered his life in selfless service to God and…
Fr. Lawrence Pinto, SJ (KAR)
Fr. Lawrence Pinto was born on 20th April, 1933, the youngest among six children. After graduating from St Aloysius College, he joined the Society of Jesus on 1st July 1955; he did his novitiate at…