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...

Jesuits & Friends - Winter 2023

November 22, 2023

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

Rest in peace, Fr Bob Styles SJ (1936–2025)

August 6, 2025

Fr Bob Styles SJ has returned to the Lord, aged 88.

Rest in peace, Fr Bernard Charles SJ (1943–2025)

September 17, 2025

Fr Bernard Charles SJ has returned to the Lord, aged 82

Two Jesuits assassinated in Mexico

June 20, 2022

The priests were murdered while trying to defend a man who was seeking refuge in the church