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Euro-Mediterranean Province of the Society of Jesus

The Euro-Mediterranean Province

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The Euro-Mediterranean Province of the Jesuits consists of Albania, Italy, Malta and Romania. Four different reailites that share a common trait: they are all historical, cultural and religious crossroead between Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Heading the government of the EUM Province is Provincial Superior Fr. Ronny Alessio SJ.

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Our Province in numbers
384 Jesuits
35 communities
100 works in the fields of social justice, culture, youth, education and Spiritual Exercises
EUM Province map
Un ordine religioso sacerdotale

La Compagnia di Gesù

Nel 1540 Ignazio di Loyola fondò la Compagnia di Gesù per aiutare gli altri a cercare e trovare Dio nella propria vita. Dai primi 10 compagni, oggi i gesuiti sono più di 16 mila in 100 paesi. Ogni gesuita è chiamato a vivere i voti di obbedienza, per il bene degli altri, castità, relazioni gratuite, e povertà, puntando all’essenziale.

Il padre Generale Arturo Sosa durante una celebrazione solenne con altri gesuiti

Our founder

Ignatius of Loyola

At the age of 30, Ignatius was a knight at the Royal Court of Spain. In the spring of 1521 an injury during a battle changed his life.
“He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself”

A portrait of Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Become a Jesuit
Every human being experiences being called by the Lord. Find out how to recognize your vocation.

There are many religious orders in the Church. Each has its own specific charism. Find out what makes the Society of Jesus different from others.

No degree is needed, contrary to what many may think.There are no specific requirements, only some attitudes.
If you wish to embark on a vocational journey to join the Society of Jesus, here are some steps to start with.
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