🌟 Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola | 31 July 🌟
“Go forth and set the world on fire.”
— St. Ignatius of Loyola
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). From a wounded soldier transformed by God’s grace to the founder of a worldwide mission, Ignatius continues to inspire countless people to seek God in all things and to serve with generosity and courage.
- 12 July 2026
National Jesuit Youth Formation Programme 2026: Building Young Agents of Reconciliation
The Jesuit Youth Commission of the Sri Lanka Jesuit Province successfully launched the first session of the National Jesuit Youth Formation Programme 2026 from 10–12 July at the Satyodaya Educational Training Centre, Kandy. Bringing together 22 young people from different regions, cultures and linguistic backgrounds, the programme sought to foster leadership, reconciliation, communication and Jesuit values among the participants.
- 10 May 2026
Strengthening the Future Pillars of the Society...
The annual Scholastics Gathering 2026 was held from 14th to 16th May at Lewalla, Kandy…
- 20 May 2026
The two-month Ignite Course... ( Jesuit Youth Center )
The two-month Ignite Course for post Ordinary Level boys was successfully completed.
- 25 Mar 2026
Rev. Fr. Aloysius Pieris SJ
Aloysius Pieris was born on April 9, 1934, as the tenth child in a family of twelve. He grew up in the village of Ampitiya in Kandy.
VOCATION TO BE A JESUIT
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UNIVERSAL APOSTOLIC PREFERENCES
The Universal Apostolic Preferences serve as a guiding vision for the entire Society of Jesus, igniting our imaginations and aspirations. These new Preferences encompass four crucial areas that are essential for our world today. Over the next decade, the Society of Jesus will devote special attention to these areas.
SHOWING THE WAY
TO GOD
Show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment
WALKING WITH THE
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
Accompanying 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