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Fr. Stanislaus Miranda, SJ (KAR) 1930 – 2021

On 19th July, 2021, Fr Stany moved on to his Creator and Lord. Born in Mangalore, after his college studies he entered the Jesuit Novitiate in Calicut. Ordained priest, and later trained in Rome for…

Fr. Varghese Paul Chollamadam, SJ (GUJ) 1943-2021

On April 10th, 2021, when COVID-19 snatched away Father Varghese Paul Chollamadam SJ, in Baroda, Gujarat, he joined the luminous galaxy of Jesuits who wielded the pen with a missionary zeal in another tongue. Gujarati…

Fr. Arputham Jesuraj, SJ (GUJ) 1960-2021

In June 1978, Jesuraj and I arrived at Ahmedabad around the same time, as pre-novices. Introducing himself, he said, “I am Jesuraj.” I asked, “What does the name mean?” He replied, “Jesus, King!” True to…

Fr. Maxim Crasta, SJ (GUJ) 1966 – 2021

Maxim was born on 27th December, 1966, at Loretto Parish in Mangalore Diocese. His parents, Ligoury and Christine, were devout Catholics. Maxim was the younger of their two sons. He came to Gujarat in 1984…

The Jesuit Principal

The task of a Jesuit Principal is monumental because he has to ensure the integral formation of the students under his care. He has to see that the institution is functioning according to the Ignatian…

The Mindful Education

Let me note a few remarks on Jesuit education. It is mostly on Tamilnadu Jesuit education—though it can apply to all of India--and it is not about all grades of education, only about the University…

Covid Beckons New Teaching Perspectives

“Everyone who remembers his own education, remembers teachers, not methods or techniques.  The teacher is the heart of the education system.” - Sidney Hook. [auth] Read More

Protecting our Educational Rights

The National Education Policy (NEP) – 2020, was released by the Central Government on 29th July with the cabinet’s approval. We immediately plunged into action and formed the National Federation for the Protection of Educational…

Speaking Truth to Power

An 86-page book titled ‘It's High Time: Women Religious Speak Up on Gender Justice in the Indian Church’ is set to create a storm in the Indian Church. [auth] Read More