Jesuits in Europe

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Sabato 29 agosto, Alexandru Duma e Cornel Barna sono stati ordinati sacerdoti a Bucarest. Un momento particolarmente significativo per la Compagnia di Gesù in Romania: l’ultima ordinazione di un gesuita nella capitale risaliva infatti al 2007.

A condividere questo momento c’erano p. Ronny Alessio, Provinciale della Provincia Euro-Mediterranea e il Provinciale della Provincia del Canada, una trentina di gesuiti e alcune centinaia di familiari, amici e collaboratori della missione ignaziana in Romania.

Una bella giornata di festa e di preghiera di accompagnamento per Alexandru e Cornel, all’inizio del loro ministero sacerdotale.

30/07/2026

29/07/2026

🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱

On 30 June, the JESC team gathered for its annual "Tempo Forte" retreat, a day to evaluate the year, realign on priorities, and envision the future together. The day included lunch with Renic SJ and Villagran SJ, President and Socius of Jesuit Conference of European Provincials, and closed with a thanksgiving Mass.

It was also a moment of transition. We said a heartfelt farewell to Botond Feledy, ELP Manager since the programme's very beginning, and to Benoît Willemaers s.j., whose quiet and faithful work as Secretary for European Affairs has shaped much of JESC's mission. And we warmly welcome Lucia Trubenova, who is already part of the ELP team, and Motsch SJ, who step into their new roles with our full support and enthusiasm.

A special thank you also to Safae Isham from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, who completed a five-month internship with the JESC Carbon Initiative in mid-July.

All the best wishes to those who leave for the next stage of their journey. And to those who arrive, a heartfelt welcome! 🙏

27/07/2026

How can we build more sustainable pathways to affordable housing for Ukrainian refugees?

Partners of the SMART UA project came together for a transnational meeting to share research findings, practical experiences, and recommendations from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia.

The meeting explored:
🏡 Key housing challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees
📊 National research findings and policy recommendations
🤝 Practical support activities already implemented on the ground
💬 Testimonies highlighting the realities behind the data

By bringing together researchers, practitioners, and refugee voices, the discussion reinforced a common message: long-term housing solutions require coordinated action, integrated services, and strong partnerships between public institutions, civil society, and local communities.

Together, we continue working towards more inclusive and sustainable housing pathways for displaced Ukra

Read the full article: https://jrseurope.org/en/news/smart-ua-partners-share-research-and-good-practices-to-advance-affordable-housing-solutions-for-ukrainian-refugees/

Social Innovation+ Initiative

26/07/2026

Magis Euro Summer is ON!!

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

Tomorrow we celebrate a joyful milestone as Brother Geoff te Braake SJ professes his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus during Mass at 6.00pm at Farm Street Church, London.

Final Vows mark the culmination of Jesuit formation, bringing together years of prayer, discernment, study and apostolic ministry in a lifelong commitment to the Society of Jesus and its mission of serving faith and promoting justice.

Please keep Geoff in your prayers as he reaches this significant moment in his vocation. If you are unable to join us in person, you are warmly invited to take part via the livestream.

Watch live: https://www.farmstreet.org.uk/livestream

23/07/2026

🏆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗨 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Our congratulations to Rhythm Garg , a student at St Aloysius College Sixth Form in Malta, who has won national recognition at the Malta National Contest for Young Scientists for her project on the environmental efficiency of Maltese schools.

🇲🇹 Her research drew on data from the 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲‘s environmental audit of St Aloysius Primary School, part of JCI’s pilot programme in Malta, to analyse carbon footprint data and model potential emission reductions. A good example of how robust environmental data can drive evidence-based sustainability strategies in education.

Rhythm will now represent Malta at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) in Kiel, Germany, this September. We wish her the very best!

Learn more about JESC Carbon Initiative here: https://carboninitiative.eu/

For more ecology updates, check our Eco-bites newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jesc.eu/a-heated-month-before-summer-rest?e=71f7672ceb