Fr. J. Felix Raj, SJ

Unafraid to challenge tradition, Pope Francis spoke truth to power, placing the poor, the displaced, and the Earth at the heart of a papacy that stood as a moral compass in turbulent times

Jesus teaches me that every fall is an opportunity to rise again, and every rise is a chance to take a step forward into a brighter, newer life.

Dr. Somak Sen

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Fr. Felix Raj and a delegation of esteemed Fathers from St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, traveled 70 kilometers to Pandua, a vibrant census town in West Bengal, to participate in a joyous celebration. The occasion was the inauguration of a newly constructed stage and a thanksgiving service, which drew a gathering of approximately 1,000 people on a sunny Sunday.

Father Felix Raj, accompanied by three of his staff, visited the Father Ante Gabric Memorial School in Kumrakhali, Sundarbans, on 8th March, to participate in a memorial service of his late mother, Mrs. Kitheriammal. The school, run by Mr. Alindra Naskar and his family under the aegis of New Life Centre, hosted the event.

St. Xavier's University, Kolkata (SXUK) will introduce a Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme from the 2025-26 academic session, Rev. Dr. John Felix Raj, the university's vice-chancellor, said at the 6th convocation held at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre on February 15, Saturday.

With profound sadness, I announce the passing away of my beloved mother, Mrs. Kitheriammal (96), on January 27th at 9:15 pm. We laid her to eternal rest on January 28th at 4:00 pm, following a solemn funeral service in our ancestral village, Sengudi (100 Kilometre from Madurai), where she was reunited with my father, who preceded her in 1997.

Fr. Felix Raj, accompanied by Dr. Indra Kanta Maitra, COE of SXUK, visited Lincoln University College (LUC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 21-22, 2025.

The All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE) hosted its triennial conference from December 27-29, 2024, at XIM University in Bhubaneswar. The event drew approximately 180 delegates from across the nation.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrated Christmas with the Jesuit Fathers on December 19th evening at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. She inaugurated the crib and paid a floral tribute to the Child Jesus. During the Christmas function, she honored Fr. Aloysius Carvalho for 75 years of service as a Jesuit and Fr. Felix Raj for his golden jubilee as a Jesuit.

The Calcutta Jesuit Province Alumni Associations met on Sunday, December 8, at Saint Xavier's College, Burdwan, courtesy of the gracious host team. Approximately 50 alumni and alumnae, accompanied by association presidents and secretaries, attended.

The Golden Jubilee of Fr. John Felix Raj's remarkable journey in the Society of Jesus was celebrated with grandeur on November 15th at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata. The momentous occasion was marked by a solemn Eucharistic celebration, presided over by Provincial Fr. James Arjen Tete.