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A dream envisioning a change never dies

An immortal dream, unflagging dogged determination to be the change and ray of hope for millions of eyes, an unsung warrior who created an inevitable part of history: Sr. Rani Maria-The Face of the Faceless.…

Little Daughters of Saint Francis Xavier (LDFX)

Jesuits supported the inception, development, expansion of a Congregation LDFX in the Ahmedabad Diocese of Gujarat. To express gratitude to God and to all who were instrumental in the birth and growth of LDFX, this…

Leadership Model of Jesus

As Jesus began his public ministry, he had three popular models of leadership to choose from – Patron Model, Pontiff Model and Politico Model. His temptations show his dilemma of making the right choice. As…

SXUK confers D.Litt on Mamata Banerjee

In a historic move, Father John Felix Raj, Vice-Chancellor of St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) conferred the D.Litt (Honoris Causa) on Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, in the fourth Convocation ceremony on 6th…

Orienting towards MAGIS – Portugal

Magis - a word known to every Jesuit - has a unique aura when it is heard in the evergreen youth circles. It brings to mind “MAGIS” - the programme designed to give youth a…

Fr. Francis D’Souza, SJ (DAR) 1953-2023

Moved by the loving and inviting gaze of the Lord on him, Francis D’Souza left everything and followed the Lord for the unknown land of Darjeeling. He entered the Society in 1971 and after going…

Fr. John Santos, SJ (PUN) 1928-2023

Fr. John Santos was a zealous, dedicated Jesuit, ready to be sent anywhere on mission. Born in Pune on 6th May 1928, in a deeply religious family, he entered the Society on 21st June 1951.…

Fr. Peter Raj Chinnappan, SJ (AND) 1946-2023

Fr. Peter Raj Chinnappan, the esteemed companion, friend and well-wisher of all, who made the lives of a few thousands academically bright, breathed his last at 4.00 p.m. on 28th December 2022, in Kauvery hospital, Chennai.…

Fr. Benjamin Tigga, SJ (DUM) 1952-2023

Fr Benjamin Tigga was born at Sarbahala, Dhumadanr, in Chattisgarh, on 18th August 1952. He joined the Society of Jesus on 3rd December 1971 and was ordained a priest on 15th May 1984. Fr Benji…