Fr. Robert Wirth, SJ (DUM) 1934-2020

Robbie, as he was affectionately called, was born at Valletta, Malta, on 12 February 1934. He joined the noviciate at Loyola House, Naxxar, on 2 October 1951 and made his first vows on 3 October…

Fr. A. Antony Pappuraj, SJ (MDU) 1946-2020

Fr. Antony Pappuraj was an excellent teacher, able administrator and friend of the poor. He joined the Society of Jesus on 10 June 1963 and was ordained on 16 April 1978. He pronounced his Final…

Br. Jeyaraj Annaviar, SJ (MDU) 1942-2020

Br. Jeyaraj was from Michaelpattinam, a village rich in vocations. After completing his primary education there, he continued his studies in Madurai. Inspired by the Jesuit Brothers of Madurai he expressed his desire to join…

Fr. Gregory Stany D’Silva, SJ (JAM) 1964-2020

Gregory Stany D’Silva, fondly called Greg, could be described as what Pope Francis calls ‘shepherd who smells of the sheep,’ a man who touched the lives of people. Gregory D’Silva was indeed a pastor who…

Fr. A. Wilson, SJ (MDU) 1964-2020

The untimely death of Fr. Wilson (56/36) came as a shock to all. He was born on 25 April  1964 at Sekkakudi; joined the Jesuits on 5 July 1984; did his regency in PALMERA, during…

Fr. Paul Vadakel, SJ (KER) 1929-2020

Father Paul Vadakel passed away on 8 October, 2020 at Christ Hall, Kozhikode, after a few months of agonizing struggle with life, at the ripe old age of 91.  He had spent 71 years in…

Fr. Joseph Thayil, SJ (KER) 1930-2020

Fr. Joseph Thayil left us on 30 September 2020, aged 90. But he leaves behind fond memories with people who associated with him. He was known for his skill in counselling and guidance, and so…

Fr. Dionysius Rasquinha, SJ (PAT) 1954-2020

Fr. Dionysius Rasquinha, SJ, affectionately called Fr. Dion, was a scholar, teacher, guide and mentor, writer, musician, vibrant Jesuit, dedicated priest and above all, a lover of life. Love for the poor, especially Dalits, permeated…