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The season of Advent begins the Church's year. So Happy New Year to you all! Thinking back over the last year, we are grateful for the dedicated work of Clarisa here at Hurtado; our prayers for her...

The Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits, July 31st 2018 The annual feast of St Ignatius on July 31st comes at a slightly awkward time of the year. Schools are out. Some people have...

Next: 'Being Part of Creation' with Mike Smith SJ 22nd September 2018, 10.00 - 12.30

The publication of this book by the FBI director who was dismissed in May 2017 by President Donald Trump had me intrigued. I thought that a train journey back from Glasgow to London and a half-price offer...

'Take back control!' was the slogan of Brexiteers.  Did they or their opponents know what they were talking about?  Read below Pat Riordan's presentation at the Hurtado Centre for your on-going education...

Lent begins with the words of the prophet Joel (chapter 2), ‘… Come back to me with all your heart …. Let your hearts be broken, not your garments torn, turn to the Lord your God again, for God...

The Jesuits of Santiago were delighted to welcome Pope Francis to the Shrine of St Alberto Hurtado during the papal visit to Chile and Peru last week. Alberto Hurtado was a Jesuit saint of the twentieth...

Walking through the colourful streets of London, amidst the hustle and bustle of this great city, I am amazed by the glittering lights, well-lit Christmas trees, crowded trains, buses and malls, and all...

In 2017, we were all presented by dramatic new political developments; the Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump as the most powerful world leader and the effects of such events.  In the light of...