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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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ALC, Vijayawada

ALIET Vijayawada

LPS Nallapadu

LA Secunderbad

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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.

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SHOWING THE WAY TO GOD

Show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment.

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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

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JOURNEYING WITH YOUTH

Accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future

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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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