Canisius College Berlin Celebrates 100th Anniversary and Inaugurates Pedro Arrupe School.

On May 31, 2025, Canisius College in Berlin celebrated its 100th anniversary with a service at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and a festive program. At the same event, the College officially inaugurated the Pedro Arrupe School, an integrated secondary school for students with refugee and migration backgrounds.

The celebration was attended by Church and political leaders, including Cardinal Michael Czerny, Jesuit Provincial Fr. Thomas Hollweck SJ, Rector Fr. Marco Mohr SJ, and Berlin’s Finance Senator Stefan Evers (CDU). Cardinal Czerny called on the Jesuit community to promote social justice and inclusion, especially for society’s most vulnerable.

Founded in 1925, Canisius College has evolved from an elite boys' school into a diverse, coeducational institution with nearly 1,000 students. The Pedro Arrupe School, started in 2019, reflects the College’s commitment to social responsibility and education rooted in compassion and justice.

The centenary’s theme, “Giving hope – opening doors – taking responsibility,” encapsulates the College’s ongoing mission as it enters its second century.