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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Jesuit parishes gather at national conference to help build a more participatory Church

November 21, 2025

Communities from across Britain met in Northampton from November 12-14

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

Novenas to mark the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola

July 31, 2021

Jesuit parishes across the UK will be sharing their contributions in the run-up to the feast day.

A call to prayer for Israel and Palestine

October 23, 2023

With the conflict in the Middle East raging, the Pope has called for a day of fasting and prayer