On March 10, an international meeting of friends of the Society of Jesus took place at the Chapel of the Resurrection in Brussels—a work of the Jesuit Conference of European Provincials (JCEP). The event consisted of a Eucharist for alumni of various Jesuit institutions and individuals linked to the Society. The service was presided over by Dalibor Renić, President of the JCEP, accompanied by the directors of the Conference's works (JRS, JESC, and the Chapel of the Resurrection) and members of ST. Benedict Jesuit community, the community linked with JCEP. Special thanks should be given to Benoît Willemaers who worked for hours preparing the sandwiches and drinks that were offered during the meeting, and to him and the staff of the Chapel of the Resurrection and of JESC for arranging everything in place.

The gathering was attended by around 60 people, most coming from different European countries where the Society of Jesus maintains an apostolic presence. The event was disseminated also by different Jesuit Alumni Associations to the various alumni chapters of Jesuit Universities in Brussels, as well as by the personal networks of the Jesuits working in the JCEP.

This initiative is part of the JCEP's effort to activate the Society's contact networks in Brussels and around the European Union—an area that falls outside the scope of specific provinces but where a presence is highly necessary. While there are a significant number of alumni and friends of the Society in these circles, there had been no formal accompaniment of these people by the Society until now. This event creates a space for support and relationship-building, as well as a connection to the Jesuit mission