Fr. Augustine Lopes, SJ (BOM) 1945-2020

I always found something unique in the company of Augustine and we became good friends in the Society.  Augustine came across as a confident and fearless person.  He had earlier worked in a government office. …

Br. Desmond Dias, SJ (BOM) 1933-2020

Desmond was born and grew up in Bandra, a place that he held close to his heart.  He always cherished fond childhood memories of growing up with his family.   His contact with the Jesuits…

Fr. Susai Lourdu Irudayraj, SJ (DUM) 1946-2020

Fr Lourdu Irudayaraj Susai was born in 1946 at Satharavanpathy in Tamil Nadu and joined the Society of Jesus for the Santal Region in 1967. He was ordained priest in 1980. Throughout his priestly life,…

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…