Br Anthony Crasta departed from this life for his heavenly abode on 2 March 2024, after a prolonged illness. He was 77 years old, a Jesuit for 60 fruitful years. Born in 1946 at Kayyar,…
Fr. Ronald Victor Menezes, SJ (KAR) 1972-2021
Fr. Ronald Menezes, SJ, was born on 10th March 1972 in Mangalore. He joined the Society of Jesus on 20th June 1994, and took his first vows on 21st June 1996. He was ordained a…
Fr. Rudolph Fernandez, SJ (BOM) 1934-2020
I hardly knew Fr. Rudy before June 2018. Just two and a half years later, I wish I had met him earlier in my life. I would have learned so much from his vast…
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…