Op-Ed: The Pope Calls on Humanity to Protect the Earth
“The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth” because of “unfettered greed and out-of-control…
Jesuit Vows: Why such a fuss about obedience?
A friend of Wicus Barnard, S.J., Jakub Urbaniak, reflects on the vows that our newest South African Jesuit has just professed.
Changing of the Guards!
A Sunday to remember at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Nyanga, was marked by celebratory vibes as parish welcomed the new parish priest, Fr…
Winter Living Theology 2016 – Liturgy and Justice
The annual Winter Living Theology (WLT) School was held last week at St. Luke’s Retreat Centre in Port Elizabeth recently.
Matthew Charlesworth, S.J., ordained to the priesthood
Matthew has only reached this crucial moment in his life, tonight after a long and sometimes challenging journey of discernment and…
“In Africa, we’ve got youth, we’ve got enthusiasm!” – Interview with Michael Lewis, SJ
In our series of conversations with members of the General Congregation from all over the world, we met with the President of the Jesuit…
OFFICIAL STATEMENT on the shooting of Fr Graham Pugin and the Higher Education Crisis
Fr Graham Pugin S.J., who was shot in the face by a rubber bullet at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, has received medical treatment and is…
Father Arturo Sosa SJ, 31st General of the Society of Jesus
Following a voting process which began at 9.00 local time the Jesuits have elected Father Arturo Sosa Abascal SJ, of the Venezuelan…
New Superior General of the Jesuits celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving
Following his election as Superior General, Fr Arturo Sosa, SJ, called Jesuits to "desire to contribute to that which today seems…
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Events at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Braamfontein
The Society of Jesus in South Africa strongly condemns the chaos that ensued at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Braamfontein, on Wednesday,…
“The Jesuit is a servant of the joy of the Gospel” – Pope Francis to Jesuits at GC36
There is a well-established tradition that the Holy Father meets with the delegates of the General Congregation. Since most of the time…
Pope Francis on a landmark visit to Sweden
Malmö, Sweden - Pope Francis thanked all the governments of the world that assist refugees and migrants at the second major ecumenical…
36th General Congregation Ends in Rome – “Men on Fire with the Gospel Passion”
On the morning of 12 November 2016, the delegates of the 36th General Congregation voted to close the General Congregation. The day began…
Advent Book for Children from Jesuit Institute
This year the Jesuit Institute, in collaboration with Mariannhill Mission Press, have published an Advent book for children entitled…
Misericordia et misera: Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis at the Conclusion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
Pope Francis has written an Apostolic Letter, Misericordia et misera, at the Conclusion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.
Fr Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, (1928-2016)
The Society of Jesus, worldwide, learned today that our 29th Superior General of the Jesuits, Fr Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, died in Beirut,…
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launches new website
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is launching a new website devoted to providing information on the commission and…
Welcoming ‘Homeless Jesus’
Dawn Ngwenya, was amongst those present at the unveiling of the ‘Homeless Jesus’, shares her experience of this new landmark installed on…
Vatican Correspondent Robert Mickens to deliver lectures in South Africa
Robert Mickens, Vatican correspondent, editor of La Croix International, founding editor of Global Pulse Magazine and writer of the weekly…
PRESS STATEMENT: The Constitutional Court Ruling on SASSA
The Jesuit Institute welcomes the Constitutional Court’s ruling that the irregular contract between the Cash Paymaster Service (CPS) and…
Human Rights in South Africa: Are we just being hypocritical?
As we celebrate Human Rights day, Fr Rampe Hlobo, S.J, for the Jesuit Institute South Africa, reflects on one the most urgent and pressing…
PRESS STATEMENT: President Zuma’s Decision to Reshuffle Cabinet
The Jesuit Institute South Africa has noted the President’s decision to reshuffle his cabinet. While we recognise that this is the…
A New Kairos Moment for South Africa
Two very different kinds of leadership. This is what we have seen dramatically highlighted through the events in our country over the past…
Liturgies of the Sacred Easter Triduum
Here are the times for the Liturgies of the Easter Triduum in Jesuit parishes and apostolates in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Join us for…
PRESS STATEMENT: South Africa’s Gender Based Violence Crisis
The Jesuit Institute South Africa has issued an urgent press statement reflecting on the high incidence of gender-based violence crimes in…
Frank talk on the real lives of SA’s Refugees and Migrants
Jesuit priests, Russell Pollitt and Rampe Hlobo, talk about how South Africa really welcomes migrants and refugees.
Fr Leonard Chiti SJ, named next Provincial of the Zambia-Malawi Province
Fr. Leonard Chiti, SJ, currently the Superior of St. Ignatius Residence and the Director of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection…
Pope Francis confirms our mission for next 10 years
Our superior general, Arturo Sosa, has today, 19 January 2019, announced the “Universal Apostolic Preferences” for the next ten years.…
