Jesuits in Britain

18/06/2026

What makes a Jesuit education distinctive?

William Doherty, the newly appointed Headmaster of Stonyhurst College, joins Fr Toby Lees OP on Radio Maria United Kingdom for a thoughtful conversation about the mission of Jesuit education, Stonyhurst's remarkable 450-year history, and the relationships that make true education possible.

Whether you're part of the Stonyhurst community, interested in Catholic education, or simply curious about the values that underpin Jesuit schools, this is well worth a listen.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KTzAdPbhlgrpL1nr7reKM

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18/06/2026

The Irish Jesuits are seeking to recruit a Pastoral Ministry Co-Ordinator for a 9-month fixed-term role based at the Belfast Jesuit Centre.

Working alongside the Centre Director and the Chaplain to Ulster University Belfast, the successful candidate will help develop pastoral programmes, support volunteers, nurture community, and provide spiritual and pastoral support to students and others from all faith backgrounds and none.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growing mission of the Jesuits in Belfast and to help create spaces of welcome, reflection and renewal.

The role will support the pastoral and spiritual mission of the Belfast Jesuit Centre

17/06/2026

The Jesuit Institute has welcomed a new team of Ignatian formators, strengthening its work in supporting Jesuit schools across the UK. The appointments will help deepen formation in Ignatian spirituality and further develop the Institute’s mission of accompanying school communities in living out Jesuit education.

Four experienced educators have joined the Jesuit Institute's new team

16/06/2026

Please pray for Fr Christopher Brolly SJ as he begins his priestly ministry.

Christopher was ordained last Saturday at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne by Rt Rev. Stephen Wright , Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. He was surrounded by family, friends, fellow Jesuits, and many who had travelled from near and far. A beautiful celebration, full of joy, prayer, and thanksgiving.

We give thanks for his vocation, his years of formation, and the many people who have accompanied him on this journey. As he begins this new chapter, may Christ hold him close, strengthen him in service, and fill him with the joy of the Gospel.

AMDG

You can watch the livestream of the Ordination Mass here: https://www.youtube.com/live/K0y1jVVQlGY?si=v9Ct-eYJHARJlTd8

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16/06/2026

Today we give thanks for the life and ministry of Fr Paul Hackett SJ (1930–2026), who dedicated 80 years of his life to the Society of Jesus.

The Requiem Mass for Fr Paul will be celebrated today at 12.15pm at St Wilfrid’s Church, Preston. Those unable to attend in person are warmly invited to join in prayer via the livestream.

Details of the livestream, together with a tribute to Fr Paul’s life and ministry, can be found in the article below.

Please pray for the repose of Fr Paul’s soul and for his family, friends and Jesuit brothers.

May he rest in peace.

Fr Paul Hackett SJ has returned to the Lord, aged 96.

15/06/2026

What does it mean to lead a Jesuit school in today's world?

Earlier this month, the Heads of all eight Jesuit schools in Britain travelled to Rome for a conference focused on leadership, discernment and the mission of Jesuit education. During their visit, they met with Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, reflected on the spiritual roots of Jesuit education through visits to sites associated with Ignatius of Loyola, and explored how Jesuit schools can continue to form young people as people of competence, conscience, compassion and commitment.

School leaders met with Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus

12/06/2026

In this final reflection before his ordination, we asked Christopher what he imagines St Ignatius might say to him if they were sitting together today.

He speaks of Ignatius watching him with two gazes: one loving, benevolent, a proud father's gaze; the other a challenge, asking him to step up, to rise to what lies ahead.

He reflects on the advice he has received: to rest, to be fully present, and to receive the graces God desires to give.

"May God who has begun this work in you give you the grace to bring it to fulfilment."

A reminder that vocation is never our own achievement. It is God’s work in us, inviting, shaping, challenging, and sustaining us.

Deacon Christopher Brolly SJ will be ordained to the priesthood tomorrow at St Mary's RC Cathedral, Newcastle. The Ordination Mass begins at 1pm.

If you cannot attend in person, you can join us online. The ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube.

Please keep Christopher in your prayers as he prepares for this moment.

🔗 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com//streams

Find out more: https://www.jesuit.org.uk/news/celebrating-the-ordination-to-the-priesthood-of-chistopher-brolly-sj

12/06/2026

For 20 years, Pray As You Go has helped people deepen their relationship with God through prayer, Scripture and music.

To mark this anniversary, we are hosting a special live event at Holy Sepulchre Church in London, featuring The Porter's Gate. The evening will bring together music, prayer and reflection in a celebration of the Pray As You Go journey and the Ignatian tradition that inspires it.

Whether Pray As You Go has accompanied your prayer for years or you are discovering it for the first time, all are welcome.

Find out more:

Join us for a special evening of music and prayer, celebrating 20 years of Pray As You Go featuring musicians from The Porter’s Gate.

11/06/2026

This Saturday, Deacon Christopher Brolly SJ will be ordained to the priesthood at St Mary's RC Cathedral, Newcastle.

Before the big day, Christopher wanted to express his gratitude to all who have accompanied him on this journey, and to invite you to be part of the celebration, wherever you are.

📅 Saturday 13 June at 1pm
🔗 Watch the livestream: www.jesuit.org.uk/news/celebrating-the-ordination-to-the-priesthood-of-chistopher-brolly-sj

Please keep Christopher in your prayers in these final days of preparation.

10/06/2026

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Paul Hackett SJ, who died aged 96 after 80 years of religious life as a Jesuit. May he rest in peace. The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 12.15pm on Tuesday 16 June at St Wilfrid's Church, Preston.

Fr Paul Hackett SJ has returned to the Lord, aged 96.