Jesuit Missions appoints new Director
April 9, 2026
Jonathan Heard will take over from Paul Chitnis, who is stepping down after 14 years of service, in May.
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Jonathan Heard will take over from Paul Chitnis, who is stepping down after 14 years of service, in May.
From car washes to personalised hampers, pupils raised hundreds of pounds to support Jesuit Missions’ partner organisations.
With increased extreme weather patterns, South Sudan is among those countries suffering the damaging effects of climate change.
On the anniversary of the arrival of the first Jesuits in Africa, we look at the impact the Society is
As civil war rages in Myanmar, young people are grateful for skills honed at a leadership and education project backed
Four years on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Jesuit organisations continue to support those who have been forced to
The Centre Arrupe Madagascar hopes to produce more than 200,000 seedlings each year to distribute around the country.
Jesuit Missions has published a daily reflection and action, and a Stations of the Cross tool, to help supporters engage
The MAJIS project in Rumbek, South Sudan, teaches mainly female farmers how to improve their crop yields.
Analysis from the Copernicus Climate Change Service showed 2025 was the third-hottest year on record, which is impacting many countries
Jesuit Missions’ Community Engagement Manager Jules spent a few days in Scotland talking about our work on the ground.
A special Mass and drinks reception was held at Farm Street Church to celebrate JM’s Companion in Hope fundraising campaign
As the fallout from COP30 continues, some of those who were present in Brazil discussed what took place – and
While many countries in the Global South face the harsh realities of climate change, the outcomes from COP30 point towards
We look back at what came out of COP30 in Brazil, and what it means for combatting climate issues going
As COP30 continues, Vinicius de Paixao looks at what still needs to be addressed by those taking part.
Patricia Tahirindray gave an impassioned speech at COP30, where she urged developed nations to rightfully support those suffering from the
Patricia Tahirindray, from our partners at the Centre Arrupe Centre, gives her perspective on speaking up for her homeland at
Jesuit Missions and the London Jesuit Centre is hosting an event on Thursday 4th December looking back at COP30 in
John Kennedy shares his views on developments at COP30.
The latest reflection from events at the COP30 conference, which is almost a week in.
Agnaldo Junior outlines his experience of COP30, where he’s been mixing with climate activists from around the world.
Our partners from the Centre Arrupe Madagascar share their thoughts on what they’ve seen at COP30 so far.
Another dispatch from Brazil, where leasders are gathered for COP30 to discuss the future of our planet.
Roberto Jaramillo offers up the latest reflection from the ground at COP30.
Our Campaigns & Advocacy Officer, Richard Solly, gives his thoughts on how to combat climate change.
Media from the climate talks in Brazil, including daily video updates from those present.
A COP of implementation and truth By Filipe Martins SJ, European Secretary for Social Justice and Ecology After months of
Daily news and updates from the COP30 conference in Brazil, published by Ecojesuit.
Gael Giraud SJ pens his thoughts from Day 10 of the COP30 conference in Brazil.
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