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Stateless people in the UK face legal limbo, exploitation, and many other barriers.

New briefing from Jesuit Refugee Service UK and partners calls for reform to support stateless people in the UK

January 21, 2025

Stateless people in the UK face legal limbo, exploitation, and many other barriers.

Thanks to the generous donations of supporters and National Churches Trust, the tower is being fixed

Holy Name Church in Manchester moves a step closer to being removed from the Heritage at Risk Register

January 16, 2025

Thanks to the generous donations of supporters and National Churches Trust, the tower is being fixed

The Bill gets a second reading in Parliament on Friday 24th January

Jesuit Missions is backing the Climate and Nature Bill

January 15, 2025

The Bill gets a second reading in Parliament on Friday 24th January

The deadline for applications is Friday, 31st January, at 5pm

British Jesuit Archives and the University of London seek PhD student to help reconstruct 19th century Jesuit library

January 10, 2025

The deadline for applications is Friday, 31st January, at 5pm

The position is full-time (35 hours) and involves cataloguing, processing and front desk duties.

Work opportunity: Assistant Librarian at Heythrop Library

January 9, 2025

The position is full-time (35 hours) and involves cataloguing, processing and front desk duties.

Thank you for your continued support, which helps make our work possible

Reflecting on 2024 as we embrace the New Year

December 30, 2024

Thank you for your continued support, which helps make our work possible

A reflection on the significance of the Christ Child and the Holy Door that he opens to us

‘A Holy Door opens, a child smiles to the world’: A Christmas message from the Provincial of the Jesuits in Britain

December 23, 2024

A reflection on the significance of the Christ Child and the Holy Door that he opens to us

A special Christmas message from the global leader of the Jesuits, Fr Arturo Sosa SJ

'Hope does not disappoint', a Christmas message from Fr General and the Society of Jesus

December 20, 2024

A special Christmas message from the global leader of the Jesuits, Fr Arturo Sosa SJ

If we open our hearts to new experiences then they will grow a little bit more every day.

Hearts ready to receive the Messiah

December 18, 2024

If we open our hearts to new experiences then they will grow a little bit more every day.

Christians gather for a morning of hope and solidarity at Central London’s Jesuit church

The King joins special Advent service at Farm Street Church celebrating faith communities

December 17, 2024

Christians gather for a morning of hope and solidarity at Central London’s Jesuit church

What makes us resist making the connection between John the Baptist and Christmas?

A Christmas Card from John the Baptist

December 12, 2024

What makes us resist making the connection between John the Baptist and Christmas?

Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the service in front of packed church of supporters and parishioners.

Solemn Mass at Farm Street Church closes out 175th anniversary celebrations

December 11, 2024

Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the service in front of packed church of supporters and parishioners.

Thinking Faith is the online journal of the Jesuits in Britain which has an international reach

Thinking Faith is looking for a full-time Audio Content Producer

December 10, 2024

Thinking Faith is the online journal of the Jesuits in Britain which has an international reach

Fr Paul Nicholson SJ reviews the Oscar-tipped film which is based on the Robert Harris novel

Conclave - a film review

December 7, 2024

Fr Paul Nicholson SJ reviews the Oscar-tipped film which is based on the Robert Harris novel

The Pastoral Council Starter Toolkit was produced by the School for Synodality with our support

A new free resource for parishes from the School for Synodality in collaboration with the Jesuit Institute

December 6, 2024

The Pastoral Council Starter Toolkit was produced by the School for Synodality with our support

New membership options will be available for our specialist theology and philosophy library

Heythrop Library offers new membership options for 2025

December 2, 2024

New membership options will be available for our specialist theology and philosophy library

Learn how we are responding to the call of Laudato Si’ through our actions

Introducing our first Integral Ecology Quarterly Update

November 29, 2024

Learn how we are responding to the call of Laudato Si’ through our actions

Explore our Advent calendar for prayer, reflection, and community events

Journey through Advent with us: Jesuits in Britain Advent Calendar

November 28, 2024

Explore our Advent calendar for prayer, reflection, and community events

There has been an alarming rise in destitution and homelessness among refugees in the UK

JRS UK launches Advent appeal to support refugees facing homelessness

November 25, 2024

There has been an alarming rise in destitution and homelessness among refugees in the UK

Br Guy Consolmagno SJ is the Director of the Vatican Observatory.

Jesuit Brother and astronomer Br Guy Consolmagno SJ calls for faith-science truce in The Times interview

November 22, 2024

Br Guy Consolmagno SJ is the Director of the Vatican Observatory.

Discover how Campion Hall’s Peruvian paintings inspired the set of Paddington in Peru

Paddington Bear meets Peruvian Angels at Campion Hall

November 21, 2024

Discover how Campion Hall’s Peruvian paintings inspired the set of Paddington in Peru

Meet our newest priest, discover the Jesuit Institute, and more inspiring stories!

Explore the winter issue of Jesuits & Friends

November 20, 2024

Meet our newest priest, discover the Jesuit Institute, and more inspiring stories!

Representatives from the Centre Arrupe in Madagascar have been in the Azerbaijan capital

COP29 experience ‘both empowering and challenging’, says Madagascan group backed by Jesuit Missions

November 19, 2024

Representatives from the Centre Arrupe in Madagascar have been in the Azerbaijan capital

In this blog, a Jesuit reflects on the martyrs of El Salvador who were murdered 35 years ago

A prophetic priesthood: 35 years of El Salvador’s Jesuit Martyrs

November 15, 2024

In this blog, a Jesuit reflects on the martyrs of El Salvador who were murdered 35 years ago

Br Mikhael Ahmad SJ reflects on the next stage of his formation journey

A blog from a young Jesuit missioned to Paris

November 14, 2024

Br Mikhael Ahmad SJ reflects on the next stage of his formation journey

Since 1985, JRS has been a dedicated companion of refugees and forced migrants in the UK

Jesuit Refugee Service UK is looking for their next Director

November 13, 2024

Since 1985, JRS has been a dedicated companion of refugees and forced migrants in the UK

This role is two days per week, based at Campion Hall, University of Oxford

The Laudato Si' Research Institute is recruiting for a part-time Integral Ecology Media Officer

November 12, 2024

This role is two days per week, based at Campion Hall, University of Oxford

In line with the Pope's environmental mission, we have been helping to tackle the climate crisis

Provincial of the Jesuits in Britain signs Global Statement calling for urgent climate action ahead of COP29

November 10, 2024

In line with the Pope's environmental mission, we have been helping to tackle the climate crisis

The church has been described by the National Trust as a “masterpiece of the Gothic revival”

Restoration of a landmark Jesuit church in Manchester reveals beautiful architectural details

November 7, 2024

The church has been described by the National Trust as a “masterpiece of the Gothic revival”

We encourage everyone interested in St Ignatius and his legacy to pop along!

Manresa Tourism Office celebrates the Ignatian Way at World Travel Market on 5 - 7 November

November 5, 2024

We encourage everyone interested in St Ignatius and his legacy to pop along!

Ever dreamed of running the London Marathon? Would you like to raise funds to support refugees?

Join the team at Jesuit Refugee Service UK for next year's London Marathon!

November 4, 2024

Ever dreamed of running the London Marathon? Would you like to raise funds to support refugees?

The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church in Boscombe on Wednesday, 6 November

A life for others: Fr Jack Mahoney SJ passes away at 93

November 1, 2024

The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church in Boscombe on Wednesday, 6 November

The life of Fr Pedro Arrupe SJ continues to inspire countless individuals

Novena for the Canonization of Fr. Pedro Arrupe SJ to begin on November 5th

October 31, 2024

The life of Fr Pedro Arrupe SJ continues to inspire countless individuals

Working as part of the Jesuits in Britain, St Beuno's runs around 160 events a year

St Beuno's is recruiting for a new House Manager

October 29, 2024

Working as part of the Jesuits in Britain, St Beuno's runs around 160 events a year

The series is hosted by Dr John Moffatt SJ, Dean of the Heythrop Institute.

Heythrop Institute's new podcast “Theology Unpacked” is now live!

October 28, 2024

The series is hosted by Dr John Moffatt SJ, Dean of the Heythrop Institute.

This is a full-time position with a fixed term of 24 months (renewable after one year).

New Vacancy in Integral AgroEcology at the Laudato Si' Research Institute

October 25, 2024

This is a full-time position with a fixed term of 24 months (renewable after one year).

The Laudato Si' Research Institute in Oxford has released a new video about its mission

A vital call for all: embracing an integral ecology approach to address our global situation

October 18, 2024

The Laudato Si' Research Institute in Oxford has released a new video about its mission

Together they will provide food for those made destitute by the asylum system

Jesuit Refugee Service UK celebrate new collaboration on World Food Day

October 16, 2024

Together they will provide food for those made destitute by the asylum system

Dr Vijay D'Souza SJ will be at the LSRI in Oxford until 30th November

Laudato Si' Research Institute announces new Integral Ecology Visiting Fellow

October 16, 2024

Dr Vijay D'Souza SJ will be at the LSRI in Oxford until 30th November

The Network aims to champion and promote creative and ministerial Catholic talent from across the UK

Catholic Talent Network launched at Farm Street

October 15, 2024

The Network aims to champion and promote creative and ministerial Catholic talent from across the UK

Yesterday was Prisoners' Sunday. In an interview with Vatican News, we shared what that means to us.

Spiritual work with convicted prisoners

October 14, 2024

Yesterday was Prisoners' Sunday. In an interview with Vatican News, we shared what that means to us.

Six Professor CSP Hunter scholarships are available for 2024 with wider eligibility criteria

Heythrop Library scholarships available until the end of the year

October 10, 2024

Six Professor CSP Hunter scholarships are available for 2024 with wider eligibility criteria

The deadline for companies to respond to this call is looming.

We are urging major UK companies to give shareholders a vote on their climate transition plans

October 9, 2024

The deadline for companies to respond to this call is looming.

It asked Mr Starmer to promote three key environmental initiatives at COP29 in Azerbaijan this year

Schoolchildren and Provincial deliver Jesuit Missions’ climate petition to Downing Street

October 7, 2024

It asked Mr Starmer to promote three key environmental initiatives at COP29 in Azerbaijan this year

This Synod is about listening to Catholics from all walks of life, and then discussing the issues

The Synod on Synodality

October 4, 2024

This Synod is about listening to Catholics from all walks of life, and then discussing the issues

Can you take our content production to the next level and strengthen our digital presence?

We are recruiting for a Digital Content Creator

October 3, 2024

Can you take our content production to the next level and strengthen our digital presence?

The new website includes a blog, enabling the library team to present the collection in a new way

New Heythrop Library website has been launched

September 26, 2024

The new website includes a blog, enabling the library team to present the collection in a new way

The Lord Mayor helped serve fish and chips alongside volunteers during his visit last Wednesday

Lord Mayor of Westminster visits homeless restaurant at Farm Street Church

September 16, 2024

The Lord Mayor helped serve fish and chips alongside volunteers during his visit last Wednesday

The Jesuit approach to education has academic excellence and human potential at its heart

Jesuit schools celebrate strong results

September 12, 2024

The Jesuit approach to education has academic excellence and human potential at its heart

Jesuit team delivers two-day spirituality course to Scottish Bishops in Spain

A spiritual conversation in Salamanca

September 9, 2024

Jesuit team delivers two-day spirituality course to Scottish Bishops in Spain

A new report from Jesuit Refugee Service UK which exposes the hidden injuries of the asylum system.

Destitute and in Danger; people made homeless by the Asylum System

September 3, 2024

A new report from Jesuit Refugee Service UK which exposes the hidden injuries of the asylum system.

Father Edward Bermingham SJ passes away at 67

Rest in peace, Eddy

August 27, 2024

Father Edward Bermingham SJ passes away at 67

The new course guide features a variety of online and in-person short courses, events, and retreats.

Deepen your faith with 2024/2025 courses at the London Jesuit Centre

August 21, 2024

The new course guide features a variety of online and in-person short courses, events, and retreats.

Discover the full story behind the festival and how it is reclaiming faith’s place in culture

Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts grows with Jesuit collaboration

August 8, 2024

Discover the full story behind the festival and how it is reclaiming faith’s place in culture

Sarah Teather, Director of JRS UK, responds to the recent violence across the UK

JRS UK urges the government to ensure safety for asylum seekers following riots

August 7, 2024

Sarah Teather, Director of JRS UK, responds to the recent violence across the UK

To mark the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola and a thank you to those who support our work.

A celebration at St Peter's (Stonyhurst)

August 1, 2024

To mark the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola and a thank you to those who support our work.

A thanksgiving Mass was held on the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola to mark the occasion

Farm Street Church celebrates 175th anniversary

August 1, 2024

A thanksgiving Mass was held on the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola to mark the occasion

A blog to celebrate the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola, by Paul Nicholson SJ.

Who Do You Say Ignatius Is?

July 31, 2024

A blog to celebrate the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola, by Paul Nicholson SJ.

This Solemn Mass is part of Farm Street Church’s Jubilee 175 celebrations.

Solemn Celebration of St Ignatius of Loyola at Farm Street Church

July 26, 2024

This Solemn Mass is part of Farm Street Church’s Jubilee 175 celebrations.

This special moment was livestreamed on the day and is now available to watch on YouTube

Watch the ordination to the Priesthood of Carlos Chuquihuara Aguirre SJ

July 26, 2024

This special moment was livestreamed on the day and is now available to watch on YouTube

This new role is based at the London Jesuit Centre in the heart of Mayfair.

Heythrop Library is looking for a fixed-term Project Cataloguer

July 25, 2024

This new role is based at the London Jesuit Centre in the heart of Mayfair.

An open letter has been sent to the newly-appointed Home Secretary, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP.

Jesuit Refugee Service calls on new government to create a "just and humane" asylum system

July 22, 2024

An open letter has been sent to the newly-appointed Home Secretary, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP.

JRS UK's ESOL programme helps UK sanctuary seekers gain confidence and essential language skills.

JRS UK and Fr Peter Gallagher SJ celebrate refugee success in ESOL language programme

July 18, 2024

JRS UK's ESOL programme helps UK sanctuary seekers gain confidence and essential language skills.

Followed by a lively reception honouring those who make St Beuno’s mission possible

Holy Name Church in Manchester hosts St Beuno’s celebration Mass

July 15, 2024

Followed by a lively reception honouring those who make St Beuno’s mission possible

Surrounded by family, friends, and parishioners, the service was a heartfelt celebration

A joyous day at Farm Street Church as Carlos Chuquihuara SJ is ordained a priest

July 11, 2024

Surrounded by family, friends, and parishioners, the service was a heartfelt celebration

In this summer issue we take a look at the partnerships that make our mission possible.

Explore the latest issue of Jesuits & Friends

July 9, 2024

In this summer issue we take a look at the partnerships that make our mission possible.

This issue of our Ignatian journal explores the the body in spirituality.

The Summer 2024 issue of The Way is out now

July 8, 2024

This issue of our Ignatian journal explores the the body in spirituality.

St. Marie’s Cathedral in Sheffield will host a Mission Week led by eight Jesuits in formation.

A week of prayer, talks and shared meals at St. Marie’s Cathedral in Sheffield

July 5, 2024

St. Marie’s Cathedral in Sheffield will host a Mission Week led by eight Jesuits in formation.

Christians together should not be shy of getting involved in politics

The new government needs a new approach to helping the poorest

July 5, 2024

Christians together should not be shy of getting involved in politics

Jesuit Missions has engaged in a long-running campaign to secure justice for Fr Stan.

Jesuit Missions repeats call to clear Indian priest’s name

July 3, 2024

Jesuit Missions has engaged in a long-running campaign to secure justice for Fr Stan.

Explore the church’s rich history and architecture in a free exhibition running 5 -7 July 2024

Discover Farm Street Church’s 175th Anniversary Exhibition in Central London

July 3, 2024

Explore the church’s rich history and architecture in a free exhibition running 5 -7 July 2024

A participant in Jesuit Young Adult Ministries went to Rome and shares his thoughts with us

Rome in the Footsteps of St Ignatius Loyola

June 25, 2024

A participant in Jesuit Young Adult Ministries went to Rome and shares his thoughts with us

Three election asks can help to improve the plight of refugees in the UK

Standing with Refugees: JRS UK calls for action ahead of General Election

June 20, 2024

Three election asks can help to improve the plight of refugees in the UK

As investors, we are concerned that Amazon is not living up to its own stated principles.

We are supporting workers' rights at Amazon

June 13, 2024

As investors, we are concerned that Amazon is not living up to its own stated principles.

Jesuit Missions is the international mission and development organisation of the Jesuits in Britain

Jesuit Missions is recruiting a Fundraising Manager

June 11, 2024

Jesuit Missions is the international mission and development organisation of the Jesuits in Britain

Materials include what Catholic Social Teaching says on elections, and tailored prayer resources.

Jesuit Missions launches resources portal in the build-up to the UK General Election

June 10, 2024

Materials include what Catholic Social Teaching says on elections, and tailored prayer resources.

The team have catalogued over 6,000 rare and important books over the last 3 years.

A milestone for Heythrop Library

June 7, 2024

The team have catalogued over 6,000 rare and important books over the last 3 years.

Archbishop Leo Cushley has asked Edinburgh Jesuit Church to provide a home for Chinese Catholics

We welcome the Chinese Catholic community

June 3, 2024

Archbishop Leo Cushley has asked Edinburgh Jesuit Church to provide a home for Chinese Catholics

A group of students and others from Holy Name Church celebrated a mass in nature at Wardley Hall

Mass in Nature

June 3, 2024

A group of students and others from Holy Name Church celebrated a mass in nature at Wardley Hall

A blog from a young Catholic reflecting on this unique ministry

The 21st Anniversary of Jesuit Young Adult Ministries

May 29, 2024

A blog from a young Catholic reflecting on this unique ministry

Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy resurrected a tradition going back centuries.

Whit Walk Ecumenical Procession

May 27, 2024

Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy resurrected a tradition going back centuries.

Fr Dominic Robinson reflects on the moment Carlos' mother spoke about her son at Farm Street Church

Carlo Acutis moves closer to sainthood

May 25, 2024

Fr Dominic Robinson reflects on the moment Carlos' mother spoke about her son at Farm Street Church

On the feast of Pentecost we celebrate the moment when the Holy Spirit was given to the Church.

We celebrate Pentecost

May 20, 2024

On the feast of Pentecost we celebrate the moment when the Holy Spirit was given to the Church.

Operating as part of a campaign group, we attended the AGM to put the tough questions

We are putting pressure on HSBC to meet environmental targets

May 15, 2024

Operating as part of a campaign group, we attended the AGM to put the tough questions

The Jesuit Refugee Service UK has launched a new report which you can read

After Brook House: continued abuse in immigration detention

May 10, 2024

The Jesuit Refugee Service UK has launched a new report which you can read

To celebrate, the British Jesuit Archives will be exhibiting material from the church's history

Exhibition to mark the 175th anniversary of Farm Street Church

May 9, 2024

To celebrate, the British Jesuit Archives will be exhibiting material from the church's history

For the fifth Sunday of Easter, the BBC recorded its Worship programme at our church in Edinburgh

Sunday Worship on the BBC

April 28, 2024

For the fifth Sunday of Easter, the BBC recorded its Worship programme at our church in Edinburgh

Proposed legislation could lead to the criminalisation of rough sleeping

Jesuits join campaign against draconian changes to Vagrancy Act

April 13, 2024

Proposed legislation could lead to the criminalisation of rough sleeping

In the latest issue of our online spirituality journal we pay tribute to Fr Philip Endean SJ.

The latest issue of 'The Way' is out!

April 4, 2024

In the latest issue of our online spirituality journal we pay tribute to Fr Philip Endean SJ.

The Jesuit Young Adult Ministries choir delivered a 90 minute service of music and reflection.

Seven Last Words: A remarkable beacon of light in the drama of Jesus’ Passion

April 3, 2024

The Jesuit Young Adult Ministries choir delivered a 90 minute service of music and reflection.

We, Jesuits, reiterate our commitment not to remain silent.

A statement on the situation in Gaza

April 2, 2024

We, Jesuits, reiterate our commitment not to remain silent.

The Speaker of the House of Lords gave a personal talk at the London Jesuit Centre.

'Be humble': Lord Speaker reflects on long career at Jesuit Missions' event

March 26, 2024

The Speaker of the House of Lords gave a personal talk at the London Jesuit Centre.

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

Jesuits & Friends - Spring 2024

March 19, 2024

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

In 2023, we completed a carbon audit covering all our assets.

Addressing our Lifestyles for a Sustainable World

March 18, 2024

In 2023, we completed a carbon audit covering all our assets.

Without secure immigration status, the refugees who are being supported face destitution.

Jesuit Refugee Service will participate in the London Legal Walk

March 13, 2024

Without secure immigration status, the refugees who are being supported face destitution.

This year St Beuno's Outreach offer reflections for each day of Holy Week based on the senses.

Using our senses to be with Jesus this Holy Week

March 7, 2024

This year St Beuno's Outreach offer reflections for each day of Holy Week based on the senses.

The World Day of Prayer is developed by women of a different country each year.

World Day of Prayer

March 1, 2024

The World Day of Prayer is developed by women of a different country each year.

Pray As You Go is looking to hire an Audio Producer and Senior Full Stack Developer.

Want to work for Pray As You Go?

February 26, 2024

Pray As You Go is looking to hire an Audio Producer and Senior Full Stack Developer.

This is an opportunity to see relics, rare books (old and new), and historical documents!

Jesuit library and archives will be open to the public for a day in March

February 21, 2024

This is an opportunity to see relics, rare books (old and new), and historical documents!

“Syria has been forgotten. It is like Gaza without the headlines” - Fr Tony O’Riordan SJ

Jesuit priest working in earthquake-ravaged Syria appeals for support

February 19, 2024

“Syria has been forgotten. It is like Gaza without the headlines” - Fr Tony O’Riordan SJ