In most of the important cities in South Asia Christian institutions – in particular Catholic institutions – have occupied central spaces. The ‘Jesuit geographical map’ is not far behind. This may be attributed partly to the benevolence of the colonial rulers, partly to the fact that cities mushroomed around Christian educational institutions. Today that history is being questioned, rightly or wrongly.

George Pattery, SJ

The author is the former Provincial of Calcutta Province and former President of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (POSA).