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
Jesuit Missions and the London Jesuit Centre is hosting an event on Thursday 4th December looking back at COP30 in
Our partners from the Centre Arrupe Madagascar share their thoughts on what they’ve seen at COP30 so far.
Our Campaigns & Advocacy Officer, Richard Solly, gives his thoughts on how to combat climate change.
Our partners from the Centre Arrupe Madagascar will be at COP30 in Brazil, which runs from 10-21 November.
Hundreds of letters were composed from several schools in Britain, as part of an exercise that encouraged reflection on climate.
With COP30 getting underway next week, Jesuit Missions is looking forward to being part of a strong Ignatian presence at
After signing up to a computing course at St Peter Claver Ecological and Computing Centre, Athiei Dut Malual stood out
Amin Gabriel, 20, is grateful for the chance to study – she wants others to have that same opportunity to
A collection of prayers and reflections to help you engage spiritually with the upcoming climate talks in Brazil.
A special Mass was followed by a period of prayer and reflection to celebrate nature and our Common Home.
Daniela Alba, from the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat in Rome, describes the need to strive for global peace to
Pupils from Jesuit school St Ignatius College in Enfield joined JM at a climate demonstration opposite 10 Downing Street last
A Jesuit Missions’ backed project near Rumbek, South Sudan, helps mostly female small-scale farmers get the most out of their
Martha Phiri Sikwese from JCED Malawi praises the remarkable comeback story of Chimbalu Ecological Village.
Chilean Jesuit priest Cristóbal Emilfork talks about how his experience of working on glaciers has laid bare the impact of
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