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...

The cope of Henry VII travels to its final destination

May 29, 2023

This artefact is on loan from the Jesuits in Britain and can be viewed in a new exhibition

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

September 17, 2025

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

St Francis Xavier Church in Liverpool will celebrate 175th anniversary with year of events

December 6, 2022

The Jesuits have had a presence in Liverpool since the 16th century and the church opened in 1848.

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