We celebrate the 400th anniversary of the canonisation of St Francis Xavier | Jesuits in Britain

We celebrate the 400th anniversary of the canonisation of St Francis Xavier

March 7, 2022

‍"St Francis Xavier Church is one of the oldest and best-known in Liverpool. It's on Salisbury Street in Everton and every year they hold a Novena of Grace, but this year's will be a bit special as they celebrate the 400th anniversary of St Francis' canonisation next Saturday, that's on 12th March..."

Brother Ken Vance and Father Jim Conway of the British province of Jesuits gave an interview to BBC Radio Merseyside about the significance of the occasion. You can listen to the interview here.

Here are some photos from the day...

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New men join the Society of Jesus

September 3, 2022

Two young Catholic men have completed their journey in the Novitiate and have made their First Vows.

Leader of the Jesuits honours Fr Stan Swamy SJ, martyr of the marginalised

July 15, 2021

Fr Stan was a Jesuit priest and human rights activist who died after 7 months in an Indian prison.

Songs of Praise features Jesuit prayer app

February 9, 2023

In this episode, Laura Wright meets our very own Emma Holland, Producer of Pray As You Go

Summary Report: Trustees’ Safeguarding Committee Friday 21st July 2023

July 21, 2023

This report was presented at the Trustees Meeting on Saturday 30th September 2023