Peter Savarimuthu, SJ (DUM) 1946 – 2024

Fr Peter Savarimuthu SJ was born in a fervent and faithful Catholic family at Sengulam in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu on 28 February 1946. He joined the Santal Region on 14 August 1968 at…

Benedict Rosario, SJ (KAR) 1948-2024

Br Benedict Rosario SJ, fondly known as Br. Benna, passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication and service to the Jesuit community and beyond. Born on 2 January…

George Hilarion Thakur, SJ (PAT) 1955-2023

Fr. George Hilarion Thakur, SJ was born on 23 July 1955, in Bettiah, Bihar. He died at Asha Deep Community, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on 16 December, 2023. The funeral Mass on 18 December at the XTTI…

Ignatius Fernandes, SJ (BOM) 1948-2023

Ignatius Fernandes was my classmate in school. In fact, in our last year in school we sat on the same bench. But we did not know that we were planning to join the Society. We…

Jose Panadan, SJ (GUJ) 1969-2024

Fr. Jose Panadan was an extraordinary human: a compassionate priest, an excellent teacher and a great Jesuit companion! He was called to his eternal reward on 13 January 2024 in Ahmedabad, at the fairly young…

Leo Florent Tirkey, SJ (MAP) 1942-2024

Fr. Leo Florent Tirkey, S.J., passed away on 13 January 2024, at Holy Cross Hospital, Ambikapur. The Funeral Mass, held on 14 January at the chapel of Christ Milan Ashram, Namna, Ambikapur, was presided over…

Lourduraj Arokiasamy, SJ (CEN) 1945-2003

Fr. Lourduraj Arokiasamy was born on 12 June 1945 in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. While he was studying at St. Joseph’s, inspired by the life and works of the Jesuits, he entered the Society of Jesus…

Joseph Chittooparambil, SJ (KER) 1928-2023

Born on 8 Dec 1928, at Cheranalloor, in the diocese of Ernakulam–Angamaly, Fr Joseph Chittooparambil, SJ was ordained a priest on 11 March 1958. A year after his Ordination, he joined the Jesuit Novitiate at…