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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 (July 2026)

Dear Friends,The month of July is a special month for all of us, Jesuits, as we celebrate the Feast of our beloved Father, St. Ignatius of Loyola. The name ‘Jesuit’ itself is a precious gift and a legacy handed down to us by St. Ignatius, his First Companions, and the generations of Jesuits who have gone before us.When we look back on our history, we are filled with gratitude and admiration for the indefatigable hard work, and the incredible contributions of our forefathers. Whether in linguistics, theology, philosophy, spirituality, astronomy, numismatics, biology, ecology, and countless other fields, they have left... Read More