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Kircher Network’s HEST Cluster on Ecology to Gather in Belgium to Deepen Collaboration
The Kircher Network HEST Cluster on Ecology and Environmental Challenges will hold its next key meeting from January 15–16, 2026, at the Notre Dame du Champ-d'Oiseau facilities in Belgium (arrival on January 14 and departure on January 17).
Canisius Formation 2025: Strengthening Jesuit Higher Education Identity and Mission
The second edition gathers 17 participants from 10 Kircher institutions across eight countries. From October 21–23, 2025, the Kircher Network hosted the second edition of Canisius Formation: Identity and Mission in Jesuit Higher Education at the historic Sanctuary of Loyola in Azpeitia...
Kircher Network’s International Relations Officers Meet in Munich to Deepen Mission-Driven Collaboration and Launch New Joint Initiatives
The Kircher Network's Group of International Relations Officers convened this October for its biennial meeting at the Munich School of Philosophy (Hochschule für Philosophie München), coinciding with the General Assembly of Presidents and Deans of the Kircher Network's member institutions. Delegates from fourteen member universities and centres attended the meeting, contributing to a lively and productive exchange of ideas.
Kircher Network General Assembly in Munich Joins the Celebration of the Jubilee of the Munich School of Philosophy
The Kircher Network General Assembly of Presidents and Deans took place in Munich on October 10–11, 2025, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Munich School of Philosophy — a milestone celebrated with the participation of Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus. The gathering brought together leaders from Jesuit universities across Europe and the Near East to reflect on the network's shared mission and outline its next steps for collaboration and growth.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Kircher Network is preparing for a packed October 2025 with three key events that will bring together leaders, international officers, faculty, and staff from its member institutions. Below are the details of each, with times, locations, and purposes. Meeting of the Group of International...
New Member of the Kircher Network Council: Fr. Antonio Allende Felgueroso, SJ.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Antonio Allende Felgueroso, SJ, as a new member of the Kircher Network Council, succeeding Fr. Gonzalo Villagrán, SJ. Fr. Allende is the current President of Comillas Pontifical University. He earned his Ph.D. in English Philology from...
HOPE25 International Congress: 300 researchers and 260 scientific contribution
From June 4–6, 2025, Universidad Loyola hosted the HOPE25 International Congress, titled “The Jesuit University in the 21st Century: A Project of Hope for the World.” The event brought together over 300 researchers from Jesuit universities across 32 countries, who presented more than 260...
International Conference on Secularity: Religion and Postsecular Era: Future Perspectives
The HEST Cluster on Secularization of the Kircher Network held its International Conference on Secularity, Religion, and the Postsecular Era on June 12–13, 2025, at Universidad Loyola Andalucía’s Córdoba Campus.
«Leadership in an Ignatian Way of Proceeding» David McCallum (Canisius Formation Webinar)
This is the second webinar, following the session by Carlos Losada on November 11. Held on November 18, this webinar marked the conclusion of the first edition of the Canisius Formation course. David McCallum SJ delved into the theme of leadership in Jesuit education, emphasizing the...
«From Professorship to Leading in a Higher Education Organization» Carlos Losada (Canisius Formation Webinar)
This webinar was the first of two online sessions designed as a continuation of the pilot program for the Canisius Formation Course, whose in-person component took place on October 28 in Vienna. In this session, titled "From Professorship to Leading in a Higher Education Organization" given by...
Social Dictionary: exploring the essence, history and key concepts of humanities and social sciences
The Ignatianum University has been working since 2019 on a project called Social Dictionary. This project aims to offer a comprehensive, multi-volume exploration of current knowledge in humanities and social sciences, focusing on humanity’s development across varied civilizations, cultures,...
Inaugural Canisius Formation Course Brings Together European Leaders and Faculty to Strengthen Identity and Mission in Higher Education
The inaugural Canisius Formation Course provided a dynamic immersion experience for faculty and staff from Jesuit institutions across Europe, all members of the Kircher Network. Held in Vienna at the Kardinal König Haus, the course aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of Ignatian...
Open Call for the Fifth Issue of Best Practices in Jesuit Higher Education
We remind you that the call for articles for the fifth issue of the Best Practices in Jesuit Higher Education project is open until the 3rd of October. This edition focuses on "Jesuit Higher Education Institutions in Solidarity with Migrants and Refugees." We invite faculty, administrators, and...
Introductory webinar for the Canisius Formation Program
On September 5th, the Canisius Formation program launched with the introductory webinar. Participants from across the Kircher Network gathered to introduce themselves and connect with the broader community. The webinar provided an overview of the course’s program, detailed information on the...
The University of Loyola organized a Study Week on Al-Andalus together with the Kircher Network
Last June, the Kircher Network's HEST cluster on Christian-Muslim Relations, led by the Faculty of Theology at Loyola Andalucía University and in partnership with Universität Innsbruck, Université Saint-Joseph, and Theologische Hochschule Sankt Georgen, organized the Study Week "Bridging...
Kircher Network General Assembly in Bilbao
From the 1st to the 3rd of July the University of Deusto hosted the annual Kircher Network General Assembly. This year’s assembly brought together representatives from our member institutions to discuss our achievements, set strategic priorities, and plan for the future. The main goals for this...
New book on Practical Theology
A new volume has just been published in the Biblioteca Teológica Granadina collection, a series of academic books on theology from the University of Loyola and Editorial Sindéresis. The title of the book is “Practical Theology: Perspectives for Theological Practice in Academia, Ministry, and Society”. It is a collective work edited by Prof. Susana Vilas Boas, who has been a professor of pastoral theology at the University of Loyola.
International Fellowship Programme for Female Leadership
The Sophia Institute Innsbruck Program provides financial support for female doctoral students from the Global South and the opportunity for communal living. In addition, female students also receive professional support through mentoring and spiritual guidance. Through internship assignments...