We celebrate the 400th anniversary of the canonisation of St Francis Xavier

March 7, 2022

‍"St Francis Xavier Church is one of the oldest and best-known in Liverpool. It's on Salisbury Street in Everton and every year they hold a Novena of Grace, but this year's will be a bit special as they celebrate the 400th anniversary of St Francis' canonisation next Saturday, that's on 12th March..."

Brother Ken Vance and Father Jim Conway of the British province of Jesuits gave an interview to BBC Radio Merseyside about the significance of the occasion. You can listen to the interview here.

Here are some photos from the day...

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St Francis Xavier Church in Liverpool will celebrate 175th anniversary with year of events

December 6, 2022

The Jesuits have had a presence in Liverpool since the 16th century and the church opened in 1848.

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Professor Gerard Kilroy gives a fresh take on Evelyn Waugh's book on St Edmund Campion.

Refugee Christmas party at St Aloysius!

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Refugees and volunteers celebrated together at the church following a 3-course meal

Statement following the Queen's death

September 8, 2022

The Jesuits in Britain join with the country in sadness at the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II.