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…
Fr. Lawrence Caruana, SJ (DUM) 1926 – 2021
On Sunday, 3rd October 2021, Fr Lawrence Caruana SJ (Larry) breathed his last at the ripe age of 95, at Loyola House, Naxxar in Malta. He had spent 43 years of his life in India,…
Fr. Marianus Kullu, SJ (DAR) 1960-2021
Fr Marianus Kullu entered the heavenly abode peacefully at 11.00 a.m., on 11th October 2021, in the Palliative Care Centre, Hatighisa. His funeral Mass was held the next day at St Peter’s Church, Gayaganga, presided…
Fr. Pablo Gil, SJ (GUJ) 1926 – 2021
Fr. Pablo Gil was the quintessential Jesuit. When he was called to his eternal reward on 20th October 2021 at the ripe age of ninety-five, he left behind a rich legacy. Pablo’s family was closely…
Br. Bernard Singh, SJ (PAT) 1932 – 2021
Br. Bernard Singh, SJ was an ‘exceptional Jesuit’ in many ways: though hailing from a Hindu family of Bihar that considers religious and caste identity as of supreme value, Baijnath Singh defied his family and…
Fr. Sebastian Thengumpallil, SJ (KER) 1962-2021
Fr. Sebastian Thengumpallil, left for his eternal reward on 27th October, 2021. During a 35-year long ‘calvary experience’, that followed a severe attack of Guillain Barre Syndrome in 1985 at the early years of college…
Fr. Aemilianus Lakra, SJ (MAP) 1936-2021
After his Tertianship, Aemilianus was appointed Parish Priest of Jhingo in 1972. He wanted to be with the people. From Monday to Saturday he moved from village to village meeting people, staying with them. This…
Spanish Jesuits, the Early Communicators
The Bombay Mission was entrusted to the Spanish Province of Aragon, by the Jesuit Superior General, Fr. Ledokowski, on March 4th, 1921. The first Spanish Missionary, Father Ramon Grau, landed in Anand, which was part…
Grow Environmentally Sustainable
Environment is given greater attention in the world today due to the realization that climate change and pollution are affecting our lives. The Jesuits have chosen the decennial (2019-2029) Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) in which…