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Vision

Companions of Jesus
Marching with the Marginalized for a World of Reconciliation and Justice

Mission

Empowering the Dalits…
Preserving & protecting the environment…
Providing holistic formation to youth

History of

The Jesuit Madurai Province

Jesuit presence on the Indian sub-continent dates back to the arrival of Francis Xavier in Goa on 6th May 1542. As for as the Tamil country was concerned, Francis Xavier and his companions had worked in the Pearl Fishery Coast, Mylapore and in other parts, preached the Gospel and planted the Catholic Church. The whole of India, including the Tamil country was part of the Goa Province, ...

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Pope Leo XIV

Head

Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ

The Superior General

Fr. Thomas Amirtham SJ

Provincial

Fr. Provincial's

Monthly Message (September 2026)

Dear Friends, In his recent encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas”, Pope Leo XIV has underlined the importance of education in the age of Artificial Intelligence. He observes that, “In an era when truth is often distorted in order to serve particular interests and communication strategies, the field of education assumes decisive importance” (139). He further adds, “School is the place where new generations can learn to seek and love the truth, to reflect on the meaning of life and to recognize the dignity of every person” (143). In this context it is pertinent to reflect on our rich legacy as we have... Read More