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Superior General of the Jesuits to Visit North-West Africa Province
Fr Arturo Sosa, SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, will visit the North-West Africa Province (ANW) from 10 to 20 October 2026, in a significant moment of encounter, listening and communion with
A new lens: what learning by refraction taught me
For years, I have encountered several terms associated with Jesuit education, such as reflection, discernment, action, cura personalis, magis, learning by refraction, evaluation, and a lot more.
Honoring a Founder: St Patrick Parish Blesses Bust of Fr Patrick Ryan, SJ
St Patrick Catholic Church, Dome-Kwabenya, marked a significant milestone in its history last Sunday with the blessing of a bust commemorating its founder, Fr Patrick Ryan, SJ. The ceremony formed
Jesuit Entity, Partners Launch Project to Take Over 9,000 Nigerian Students Back to School
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), working in partnership with other charity and development agencies, has launched a project aimed at restoring access to
Embracing the “Soft Life in Christ”: CKC Ilasamaja Youth Week 2026
For many young people today, the phrase “soft life” evokes images of comfort, financial security, freedom from stress, and the enjoyment of life’s good things. But for the young people of the Catholic Youth
When Nollywood Meets the Sacred: Exploring Religion, Wealth, Gender, and the Supernatural in Nigerian Cinema
What happens when the stories people watch on their screens begin to shape how they understand faith, prosperity, relationships and the unseen world? This question lies at the heart of Nollywood and
ANW Province Celebrates the Feast of St. Ignatius and Honors Three Jesuits on Their Silver Jubilee of Priesthood
The Jesuits of the North-West Africa Province gathered in joyful thanksgiving on the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, as they celebrated their common vocation and
Newly Ordained Jesuits Celebrate First Mass of Thanksgiving in Port Harcourt
Joy and gratitude filled the Our Lady of the Way Chapel, Jesuit Memorial College, Port Harcourt, as the faithful gathered to celebrate the First Mass of Thanksgiving of the newly ordained
A Day of Grace: Two Jesuits Ordained Priests in Port Harcourt
The Africa North West Province of the Society of Jesus celebrated a profound moment of thanksgiving and hope on Saturday, 25 July 2026, as Rev. Fr. Chidiebere Vitalis Mberu, SJ, and Rev. Fr. Emeka Martins Duru, SJ, were
Gonzaga Jesuit College Wins 25 International Awards at 2026 STEM Olympiad Grand Finale in Rome
Gonzaga Jesuit College (GJC), Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria, has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence by winning 25 international awards at the 2026
Arrupe Jesuit College Records Outstanding Success in Its First-Ever BECE Results
Arrupe Jesuit College, Abbi, has recorded an impressive milestone in its young history, achieving outstanding results in its first-ever Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJ Wins First Place at Catholic Media Association Book Awards
The Africa North West Province rejoices with Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJ, whose recent edited volume, African Synodal Theology: A Tall Tree Is as Strong as Its Roots, has received First
Five Novices Profess First Vows in the Society of Jesus
For the Africa North West (ANW) Province, the annual celebration of the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola is also a reminder of new beginnings. It is traditionally the day when young men enter the Jesuit Novitiate to
Loyola Jesuit College Celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation and Graduation of the Class of 2026
Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, witnessed two memorable celebrations of faith and achievement as ninety students received the Sacrament of Confirmation and, a week later, the Class of 2026 marked the
Three Jesuit Novices Profess First Simple Vows in Ghana
The North West Africa Province (ANW) of the Society of Jesus celebrated with gratitude to God as three Jesuit novices professed their First Simple Vows during a solemn Eucharistic celebration on 16 July