British Jesuit Archives

17/06/2026

As sports days are taking place across the UK over the coming weeks, a reminder that Jesuits have also enjoyed a good tug of war, as shown in this image taken at Heythrop College in the 1960s.

Any guesses as to which side won?

16/06/2026

Fr Robert SJ landed in England 1580, and travelled to London - the start of the

15/06/2026

Cardinal Bourne started the formal Apostolic Process 1923 for the Beatification of the the English Martyrs, culminating nearly 50 years later in the Beatification of the 40 English Martyrs in 1970

12/06/2026

Tomorrow sees the ordination of Chris Brolly to the priesthood.

As we prepare for this joyful occasion, we share these images from an ordination 60 years ago in 1966 — a reminder of the faithful witness and vocation that continue through each generation.

Please keep Chris in your prayers as he takes this next step in ministry.

11/06/2026

We're getting excited for the World Cup!

But have you heard the story of the 1966 World Cup North Korean team and the English Jesuits? Its a good one!



https://www.jesuitarchives.co.uk/post/1966-world-football-cup

10/06/2026

A beautiful C18 print in two colours with a Jesuit motif at the centre. Also featuring a stamp for a former owner with the initials 'FB' - we'd love to hear if you know who this was!

09/06/2026

🧵Creativity in action: 📷 a Jesuit sewing in the 1960s.

If you love making things, The Jesuit Institute - UK are hosting an online retreat day on 4 July. A day of reflection, inspiration, and hands-on creativity awaits!

🔗 Find out more & register here: https://www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/let-there-be-an-online-retreat-day-2

08/06/2026

Poet and Gerard Manley d. 1889

The Silver Jubilee Album, a handwritten book made in 1876, contains 3 of his poems in Welsh, Latin and English. Read more about it here:

https://www.jesuitarchives.co.uk/post/the-silver-jubilee-album-st-beuno-s-and-gerard-manley-hopkins-sj

A new accession contains 3 poems by Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ in 3 different languages, and beautiful illustrations.

05/06/2026

The C17th equivalent of 'the dog ate my homework'?

A printer explains in 1623 that he couldn't translate Latin to English as he did not have enough paper. And that he's broke.

04/06/2026

For the Feast of Corpus Christi, we’re sharing this rather lovely photograph from our collection showing Benediction on the bowling green at Mount St Mary’s—a glimpse of devotion in an unexpected setting.

Have you ever attended an outdoor Benediction like this? Share your memories below.