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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, ...

Our great team

Pope Leo XIV

Head

Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ

The Superior General

Fr. Thomas Amirtham SJ

Provincial

Fr. Provincial's

Monthly Message (August 2026)

Dear Friends,August brings together two significant celebrations: the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the 80th Independence Day of India. One is a feast of faith; the other, a celebration of national freedom. Yet both invite us to reflect on a deeper question: What does it truly mean to be free? The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the glorious fulfilment of a life fully surrendered to God. Mary’s greatness lies not in worldly power or privilege but in her courageous “Yes” to God’s will. Her life reminds us that history is transformed not only... Read More