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Beatification Process of Józef Andrasz Has Begun
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the first session of the tribunal for the beatification process of the Servant of God, Fr. Józef Andrasz, SJ, took place in the chapel of the Archbishops of Kraków, officially marking the beginning of the process. The Metropolitan Archbishop of Kraków, Marek Jędraszewski, initiated the beatification and canonization process in recognition of Fr. Andrasz’s remarkable contributions to the spiritual life of the Church. In his address, the archbishop emphasized that Fr. Józef Andrasz, who passed away exactly 62 years ago, has gone down in history as a confessor to saints. He recalled that the Servant of God lived in an era of extraordinary, often dramatic, witness to God’s mercy. “All of these figures are heroic witnesses to God’s mercy, and among them stands the one who offered strength and guidance in the confessional—Fr. Józef Andrasz,” the archbishop said. He noted that from reading the memoirs of St. Faustina Kowalska, one can see that Fr. Andrasz was a confessor marked by clarity of discernment and firm spiritual guidance. Quoting The Diary of St. Faustina, he recalled her words: “After hearing my confession, Father Andrasz gave me the following answer: I am not releasing you from anything, and you must not shy away from these inner inspirations. You must tell your confessor everything—absolutely, absolutely—because otherwise, despite these great graces from God, you will go astray.” St. Faustina held her confessor in deep gratitude and often prayed for him. She recorded in her diary: "This whole month, March 1968, Holy Mass and Holy Communion for Fr. Andrasz, that God would grant him an even deeper knowledge of His love and mercy." The archbishop concluded: “Thus, we fervently pray to the Most High God that, in His mercy and infinite goodness, He may allow Fr. Józef Andrasz—now in heaven—to know His love and boundless mercy ever more deeply.” A Life of Spiritual Leadership Fr. Jarosław Paszyński, SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits, expressed gratitude to God for the opening of Fr. Andrasz’s beatification process. “In his ministry, Fr. Józef Andrasz was distinguished by a profound passion for God and His Church. His deep spiritual life was rooted in the Ignatian exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola,” he said. “He helped others—especially consecrated persons—grow in holiness, but he also worked closely with the laity, engaging in the building of the Church community.” He called Fr. Andrasz “a great friend of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,” adding: “Fr. Józef Andrasz inspires hope by pointing to God’s mercy. He lived in deep union with our Savior, drawing from His Most Sacred Heart.” The Life and Legacy of Fr. Józef Andrasz, SJ Fr. Józef Andrasz, SJ, was born on October 16, 1891, in Wielopole near Nowy Sącz. After completing high school, he entered the Society of Jesus, taking his first vows after two years. He pursued studies in philosophy and theology and was ordained a priest on March 19, 1919. Throughout his ministry, Fr. Andrasz played a vital role in fostering devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He served as Director of the Apostolate of Prayer in the Work of Consecration of Families and was editor-in-chief of The Messenger of the Heart of Jesus. Notably, he was the confessor of St. Faustina Kowalska for over two and a half years. After her death, he took up her mission, ensuring the preservation and dissemination of her writings. He also served as confessor to several other holy individuals, including: Blessed Aniela Salawa Blessed Maria Klemensa Staszewska Servant of God Paul Zofia Tajber Sister Kaliksta Piekarczyk Fr. Andrasz passed away on February 1, 1963, leaving behind a legacy of deep faith and spiritual guidance. Now, with the opening of his beatification process, the Church begins the journey to recognize him among the blessed.
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Gonzalo Villagrán new Socius of JCEP
Father General has appointed Fr. Gonzalo Villagrán as the new Socius of the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials. He will assume office in Brussels in July 2025, replacing Hermínio Rico, from Portugal, the current Socius. Gonzalo will also serve as Treasurer of the Conference. Gonzalo Villagrán, 50 years old, is a member of the Spanish Province. He brings extensive academic and administrative experience to his new role. After studying business administration, he joined the Society of Jesus in 1998 and was ordained a priest in 2008. He holds a Licentiate in Theology from Centre Sèvres (now Facultés Loyola Paris) and a Doctorate in Theology from Boston College. A specialist in Christian social ethics, he has published extensively on theology in secularized Europe and Christian-Muslim dialogue. Gonzalo served as Dean of the Granada Faculty of Theology (2018–2023), overseeing its integration into Universidad Loyola Andalucía. Currently, he is a professor at Universidad Loyola and Assistant Delegate for UNIJES, also serving on the Council of the Kircher Network, which connects Jesuit higher education institutions in Europe and the Near East. As Socius, he will play a vital role in supporting the JCEP President and fostering collaboration among the European Jesuit Provinces and Networks.
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Our Daily Bread Network
The 14th and 15th of January 2025 marked a significant milestone for ‘Our Daily Bread’, with the network’s first-ever summit being held and the initiative officially launched in Brussels. The events started with an internal summit at the Maison Notre-Dame du Chant-d’Oiseau, a conference centre on the grounds of a Franciscan Friary in Brussels, where eleven participants in person (with additional online participants at various stages) represented nine different organisations. Our Daily Bread is an ecumenical network of faith-based organisations (FBOs) that work on the subject of agriculture and food systems. After a JESC’s 2023 report recognised that over 150 FBOs were working on this topic in the European Union, a group of organisations came together informally to discern the creation of an advocacy network. This discernment culminated in a manifesto and the aim to launch this network in January 2025. The summit began with a closed session where members of ODB discussed a plan for 2025, which included a campaign in Lent, a report to be released on diets, and where we can contribute in upcoming EU policy debates. 2025 is a big year for food policy in the EU as the debate for the next multiannual financial framework and Common Agricultural Policy begin. This was followed by a public event in The Chapel for Europe titled ‘Christian Vision for Sustainable Food Systems’, which officially launched this network. The highlight of this event was a panel discussion with former MEP and adviser to Ursula von der Leyen, Philippe Lamberts, and economist and theologian, Gaël Giraud SJ. The debate highlighted the importance of the role European Institutions can play in securing a fair and sustainable food system for Europeans. Both speakers emphasised that the Christian vision of hope must not be forgotten when advocating for a sustainable food system and that our network can act as an agent of this hope. The launch marked only the beginning for Our Daily Bread, and you are invited to keep up to date with this initiative through our website and social media platforms.
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EJIF Coordination Meeting in Brussels
Last European Jesuits in Formation (EJIF) meeting took place in Denmark. After one week of focusing on the topic of collaboration in Copenhagen and another week of Annual Retreat in Maribo, Luis Busto de Moner (ESP), Paul Rousselot (EOF) and Gabrielius Zaveckas (ECE) were appointed as the members of the next Coordination Committee (CoCo), having Luis as the chairman. Therefore, following the tradition, three scholastics came to Brussels to organize EJIF 2025 with Fathers Dalibor Renić SJ, President of the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials (JCEP), and Herminio Rico, Socius and Treasurer, as well as János Lukács, Formation Delegate of the Conference, who joined the discussions online. Before seeing each other in Brussels, the Coordination Committee had several online meetings to recognize the common vision of what topics would be possible, what place would be suitable, and which accents would be important for EJIF 2025. The discussions in the Belgian capital brought fruit: as the Jesuit formation ought to prepare the members of our Order to serve the others and as working with those closest ones to ourselves are the other fellow Jesuits, the topic was chosen accordingly: Companions called to serve together. The meeting will take place in Marseille, from August 1st to 20th. This year, every Province will be invited to appoint one scholastic as a delegate. After “crystallizing” the topic, the place and the date, the distribution of further tasks between the three young companions became possible. Finally, the encounter itself, the time of Christmas and the opportunity to visit Brussels, city of many European institutions, were good reasons take a long walk through the mixture of traditional and modern architecture, to visit the cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, the Grand Square and the City Hall… and of course, to discover some Belgian specialties. CoCo of EJIF 2025Luis, Paul and GabrieliusJanuary 2025
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Toward a Theology of Dialogue with Islam
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, in collaboration with the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), has published a collection of essays exploring Muslim-Christian relations, with a focus on the lived experiences and theological exchanges in Indonesia and beyond. Titled “Toward a Theology of Dialogue with Islam,” the book features articles originally published in EAPI’s journal, Asia Pacific Mission Studies. The collection is anchored by Pope Francis’ historic 2024 visit to Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation. “The warm welcome extended by President Joko Widodo and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar to Pope Francis has been an image of fraternity in the gesture of brotherhood while recognising each other as equal in diversity,” writes the book’s editor, Dr Rene Oliveros. This milestone serves as the book’s opening narrative, framing broader discussions on the shared spiritual heritage between Islam and Christianity. It is divided into three sections: Muslim-Christian Dialogue, Dialogue of Spirituality, and Theological Dialogue. Fr Greg Soetomo SJ’s “Immersion Seeking Faith Understanding” introduces the collection, emphasising immersion as a means for theological exchange rooted in the experiences of participants in the Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Program in Jakarta, Salatiga, and Yogyakarta. In Muslim-Christian Dialogue, Oliveros analyses the Joint Declaration of Istiqlal, co-signed by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Umar, which calls for religious harmony and collaborative action to address global challenges like climate change. Meanwhile, Scholastic Carlos Cesar Barbosa SJ narrates the inspiring collaboration between a Muslim sheikh and a Catholic priest to address homelessness in São Paulo, Brazil. In Dialogue of Spirituality, Scholastic Pham Van Doan SJ presents pilgrimage as a transformative experience for interfaith understanding. Sr Nurhayati Wiguno OSU shares a personal account of her childhood and the deep bonds formed in “Growing as an Indonesian Ursuline Together with Muslim Friends,” which helped shape her decision to embrace a life in the convent. Finally, in Theological Dialogue, Scholastic Mark Tri SJ examines the historical migration and cultural integration of Muslim Chinese communities in China. Xavierian Missionary Richard Niyukuri SX explores how shared reverence for Jesus can open avenues for dialogue—especially in missionary work—in “Witnessing to Eisa al-Masih in the Muslim World”. Scholastic Isodorus Bangkit Susetyo Adi SJ concludes the collection with an examination of the theological exchanges between early Muslim scholars and Nestorian and Monophysite Christian theologians in the 9th century and their enduring influence on interfaith dynamics today. “Toward a Theology of Dialogue with Islam” is available to read and download here.
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Jubilee of Hope in Rome with Réseau Magis
From July 28 to August 3, 2025, the Pope invites young people worldwide to Rome for the Jubilee of Hope. Réseau Magis is organizing an opportunity for over 500 students and young professionals to join this significant event. Program Overview: Experiments (July 19-23): In the week leading up to the Jubilee, participants can engage in "experiments" lasting 4 to 8 days. These experiences, rooted in Ignatian spirituality, are designed to help individuals find God's presence through various activities. Options include sailing from the French coast to Ostia, a musical journey through the Alps, a mendicant pilgrimage, and social projects in Matera, Italy. Jubilee in Rome (July 28 - August 3): An estimated one million young people will gather in Rome for catecheses, conferences, visits to Jesuit sites, the Holy Door pilgrimage, and a weekend at Tor Vergata. Highlights include a vigil and closing Mass presided over by the Pope. On July 31, participants will celebrate the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola with a Mass at the Church of the Gesù, led by Father Arturo Sosa, the Superior General of the Jesuits, alongside Magis delegations from around the world. Spiritual Exercises (August 4-9): After the Jubilee, attendees can participate in Spiritual Exercises at the Simplon Pass on the Italian-Swiss border or at the Saint-Hugues Spiritual Center near Grenoble. These retreats offer a serene environment to reflect on the experiences of the previous weeks and delve deeper into Ignatian spirituality. Registration Details: Registrations opened on January 12, 2025. Participants can choose from various packages based on their availability: Espresso: A one-week program focusing solely on the Jubilee. Classica: Includes an experiment before the Jubilee. Spirituale: Features the Jubilee followed by the Spiritual Exercises. Completa: A comprehensive experience encompassing an experiment, the Jubilee, and the Spiritual Exercises. Each package is designed to provide a holistic experience, integrating personal growth, spiritual development, and community engagement. Detailed information on registration procedures, transportation, and pricing is available on the official website. Réseau MAGIS About Réseau Magis: Réseau Magis is a community for young adults aged 18 to 35, offering teams, activities, and tools to pray, make decisions, and receive guidance in the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, in collaboration with the Jesuits and the Ignatian family.
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ELP Spring Cohort Application
Applications for the 13th Cohort are now open for the March - July 2025 period. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply early, as spots may become limited as the cohort fills. ELP is a residential post-graduate formation programme which requires the applicants to be based in Brussels to undertake the Fellowship. The European Leadership Programme (ELP) is a five-month residential formation in Brussels promoted by the Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC) and closely aligned with Jesuit spirituality, for young professionals engaged in the EU ecosystem. ELP integrates self-leadership, service, spirituality, and professional development, all while fostering a commitment to the European common good
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priestly ordination of Martin RONDELET (EOF) in Brussels
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