ANDHRA JESUIT PROVINCE
Our Leaders
Jesuit leaders are esteemed individuals known for their intellectual rigor and unwavering commitment to service. They exemplify the Jesuit values of education, social justice, and spiritual guidance, inspiring others to follow their path of compassion and purpose.
Pope Francis
Holy Father
Pope Francis born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio on 17 December 1936. He is the head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State. Francis is the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ
The Superior General
Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal SJ born on 12 November 1948. He is a Venezuelan Jesuit priest who serves as the 31st and present superior general of the Society of Jesus. He was elected Superior General by the Society’s 36th General Congregation on 14 October 2016, succeeding Adolfo Nicolás.
Fr. K A Stanislaus SJ
Provincial - Telugu States
Fr. K. A. Stanislaus SJ was born on 5th january 1969. He was appointed as provincial of Andhra jesuits by Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ. He took the office on 26th january 2020. He completed his doctorate in computer science.
Jesuits are ...
The Society of Jesus is a world-wide organization with Headquarters in Rome where the highest authority called the Superior General resides and guides the world-wide operations of nearly 16,000 Jesuits spread out in about 112 countries. These 16,000 Jesuits are grouped into smaller administrative units corresponding to different geographical locations called “Provinces” presided over by Superiors appointed by the superior General.
Our roots
Roots of jesuits
Andhra Region
Bishop Ignatius Mummadi, at the behest of Andhra Catholics, invited the Jesuits to work in Andhra Region. The mission was pioneered by Fr. Devaiah, together with Fr. Baliah, Fr. Papaiah and Fr. Subbaiah Adhra Jesuit Mision began.
Carnatic Mission
As early as 1549, the Jesuit missionaries entered Telugu land. Fr. Antony Criminali was the first ‘proto martyr’ to spread the faith among the telugus
Andhra Jesuit Province
Andhra Jesuit Region became Andhra Jesuit Province in the year 1988. Fr. A.X.J. Bosco SJ became the first provincial.
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Fr. Philips Memorial - St.Patrick's Community Secunderabad
Fr. Philips Memorial was held in St.Patrick's Community Secunderabad, on 14th July. Twin cities Jesuits attended the memorial mass.
Fr. Kunduru Joji SJ - Divyavani Talks
Fr. Kunduru Joji SJ, a renowned Bible Scholar, Spiritual Teacher, Retreat guide and a linguist.
Fr. Bala Kumar PEP - Personal Enhancement Programme in LPS, Nallapadu
Fr. Bala has given an orientation to LPS Students on healthy attitudes and universal values
Another Feather in the Cap
Dr. Fr. Lourdu Raj has been admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Fr. Kunduru Joji SJ - Divyavani Talks
Fr. Kunduru Joji SJ, a renowned Bible Scholar, Spiritual Teacher, Retreat guide and a linguist.
Another Feather in the Cap
Dr. Fr. Lourdu Raj has been admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Fr. Bala Kumar PEP - Personal Enhancement Programme in LPS, Nallapadu
Fr. Bala has given an orientation to LPS Students on healthy attitudes and universal values
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Adhra Jesuit Province
ALC, Vijayawada
ALIET Vijayawada
LPS Nallapadu
LA Secunderbad
LHS, Karimnagar
St. Patricks School Secunderebad
LITDS, Katukapally
Loyola Polytechnic College Pulivendula
Loyola Degree College (YSRR) Pulivendula
UNIVERSAL APOSTAL PREFERENCES
Universal Apostolic Preferences
They are four working fields to which the Society of Jesus will pay special attention and in which it will invest a significant portion of its various resources over the next few years.
SHOWING THE WAY TO GOD
Show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment.
WALKING WITH EXCLUDED
Walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated, in a mission of reconciliation and justice
JOURNEYING WITH YOUTH
Accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future
CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME
Collaborate, with Gospel depth, for the protection and renewal of God’s Creation
The Society of Jesus was founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius Loyola and his companions. The mission of the Jesuits is a mission of justice and reconciliation, working so that women and men can be reconciled with God, with themselves, with each other and with God’s creation.
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