Jesuits in Britain

06/10/2026

More than 87,000 people supported. Over 645 tonnes of humanitarian aid distributed. More than 1,000 volunteers mobilised.

A new report reveals the extraordinary scale of the Jesuit response to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

Jesuits in Britain contributed £50,000 to the international emergency effort

06/10/2026

What treasures are held in the libraries and archives of the Jesuits in Britain?

Tomorrow, you can find out.

Come and explore rare books, fascinating historical documents and remarkable objects from the collections, meet the archivists and librarians, and discover stories from centuries of Jesuit history.

The Heythrop Library and British Jesuit Archives are opening their doors for a special joint Open Day, offering a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes and explore collections that are not usually open to the public.

Wednesday 7 October, 10.30am–4.30pm
114 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH

Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book. Simply report to the main reception.

Find out more:

Heythrop Library and the British Jesuit Archives are opening their doors for a special joint open day, offering visitors an opportunity to discover treasures from the collections of the Jesuits in Britain.

02/10/2026

Make space this autumn to think more deeply, explore your faith and discover something new.

The London Jesuit Centre’s autumn programme brings together theology, spirituality, literature and the arts through a wide range of courses, retreats, events and opportunities for prayer.

Explore the mystery of the Incarnation, encounter the extraordinary life and thought of Hildegard von Bingen, take part in a creative day retreat, join others for guided prayer and theological discussion, and much more besides.

Many opportunities are available both at the Centre in central London and online.

Explore the autumn programme:

Discover new ways to explore faith, deepen prayer and make space for reflection

28/09/2026

What treasures are hidden inside the collections of the Jesuits in Britain?

On Wednesday 7 October, Heythrop Library and the British Jesuit Archives are opening their doors, offering a rare opportunity to explore remarkable material from their collections.

Relics, rare books and historical documents will be on display alongside more modern material, with archivists and librarians on hand to reveal the stories behind them and bring centuries of Jesuit history to life.

You can also step inside the Library and Archives reading rooms and discover how these collections are used for research today.

Wednesday 7 October, 10.30am–4.30pm
114 Mount Street, London W1K 3AH

Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.

Find out more:

Heythrop Library and the British Jesuit Archives are opening their doors for a special joint open day, offering visitors an opportunity to discover treasures from the collections of the Jesuits in Britain.

25/09/2026

The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has called for greater protection for refugee and asylum-seeking children in the inaugural Jesuit Refugee Service UK Annual Lecture.

Speaking in central London, Dame Rachel urged policymakers and the wider public to look beyond increasingly polarised rhetoric around migration and recognise the children at the heart of the debate.

She spoke about children who have experienced violence, exploitation and trafficking on their journeys to the UK, and raised particular concerns about young people whose ages are disputed by the authorities.

Dame Rachel also shared the story of her own mother, who was a refugee child in 1945, and reflected on what the treatment of refugee children says about the kind of society we want to be.

Read the full story:

Children’s Commissioner delivers powerful inaugural lecture on the dignity of refugee children

23/09/2026

Ahead of the JRS UK World Day of Migrants and Refugees Lecture today, Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza is expected to raise serious concerns about the Home Office's age-assessment process for children seeking asylum.

According to analysis she is expected to present, 30% of Home Office age-assessment decisions were later overturned. Behind these figures are children who risk being wrongly treated as adults and denied the protections they are entitled to.

At JRS UK, we see the impact of these decisions on young people seeking safety. Every child deserves protection, dignity and a fair assessment of their needs.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/childrens-commissioner-rachel-de-souza-37690428

23/09/2026

Two representatives of Jesuits in Britain have met Pope Leo XIV in Rome as part of a delegation presenting the Catholic Generosity Report, a major study of giving, philanthropy and charitable activity across the Catholic community.

Fr Keith McMillan SJ, Head of Finance at Jesuits in Britain, and John Green, Fundraising Manager for the British Province and Chair of Catholics in Fundraising, joined fellow Catholic fundraising professionals for the presentation following the Pope’s General Audience in St Peter’s Square.

John presented the report directly to Pope Leo, with Fr Keith alongside him as part of the delegation.

The report highlights the importance of collaboration across Catholic charities, dioceses, schools, religious orders and philanthropists, and explores how the Church’s resources can be used to support its mission and serve communities into the future.

Read the full story:

Landmark report highlights generosity and collaboration across the Catholic Church

22/09/2026

We are looking for an Investment & Responsible Investment Officer to help steward our investments and develop our approach to responsible investment.

What if your investment decisions could help change the way companies behave?

From climate change and workers’ rights to artificial intelligence and the transition to a more sustainable economy, investment can be about more than financial returns.

This is not a conventional investment role. It sits at the intersection of investment management, ethics, stewardship, governance and social impact.

For an experienced investment professional who has ever wondered whether finance can be about more than quarterly performance numbers, this could be a fascinating opportunity.

Applications close 9 October 2026.

Find out more and apply:
https://www.jesuit.org.uk/vacancies/investment-responsible-investment-officer

Help steward our investments and strengthen our commitment to responsible investment

22/09/2026

Jesuit Refugee Service UK has joined fellow Catholic charities at 10 Downing Street to deliver a petition calling on the government to defend the right to asylum and uphold the dignity of people seeking refuge in the UK.

The petition, organised by JRS UK, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) and the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP), has received support from parishes and individuals across the country.

Ahead of the Church’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees on 27 September, the Welcome the Stranger: Defend Asylum campaign is calling for an asylum system rooted in dignity, protection and welcome.

Read the full story and find out more about the campaign:

Catholic communities call for dignity and protection ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees

21/09/2026

A joyful moment for the Society of Jesus.

This short film captures the moment Joseph Beakhouse, Jean-Christophe Carré, Vilém Plaček and Martin Šimunský professed their First Vows in Birmingham, committing their lives to God and to the service of others.

It is wonderful to see four young men taking this step and beginning their lives as Jesuits.

Watch the film and read the full story: https://www.jesuit.org.uk/news/four-jesuit-novices-make-first-vows-in-birmingham