Society of Jesus - 2006 Jesuit Jubilee
Background: 
Celebrating the Spirit of the following Founders of the Society of Jesus:
Saint Ignatius Loyola - died July 31, 1556 in Rome
Saint Francisco de Jassu y Javier - born April 7, 1506 in Javier at Navarre
Blessed Pierre Favre - born April 13, 1506 in Villaret at Savoie
The Jubilee Year officially began December 3, 2005 and ended December 3, 2006.
When Father General Peter-Hans Kolvenbach announced the jubilee, he said: "The anniversary invites us to examine and intensify our fidelity to the call of the Lord that they were the first to discern and that they followed in such a creative fashion that it continues to challenge us, their companions of the third millennium. We remember especially some aspects of the original spirituality that moved these three companions of Jesus and that continue to challenge the apostolic body of the Society today."
Full text of Father General's letter in English
Slogan
A Vision - A Mission - A Prayer
Loyola - Xavier - Favre
2006 Jesuit Jubilee Calendar Around the World
Sections: Curia-sponsored events - Liturgical Celebrations - Vatican Media Event - Retreats - Exhibitions - Publications - Audio Visuals - Stage Productions - Pilgrimages - Seminars, Symposia, Conferences - Stamps - Miscellaneous - Food/Craft Fair - Sports Competitions - Picnics - Jubilee Year Chapel - Motor Treasure Hunt
In other pages: Message of Fr. John McGarry, California Provincial Superior - Activities Planned in California Province - Activities Planned in the United States - Prayer for the 2006 Jesuit Jubilee - Jubilee Celebration Updates
Curia-Sponsored Events
Nov. 26 to Dec. 3, 2005 - Congregation of all Major Superiors of the Society of Jesus around the world "to consider the state, the problems and the initiatives of the universal Society, as well as international and supra-provincial cooperation." About 130 Jesuits will participate: Fr Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, the Superior General, and the General Counsellors and the Major Superiors (Provincials, Regional Superiors and Presidents of Conferences)
Other Curia-sponsored events for the anniversary year include the following:
- Dec. 3, 2005 - On the Feastday of St. Francis Xavier, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus and all Jesuit provincial superiors from around the world will gather in Javier, Navarre, Spain.
- April 22, 2006: Rome, Italy - Mass honoring Mary, Mother of the Society
- August 21-26, 2006: Loyola, Spain - an international conference on the history and practice of the Spiritual Exercises
- October 15-21, 2006: Rome, Italy - an international conference on the Constitutions and the Jesuit way of governing
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Liturgical celebrations
- Inviting churches, schools, religious congregations and lay groups which bear the names of Ignatius, Xavier or Faber to join the Jesuits for the liturgical celebrations. (Malaysia-Singapore)
- December 4, 2005 - Mass at the Church of the Jesuits in Paris, Saint-Ignace. (France)
- December 4, 2005 - Mass at St Paul's Hills, Melaka, presided by Bishop Paul Tan, SJ, at 8.30am (Singapore)
- December 18, 2005 - Mass at the Church of Our Lady of the Angels presided by Msgr. Ricard in Bordeaux. (France)
- Renewed Novena of Grace in March 2006 (Ireland)
- March 3, 2006. Concelebrated Mass at the Jesuits' Church in Valleta (Malta)
- March 4 -12, 2006. Novena of Grace at Jesuit centres throughout the British Province in honour of St Francis Xavier.
- March 12, 2006. Eucharistic Celebration presided by Msgr. Herve Giraud, Auxiliary Bishop of Lyons, in celebration of the anniversary of the canonization of St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. (France)
- April 7, 2006. Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Birmingham celebrated Mass at Blessed Edward Oldcorne School in Worcester (Great Britain)
- April 22, 2006. In London, Mass will be celebrated at 2pm at Farm Street Church, to mark the anniversaries of St Ignatius Loyola, St Francis Xavier and Blessed Pierre Favre. This is an international celebration held on Saturday 22 April, the Feast of Our Lady, Queen of the Society.. (Britain)
- April 22, 2006. Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass in Rome in honor of St. Ignatius, St. Francis and Bl. Pierre
- July 25, 2006. Multicultural Day - Loyola College, Mt Druitt. Mass celebrating the multiculturalism of the school and of the first companions. Special emphasis on Ignatius and Favre as their feasts fall on July 31 and August 2 respectively. (Australia)
- July 31, 2006. Evening Mass will be celebrated for St Ignatius Day at Farm Street Church in London and St Wilfrid's Church in Preston. (Britain)
- July 29, 2006. Inaugural ceremony at St. Xavier's College in Dhobitalao (India)
- July 30, 2006. North Sydney Parish Mass - St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney (Australia)
- September 22, September 29 and October 6th, 2006. Parish Mission will be held in three churches simultaneously (Pickering, Toronto, Mississauga) on three consecutive Friday evenings. People will hear the 3 different priests speaking on the Jubilee Year. (Canada)
- December 3, 2006. Eucharistic Celebration at noon and all South Asian priests in the GTA will be invited to concelebrate to culminate the Jubilee Year. (Toronto, Canada)
- December 3, 2006. Eucharistic Celebration and festivities at Montmartre to close the Jubilee Year. (France)
- December 4, 2006. Foundation Year Mass - Loyola College, Mt Druitt. Production of Commemorative Bookmark of Jubilee Year distributed at Foundation Year Mass and Reunion. Contact Brendan Kelly SJ loyola@parra.catholic.edu.au (Australia)
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Vatican Media Event
- December 3, 2005. Opening event Concert and a Musical-Oratorio on the life of Saint Francis Xavier will be held in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican with world famous actors and singers. Contact: Fr. Giuseppe Bellucci, S.J. (Italy)
Retreats
- Aug 7-13, 2006. Praying with St Ignatius by the Cardoner - This program will take place at the site of Ignatius' early spiritual experiences at Manresa in Spain. It includes a 5-day silent retreat and a 3-day workshop on "Ignatius and Apostolic Outreach", exploring the connection between the Spiritual Exercises and social justice. (Australia)
- Three Jesuit-oriented retreats, each centered around one of the three first companions. (Vietnam)
- Three days of study and reflection for Jesuits (November) on Blessed Faber, maestro of the spiritual conversation and qualified guide of the Spiritual Exercises. (Italy)
- "Xavier weekend" based on the video production by Kuangchi Program (Taiwan) on Xavier's life. (Malaysia-Singapore)
Exhibitions
- Two Art Exhibitions in Milan. One will exibit important artistic works done in the past centuries which have some connection with the Society of Jesus or works commissioned by the Society. The second one will be original works of modern artists in different media related to the story of the Society of Jesus. Sponsors needed. Contact: Fr. Giuseppe Bellucci, S.J. (Italy)
- Iconography (Perú)
- Icons (Poland)
- Documents and photographs: "Xavier: his life, his time". (Portugal: sponsored by the government)
- Various elements. (Dumka)
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Publications
- Regional History of the Society (Malaysia-Singapore)
- Various books: 5 about Xavier, 4 about Ignatius, 1 about Faber. (Ediciones Mensajero; Loyola)
- Various translations and new editions. (Italy)
- Perrenial Calendar: For each day of the year this "calendar" presents a photo and a quotation that suggest a spiritual experience inspired by Ignatius Spiritual Exercises "scenario." To be printed in September 2006 (Canada - English and French)
- "Paris at the time of Ignatius" by Philippe Lécrivain, S.J. Reliving the Paris of yesteryear when the first three companions met and the friendship that formed which paved the way to the formation of the Society of Jesus. (France)
- "Pierre Favre" by Domenica Bertrand, S.J. A book which reveals more about the least known of the three companions: Pierre Favre, Savoyard. (France)
- "Friends in the Lord" by Inygo (Network international Ignatien Youth). A very original project geared to the young people which revives the adventures of the first three companions. (France)
- "Spiritual Exercises" by Adrien Demoustier, S.J. The editions Facuités Jesuits of Paris will publish in only one volume the three books of the comments of the Exercises by Adrien Demoustier (France)
- Christus issue of January 2006, "On The Friendship." The review Jesuit of spirituality will approach the topic of the friendship. (France)
- "St. Ignatius Loyola: Retrospectives - Perspective - Reflective" a book by Fr. Hedwig Lewis, S.J. The book is meant to serve as a source of reflection in the forthcoming Jubilee Year. It illustrates how the Ignatian spirit has been influencing the "character" of the Society of Jesus all through history. (India)
- Jubilee Calendar (Philippines)
- "Friends on Mission: an Anthology of Jesuit Corporate Missionary Themes" - book to be published in 2005 (Indonesia)
- At the request of their Provincials, a group of Spanish Jesuits has produced a leaflet of 32 pages as a help for the preparation of the forthcoming Jubilee 2006: "Ignacio, Fabro, Javier: Acoger el don, Impulsar la Misión". Published by the Province of Spain: proespa@jesuitas.es
- Posters for the Triple Jubilee: Saint Xavier's College offers now three posters: "Magis", "The Enlightened" and "Contemplation to Attain Love". A photography of the three posters is reproduced in JIVAN, October 2005. Orders from: Gurjarvani, Saint Xavier's College Campus. Ahmedabad 380009, India.
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Audio visuals
- "On the Footsteps of Xavier": a new version of the Kuangchi Production. In DVD by December 2005 (French Canada)
- "AMDG-The World is Not Enough": a multi-lingual documentary film by Loyola Productions that will focus on Ignatius, Xavier and Favre, underlining the innovative spirit of the first Jesuits and their legacy.California in cooperation with the Curia, Spain and Italy). In DVD by fall.
- January 10-February 10, 2006. Concerts by the School of Music of San Ignacio de Moxos, Bolivia in different French cities. (France)
- March 4, 2006. Concert of Sacred Music at St. John's Co-Cathedral (Malta)
- April 7, 2006. St. Francis Xavier's birthday. Jubilee Concert and All Night Prayer Vigil - Chapel of Martyrs, Loyola College, Mt Druitt. (Australia)
- A film on Xavier. Fairfield University. (New England)
- Sound and Light Production (Madurai)
- Audio-cassettes, CD (Madurai, Dumka)
- Websites (Italy, France, New England)
- Images for the 2006 Jubilee from www.sjweb.info
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Stage productions
- December 3-31, 2005 in Paris, January-February 2006 around France and July-August 2006 at Pilgrimage in Lourdes. Stage play "A quoi sert de gagner le monde?" is about the life of St. Francis Xavier. (France)
- Stage play "La lettre et la toile" is written by a Jesuit in formation, about the first three companions. Each part is 30 minutes, played by 3 student Jesuits. The play will be followed by 45 minutes of discussion around the topics in the play. (France)
- Plays on Ignatius and Xavier (Madurai)
- Stage Play (Peru)
- Oratorio (Italy)
- Street plays (Dumka)
- Stage production (Wisconsin)
** "Memoria Lirica" (mystery play) by Fr Gualberto Giachi SJ is written in three acts and twelve scenes. The first act evokes the figure of Ignatius; the second is centered around Xavier; and the third is dedicated to the relationship among the three. Fr Giachi offers the original to anyone interested in staging it or translating it into other languages. Via degli Astalli 16, 00186, Rome. Fax: +39-06-697-00319 (Italy)
** "Companions" by Fr. Ernest Ferlita, S.J. is a two-act play featuring Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier, and Pierre Favre and the other men involved in founding the Society of Jesus. Its production would be particularly appropriate during the Jesuit Jubilee Year 2006. Read more details and download the script online. (New Orleans Province)
- A play on Xavier to be staged by the Scholastics (Juniors) in various parts of the Province (Pune)
- A musical (A Man for Our Times) composed by a professional collaborator (Pune)
- A 1932 play on Xavier has been reissued. Written by José M. Pem´n, the play effectively defended the Society when it was attacked on many fronts; it was also reportedly a source of vocations for the Society. In a letter of November 20, 1933 to the author, Father General Ledochowski expressed his gratitude to the author "on behalf of Saint Ignatius, Saint Francis Xavier and the whole Society" and refered to the "outstanding success" of the play.
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Pilgrimages
- March 5-11, 2006. "Javierada" is a traditional pilgrimage from all villages, towns and cities of Navarre to the Castle of Xavier, Spain.
- Walking tours will be organized in Paris throughout Jubilee Year following the footsteps of the First Three Companions, in places where they studied, lived and worshiped. (France)
- April 2006. Staff and pupils and their families from Jesuit schools in Britain will be attending the papal celebrations for the Anniversary Year on 22 April, by making a pilgrimage to Rome (Britain)
- April 18 to 27, 2006. "Pilgrims of God" travel to the Holy Land with Jesuits from Aix-en-Provence, Fr. Moïse Sheep, S.J. and Fr. Paul Legarvre, S.J., leading the group to places where St. Ignatius visited walking in the footsteps of Jesus. (France)
- May 9 to 11, 2006. The Jesuit community from Pau accompanied by staff and personnel will undertake a pilgrimage from Pau, France to Loyola, Spain to celebrate the Jubilee. (France)
May 17-19, 2006. Pilgrimage to land of the Wurundjeri - A spiritual workshop at Healesville Sanctuary. Xavier, Favre and Ignatius saw themselves as pilgrims as they walked the lands of Europe and discovered their identity in God. (Australia)
- June 22-25, 2006. Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lake Mungo - A national event for young adults - celebrating origins and exploring Aboriginal spirituality. (Australia)
- July 27 to August 4, 2006. Great Gathering-Pilgrimage at Lourdes with the celebration of St. Ignatius Loyola Monday, July 31, as well as Blessed Pierre Favre Wednesday, August 2. The network Slopes-Païs has several activities planned including: ways for each pilgrim to find out more about Ignatian Spirituality and setting up a bookshop to present the best works to discover Ignace de Loyola and his companions of yesterday and today. (France)
- To local places related to Xavier (Malaysia-Singapore)
- To significant Jesuit places related to Ignatius-Xavier-Faber (in Sancian Island), Loyola Sanctuary, Xavier Castle, Mont-Martre (Ireland and Spain Provinces)
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Seminars, Symposia, Conferences
- On the Spiritual Exercises: at Loyola (Curia of Father General)
- On the Constitutions: in Rome (Curia of Father General)
- Lenten conferences at the Gesú Church in Montreal (Canada)
- A Round Table of Jesuit artists and art specialists (Canada)
- Jesuit related topics (Malaysia-Singapore)
- Jesuit topics (Wisconsin)
- November 11, 2005. Conference and Workshop with Fr. Michel Rondet on "Bl. Pierre Favre, the Companion of Ignatius and a Master of Spiritual Conversions" in Grenoble. (France)
- December 15 & 17, 2005. Presentation of the life of St. Francis Xavier and readings of some his letters at the Church of St. Paul in Bordeaux. Free admissions. (France)
- Seminars, Symposia and Conferences in Rome, Milan, Palermo and Pechina by Jesuits and Lay Partners on a wide range of topics. Schedule of events for the Jubilee year are listed in this powerpoint presentation. Contact: Fr. Giuseppe Bellucci, S.J. (Italy)
- March 18, 2006. "The structure of a Christian Spirituality" whole-day conference in Toulouse with Jesuit faculty (France)
- March 22, 2006 - Opening Lecture in the Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Three Presences: The Dreamer, The Traveller, and The Friend - Celebrating Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier and Pierre Favre in our times. Delivered by Peter Steele SJ (Australia)
- April 26, 2006. Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Brendan Byrne SJ on Costly Freedom: An Ignatian Reading of the Gospel of Mark. (Australia)
- May 17, 2006. Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Richard Leonard SJ on Mission to a Media Saturated World: Xavier's Legacy in the 21st Century. (Australia)
- June 13, 2006. Conference re Jesuit Studies on Contemporary Culture - 150 years in review, UNESCO, Paris (France)
- July 28-30, 2006. Jesuit Jubilee Conference - Evangelisation and Culture in a Jesuit Light, St Patrick's Campus of ACU, Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. Jointly sponsored by JTC and ACU. Keynote speakers are Dan Madigan SJ, Director of the Pontifical Institute for the Study of Religions and Cultures at the Gregorian University in Rome; Frank Brennan SJ, Institute of Legal Studies, Australian Catholic University; Romaldo Giurgola AO, architect, designer of the new Parliament House in Canberra and the new St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta; Rosemary Crumlin RSM, OAM, lecturer in the School of Arts and Sciences, Australian Catholic University; Andrew Bullen SJ, Rector of St Ignatius College, Riverview (Australi)
- August 21-26, 2006. An International Conference on the History and Practice of the Spiritual Exercises in Loyola, Spain. Contact: Fr. Thomas M McCoog, SJ
- August 23, 2006. Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Antony F. Campbell SJ on Revelation's Revolution: A Radical Change in Understanding Scripture. Held at the Oratory, Newman College, Melbourne. (Australia)
September 20, 2006. Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Andrew Hamilton SJ on The Rhetoric That Speaks of Salvation: Truth Telling in Australia. Held at the Oratory, Newman College, Melbourne. (Australia)
- October 9-13, 2006. Spiritual Accompaniment in the Ignatian Tradition - A five-day Jubilee workshop organised by the Australian Province Centres of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS). (Australia)
- October 13-14, 2006. Conference on the Jubilee Topic "Friendship with the Lord" with the Jesuit faculty of Paris Center Sevres. (France)
- October 15-21, 2006. An International Conference on the Constitutions and the Jesuit way of Governing in Rome, Italy. Contact: Fr. Thomas M McCoog, SJ
- October 18, 2006. Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Maryanne Confoy RSC on Changing Shapes of Faithfulness in the 21st Century. Held at the Oratory, Newman College, Melbourne. (Australia)
- November 15, 2006Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Robin Koning SJ and John Martis SJ on Postmodern Belief: Faith in Footsteps or Footsteps in Faith? Held at the Oratory, Newman College, Melbourne (Australia)
- December 2, 2006. "The Jesuits - the future: missions and interreligious dialogue," a one-day conference at Heythrop College, University of London. (Britain)
- December 2-3, 2006. Center Studies Teaching (STOCK) and UNIREF (Jesuits establishments) on "Trajectories crossed to remember the future" in Lyons. (France)
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Stamps
- March 16, 2006. Three stamps issued by the Vatican - St. Igantius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier and Bl. Peter Favre.
- April 5, 2006. Two blue stamps issued by Portugal on St. Francis Xavier and third stamp as part of souvenir sheet.
- The most extensive and updated online Jesuit stamp collection from around the world including the stamps issued in celebration of the 2006 Jesuit Jubilee is available in the website of Fr. Peter Fennessy, S.J.
Miscellaneous
- April 11, 2006. Combined Birthday Celebration for Xavier (April 7) and Favre (April 13) - Loyola College, Mt Druitt. Special Jubilee birthday cake to mark the occasion. (Australia)
- June 23, 2006. Production of Favre Commemorative Rosary Beads, recognising Favre's great commitment to the devotional life. Also Jesuit Vocations week. (Australia)
- Logo for the Jubilee (Poland, Italy, Wisconsin)
- Quizzes for school use (Dumka)
- Didactical materials (Loyola)
- Competitions for classroom use (Ireland)
- Commemorative medals (Curia of Father General)
Food/Craft Fair
- May 14, 2006. Indian foods along with numerous crafts at Brebeuf College High School. (Toronto, Canada)
Sports Competitions
- July 1-9, 2006. Jesuit Colleges/Universities (JECSE) will be competing in events which will be held in Rome, Milan, Turin, Palermo and Padova in following sports: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Soccer, Aquathlon (swimming) and Pallavolo. (European Provinces)
- August 28, 2006. Sports Fiesta at St. Mary's S.S.C. in Mazagaon (India)
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Picnics
- December 18, 2005. Evening potluck picnic at the Beaulieu Center in Bordeaux where each one brings a meal good for two. (France)
- July 15, 2006. Various games and activities for people of all ages. (Toronto, Canada)
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Motor Treasure Hunt
- December 3, 2005 - KL-Melaka with the Theme: In The Footsteps of St Francis Xavier. Registration Fee: RM200 per person (includes 1 night stay, dinner & breakfast at The City Bayview Hotel, Melaka.) For those who wish to join the dinner celebration only, the cost: RM500 per table of 10. c/o St. Ignatius Parish (Singapore)
Jubilee Year Chapels
- The Foundation Stone of Jubilee Year Chapel was laid by Archbishop Wilson last Aug. 7, 2005 at Athelstone. The Chapel is dedicated to The Holy Name and replaces an earlier chapel built by Fr Philip Hosking at St. Ignatius' Athelstone. The chapel will feature large mosaics of St. Ignatius and St. Francis Xavier to commemorate their jubilee year. The bell tower will contain three large bells cast in France, and named Ignatius, Xavier and Mary McKillop. (Australia)
- Father General has made a contribution towards the renovation of the La Storta chapel, a place held in great esteem by the Jesuits and subject of a number of paintings. The chapel is entrusted to the care of the pastor in a nearby church but it is often visited by Jesuits coming to Rome. The renovation included new lights, heating and an exterior wall waterproofing.
United States Jubilee Schedule - California Province Jubilee Schedule
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Sources: Fr. Wayne Negrete, S.J. (California), Fr. Daryl Miranda, S.J. (Canada), Fr. Giuseppe Bellucci, S.J. (Italy), www.sjweb.info (Curia), www.ignatius-xavier.org (Italy Jubilee Site), www.amisdansleseigneur.com (France Jubilee Site), www.jesuit.org.uk (Great Britain Jesuits), Fr. Peter Fennessy, S.J. (Michigan)