Our Provincial Superior, Fr Peter Gallagher SJ

Fr Peter Gallagher SJ was appointed Provincial Superior of the Jesuits in Britain on 1st September 2023. Fr Gallagher, who is from Coatbridge in Scotland, entered the Society in 1973. After a period of training which included studies at Heythrop College in the University of London and at Centre Sèvres, the Jesuit faculties in Paris, he was ordained priest in 1988. He taught for three years at St Aloysius College in Glasgow before commencing doctoral studies in philosophy at King’s College, University of London. His principal apostolic work has been teaching philosophy at tertiary level, first at Heythrop College and for the last four years at Centre Sèvres in Paris. In both institutions he served as Dean of Philosophy.

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Everything you need to know about the Jesuits

Curious to find out more about the Jesuits? Here are some helpful answers to frequently asked questions.

Our people

There are over a hundred Jesuit priests and brothers in Britain, ministering to communities all over the country. They work as parish priests, chaplains, teachers, academics, writers, doctors, spiritual directors, and artists. Outside of the formal members of the order, we have some truly gifted and passionate people working with us to achieve our mission.

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Becoming a Jesuit

For nearly 500 years, Jesuits have taken up Christ’s challenge to serve a world in need for the glory of God and the help of souls.

Our history

Discover the incredible history of the Jesuits in Britain.

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Our Spirituality Centres

We operate multiple Spirituality Centres in Britain to support people on their spiritual journey and to offer retreat experiences. Here are the Jesuit spirituality centres available to you, from the rolling hills of North Wales to the streets of London and all the way up to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Campion Hall

Campion Hall is the Jesuit Hall in the University of Oxford. Its unique character combines the intellectual and educational traditions of Oxford and the Society of Jesus. It is an international community of fellows, graduate students, and staff, who share the motivation to serve ‘all things human.’

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Safeguarding

The Jesuits in Britain are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. The protection of children and vulnerable adults absolutely underpins all of our work. To this end, we are committed to achieving justice for victim-survivors of abuse, as well as their care and support.

The Jesuit Institute

The Jesuit Institute is a partnership of Jesuits and educators in the UK who provide inspiration, resources and training for schools.

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“The Church needs you, relies on you and continues to turn to you with trust, particularly to reach those physical and spiritual places which others do not reach or have difficulty in reaching.”

Pope Benedict XVI

addressing the 35th General Congregation of Jesuits, February 21st, 2008

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