Jesuits in Britain

Rooted in the rich tradition of our spirituality, Jesuits are contemplatives in action, living lives of service around the world.

[London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit]

What will you explore this October at the London Jesuit Centre?

Our October programme brings together opportunities for learning, discussion and reflection, view the programme: https://t.co/Wdo218H4qW

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Tomorrow is International Day of Older Persons. Michael Barnes SJ explores the value attributed to the ‘fourth stage’ of life by various religious traditions: https://t.co/9XYbZsWBMo

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Today is International Podcast Day, perfect timing for producer Ethel and host Julia to reflect on and celebrate the conversations that we've heard recently on Things I Wish I Knew! https://t.co/qHGdeVRPI3

[British Jesuit Archives @JesuitArchives]

Michaelmas - the Feast of St Michael - falls today. Enjoy this image of St Michael, from the Farm Street illuminated manuscript created by Frances Dick in 1878.

#Michaelmas #IlluminatedManuscript #GoldLeaf

[Jesuit Missions @JesuitMissions]

Sudanese refugee Rita, 15, would often refuse to hand in her school work to teachers due to it being written on scraps of paper.

That's all changed since she was given new books and pens thanks to an education initiative backed by Jesuit Missions ❤️
https://t.co/UYZ5pJsrsI

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#SeasonofCreation resources for primary schools, secondary schools and parishes: https://t.co/qzayYP3Kkk

[Jesuit Missions @JesuitMissions]

We're on the lookout for two people us at JM - one in fundraising and one in campaigning.

If you - or anyone you know - might be a good fit, visit https://t.co/5TqNHyerDc for more information and application details!

[Jesuits in Britain @JesuitsBritain]

What treasures are hidden inside the collections of the Jesuits in Britain?

On Wednesday 7 October, Heythrop Library and the British Jesuit Archives are opening their doors, offering a rare opportunity to explore remarkable material from their collections.

Relics, rare books and historical documents will be on display alongside more modern material, with archivists and librarians on hand to reveal the stories behind them and bring centuries of Jesuit history to life.

You can also step inside the Library and Archives reading rooms and discover how these collections are used for research today.

Wednesday 7 October, 10.30am–4.30pm
114 Mount Street, London W1K 3AH

Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.

Find out more: https://t.co/XFD819dvac

[Jesuits in Britain @JesuitsBritain]

The Children’s Commissioner for England, @Rachel_deSouza, has called for greater protection for refugee and asylum-seeking children in the inaugural Jesuit Refugee Service UK Annual Lecture.

Speaking in central London, Dame Rachel urged policymakers and the wider public to look beyond increasingly polarised rhetoric around migration and recognise the children at the heart of the debate.

She spoke about children who have experienced violence, exploitation and trafficking on their journeys to the UK, and raised particular concerns about young people whose ages are disputed by the authorities.

Dame Rachel also shared the story of her own mother, who was a refugee child in 1945, and reflected on what the treatment of refugee children says about the kind of society we want to be.

Read the full story: https://t.co/dTzY36BSm2

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Sunday, 27 September, marks the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. My thoughts go out to migrants and refugees, especially minors compelled to leave their homeland. Children and teenagers are the most vulnerable. They often endure unspeakable suffering, violence, torture, exploitation, and traumatic conditions. It is not uncommon for them to lose their lives along migration routes. I appeal to everyone’s sense of responsibility: may we all feel a sense of involvement in the lives of these young people, who must always be protected and supported.

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Two representatives of Jesuits in Britain have met Pope Leo XIV in Rome as part of a delegation presenting the Catholic Generosity Report, a major study of giving, philanthropy and charitable activity across the Catholic community.

Fr Keith McMillan SJ, Head of Finance at Jesuits in Britain, and John Green, Fundraising Manager for the British Province and Chair of Catholics in Fundraising, joined fellow Catholic fundraising professionals for the presentation following the Pope’s General Audience in St Peter’s Square.

John presented the report directly to Pope Leo, with Fr Keith alongside him as part of the delegation.

The report highlights the importance of collaboration across Catholic charities, dioceses, schools, religious orders and philanthropists, and explores how the Church’s resources can be used to support its mission and serve communities into the future.

Read the full story: https://t.co/o3qsJDlQf7

[ThinkingFaith @ThinkingFaith]

The theme of this Season of Creation is 'Living Water'. Here's an article from our archive which assesses the global crisis of overconsumption of water and highlights the urgency of a faith response to the challenges that we face. https://t.co/2C7P9XaADe

[Jesuits in Britain @JesuitsBritain]

We are looking for an Investment & Responsible Investment Officer to help steward our investments and develop our approach to responsible investment.

What if your investment decisions could help change the way companies behave?

From climate change and workers’ rights to artificial intelligence and the transition to a more sustainable economy, investment can be about more than financial returns.

This is not a conventional investment role. It sits at the intersection of investment management, ethics, stewardship, governance and social impact.

For an experienced investment professional who has ever wondered whether finance can be about more than quarterly performance numbers, this could be a fascinating opportunity.

Applications close 9 October 2026.

Find out more and apply:
https://t.co/YcIWUmJXbS
#ResponsibleInvestment #InvestmentJobs #EthicalInvestment #ImpactInvesting #JesuitsInBritain

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK (JRS UK) has joined fellow Catholic charities at 10 Downing Street to deliver a petition calling on the government to defend the right to asylum and uphold the dignity of people seeking refuge in the UK.

The petition, organised by JRS UK, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) and the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP), has received support from parishes and individuals across the country.

Ahead of the Church’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees on 27 September, the Welcome the Stranger: Defend Asylum campaign is calling for an asylum system rooted in dignity, protection and welcome.

Read the full story and find out more about the campaign: https://t.co/IuIQfEctf8

[Jesuits in Britain @JesuitsBritain]

A joyful moment for the Society of Jesus.

This short film captures the moment Joseph Beakhouse, Jean-Christophe Carré, Vilém Plaček and Martin Šimunský professed their First Vows in Birmingham, committing their lives to God and to the service of others.

It is wonderful to see four young men taking this step and beginning their lives as Jesuits.

Watch the film and read the full story: https://t.co/gi7vrQQAZ4

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More than 200 people gathered at Farm Street Church in London for a special Mass celebrating 20 years of Pray As You Go, the daily prayer ministry of the Jesuits in Britain.

Founded by Fr Peter Scally SJ in 2006, Pray As You Go began as an experiment in daily audio prayer and now reaches more than half a million people each year, with versions developed in languages and cultures around the world.

The anniversary Mass brought together people who have helped shape the ministry over two decades, including representatives of its growing international community. The Continuum Choir, whose music regularly features in Pray As You Go, also sang at the Mass.

Read the full story: https://t.co/XzDhpvWMEx

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Campion Hall is marking 130 years of Jesuit life and learning at the University of Oxford, where generations of Jesuits and others have lived, studied and contributed to the intellectual life of the University.

Founded in 1896 as Clarke’s Hall, it became a Permanent Private Hall of the University in 1918 and was later renamed Campion Hall in honour of St Edmund Campion SJ.

The Hall’s long history has included connections with some remarkable figures, including the writer Evelyn Waugh and physicist Albert Einstein, who appears alongside members of Campion Hall in a photograph taken at an Oxford Union event.

Today, Campion Hall continues its tradition of Jesuit life, learning and scholarship at Oxford.

Read the full story: https://t.co/nAVp0O28Db

[Jesuit Missions @JesuitMissions]

Looking for some spiritual guidance this Season of Creation? Check out our dedicated resources, including downloadable prayer cards and bookmarks!

https://t.co/ImxzPNLnE2

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A new publication exploring how Ignatian spirituality is lived and practised today will launch this autumn.

Studies in Ignatian Practice brings research and lived experience together, with its first issue exploring what happens after people complete the Spiritual Exercises and how they can carry that experience into everyday life.

The first article, by Dr Annemarie Paulin-Campbell, who works freelance internationally, training Spiritual Directors and doing Ignatian spirituality research and writing, explores how people can continue living in the spirit of the Exercises after the retreat ends.

Read more:
https://t.co/h14fF85MYr

[Jesuits in Britain @JesuitsBritain]

After two years of prayer, discernment and formation, Joseph Beakhouse, Jean-Christophe Carré, Vilém Plaček and Martin Šimunský have professed their First Vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in the Society of Jesus.

Surrounded by family, friends and fellow Jesuits in Birmingham, they committed their lives to God and the service of others, marking the culmination of their novitiate and the beginning of the next stage of their journey as Jesuits.

Read more: https://t.co/gi7vrQQAZ4