Desire and Denial: An Ignatian Reflection on Celibacy and Vocation St. Ignatius of Loyola begins his Spiritual Exercises with the Principle and Foundation: “Human beings are created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save their souls. The other things on the face of the earth are created for human beings to help them in attaining the end ...
Fr. Dominic Tomuseni SJ made a lifelong commitment to the Society of Jesus, professing hisfinal vows in a solemn ceremony at the Arrupe Jesuit University, Holy Name Chapel, marking the culminationof 28 years of spiritual journey and service since he first joined the Society of Jesus. In a solemn ceremony at the Arrupe University Chapel, Fr. Dominic Tomuseni SJ professed ...
Silveira House recently conducted Joint Monitoring and Learning Visits in Mutoko District to assess and strengthen the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies and practices within the extractive sector. This initiative is part of the organization’s broader effort to promote sustainable natural resource management and inclusive community development. Building Collaboration for Responsible Governance The monitoring visits brought together a wide range of stakeholders — including local authorities, community ...
I think that we are often freaked out by death, perhaps because it seems such a lonely affair. We haven’t been helped by Hollywood in this regard, because we have visions of the grim reaper, with his long scathe and hideous aspect come to collect on his dues and accompany us into the underworld. Perhaps it is such a terrifying ...
Born: 16 November 1933 in Hennarsdorf, Germany. Entrance in SJ: 29 April 1954 at Jakobsberg, Germany. Ordination: 18 July 1964 in Rome. Final Vows: 22 April 1972 in Chishawasha, Zimbabwe. Death: 24 October 2025 at Richartz House, in Harare, Zimbabwe. Born on 16 November 1933 in Hennarsdorf, Germany, Horst Ulbrich entered the Society nineteen years later in Jakobsberg. Philosophy followed ...
Pope Leo XIV has issued his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi Te” (I Have Loved You), emphasizing the Church’s preferential option for the poor and vulnerable, signed on October 4, 2025, and released on October 9, 2025, as a call to the global Church to renew its commitment to serving the marginalised and promoting justice and compassion. Drawing on the Spiritual ...
On the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Rev. Deacon Maximus Chongo delivered a powerful homily at St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Toronto, focusing on Social Inclusion and Justice. He reminded us that migrants are not here to replace or displace us — they come to join us. To walk alongside us. To contribute to ...
In the spirit of our commitment to journey with young people in the creation of a hope-filled future, Silveira House recently took a bold and meaningful step toward youth empowerment. We brought together young people from across the country — including some of our own Vocational Skills Training beneficiaries — to participate actively in the National Youth Inclusive Budget Conference, held ...
_Kasungu, Malawi: September 6, 2025_ St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Kasungu District, under the care of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), joyfully marked its Silver Jubilee on Saturday, September 6, 2025, celebrating 25 years of faith, service, and community life. The celebration, held at Kasungu Stadium, gathered thousands of faithful, clergy, and religious under the theme “Mindset Change.” The Eucharistic ...
Reflections from the JASBEAM Colloquium 2025 | St George’s College, Harare | 17–22 August 2025 Introduction The halls of St George’s College in Harare, Zimbabwe, resonated with hope, dialogue, and renewed commitment as the Jesuit Association of Secondary and Basic Education in Africa and Madagascar (JASBEAM) held its much-anticipated second colloquium from 17–22 August 2025. Gathered under the theme “Committed to ...
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