Jesuits in Britain

Jesuits are contemplatives in action, rooted in the rich tradition of our spirituality, and living lives of service all around the world. We invite you too to live a life of faith in action.

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Explore our spirituality

St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, developed a spirituality for real life. Often referred to as ‘Ignatian Spirituality’, it is commonly described as a way of ‘finding God in all things’ - but what does that mean?

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Discover our work

Right from the Society's earliest years, Jesuits have been active on these isles. This has included caring for the disadvantaged, sharing the good news of the Gospel, and helping people to enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Today Jesuits across the globe are working on four important areas...

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Newsletter

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Students experience refugee realities in World Refugee Day workshop at Mount St Mary’s

June 20, 2025

Pupils enacted stages of forced displacement in an immersive workshop

JRS UK Theatre Group premieres new play Fairfield to mark Refugee Week

June 19, 2025

The play was devised and performed by refugee friends we accompany

New LSRI book explores urgent call of Laudate Deum

June 18, 2025

Free digital edition now available, with print-on-demand coming soon

St Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre welcomes supporters for annual Thanksgiving Mass at Farm Street

June 17, 2025

We are deeply grateful to those who continue to support the centre

Students experience refugee realities in World Refugee Day workshop at Mount St Mary’s

June 20, 2025

Pupils enacted stages of forced displacement in an immersive workshop

JRS UK Theatre Group premieres new play Fairfield to mark Refugee Week

June 19, 2025

The play was devised and performed by refugee friends we accompany

Join the launch of LSRI’s new book on Laudate Deum, live from Oxford

June 13, 2025

All are welcome to join this free online event

Jesuit schools celebrate Jubilee Year Mass with the Provincial at Wimbledon College

June 12, 2025

Masses, pilgrimages and fundraising mark an active Jubilee Year for schools

Jesuit Missions to attend key climate change talks in Bonn

June 10, 2025

Jesuits are actively pushing for policy changes in the lead-up to COP30 in Brazil later this year

The bells of Jesuit Holy Name Church ring out again after 12 years

June 6, 2025

The belltower has been carefully restored with help from parishioners and heritage bodies

New LSRI book explores urgent call of Laudate Deum

June 18, 2025

Free digital edition now available, with print-on-demand coming soon

St Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre welcomes supporters for annual Thanksgiving Mass at Farm Street

June 17, 2025

We are deeply grateful to those who continue to support the centre

Events

Discover our retreats, courses and events, and find one near you! These are our event highlights – to find the full selection discover more through our centres and our other works.

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Jesuits & Friends - Spring 2025

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March 18, 2025

Hope does not disappoint - This Jubilee year will be a time of renewal

Jesuits & Friends - Winter 2024

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November 20, 2024

Answering the call - Using our gifts and talents for the greater glory of God

Jesuits & Friends - Summer 2024

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July 5, 2024

Partners in mission: Relationships are at the heart of our action and spirituality

Jesuits & Friends - Spring 2024

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March 19, 2024

Amidst conflict, the example of the Holy Family continues to inspire.

Jesuits & Friends - Spring 2025

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March 18, 2025

Hope does not disappoint - This Jubilee year will be a time of renewal

Jesuits & Friends - Winter 2024

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November 20, 2024

Answering the call - Using our gifts and talents for the greater glory of God

Jesuits & Friends - Winter 2023

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November 22, 2023

Lots to read in this edition of J&F, including words from our new provincial, Peter Gallagher SJ

Jesuits & Friends - Summer 2023

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June 21, 2023

There are lots of stories in this edition, including Fr General's visit to the British Province

Jesuits & Friends - Spring 2023

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March 20, 2023

In this issue we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the British Province of Jesuits!

Jesuits & Friends - Winter 2022

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November 8, 2022

In this issue - how can we engage with the conflicts of today's world to create a better future?

Jesuits & Friends - Summer 2024

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July 5, 2024

Partners in mission: Relationships are at the heart of our action and spirituality

Jesuits & Friends - Spring 2024

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March 19, 2024

Amidst conflict, the example of the Holy Family continues to inspire.

Celebrating the Ignatian year

The Ignatian Year marks the 500th anniversary of the religious conversion
of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus.

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Becoming a Jesuit

For nearly 500 years, Jesuits have taken up Christ’s challenge to serve a world in need for the glory of God and the help of souls.

Explore our history

The history of Jesuits in Britain is a story of bravery and sacrifice. While the first Jesuit activity in Scotland began within a decade of the Society’s foundation in 1540, the first full Jesuit mission to England was launched from Rome in April 1580.

Meet Ignatius of Loyola

St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, led a spiritual revolution that changed the church and the world forever. Ignatius was many things: soldier, mystic, pilgrim, prisoner, founder, priest and saint. Discover him for yourself.