Province Milestones
Province Milestones
Andhra Jesuits
Jesuit Fathers from Madurai Province arrive in Vijayawada to establish a college.
Jesuit Fathers from Madurai Province arrive in Vijayawada to establish a college.
1953
1954
Andhra Loyola College (ALC) is started in Vijayawada.
Andhra Loyola College (ALC) is started in Vijayawada.
Loyola High School is established in Vinukonda.
Loyola High School is established in Vinukonda.
1960
1964
Loyola Public School (English Medium) starts in Nallapadu, Guntur.
Loyola Public School (English Medium) starts in Nallapadu, Guntur.
Jesuits begin Vinukonda Parish in Guntur Diocese. Jeevalayam is established as a spiritual center.
Jesuits begin Vinukonda Parish in Guntur Diocese. Jeevalayam is established as a spiritual center.
1965
1971
Village Reconstruction Organization (VRO) is started in Guntur by Fr. Windey.
Village Reconstruction Organization (VRO) is started in Guntur by Fr. Windey.
Andhra Mission becomes a Region within the Madurai Province with Fr. T. Baliah as the first Regional Superior.
Andhra Mission becomes a Region within the Madurai Province with Fr. T. Baliah as the first Regional Superior.
1972
1973
Jesuits take over St. Patrick’s High School in Secunderabad.
Loyola High School is started in Nagireddipalli, Vinukonda.
Jesuits take over Darsi Parish with six substations and a Telugu Medium High School.
Jesuits take over St. Patrick’s High School in Secunderabad.
Loyola High School is started in Nagireddipalli, Vinukonda.
Jesuits take over Darsi Parish with six substations and a Telugu Medium High School.
Loyola Parish is created in Nallapadu, Guntur.
Jesuits start Shantinagar Parish in Karimnagar District.
St. Xavier High School (Telugu Medium) is started in Suryapet; converted to English Medium in 2004.
Loyola Parish is created in Nallapadu, Guntur.
Jesuits start Shantinagar Parish in Karimnagar District.
St. Xavier High School (Telugu Medium) is started in Suryapet; converted to English Medium in 2004.
1974
1976
Loyola Academy starts with Intermediate courses in Secunderabad.
Loyola Academy starts with Intermediate courses in Secunderabad.
Satyodayam Urban Apostolate Centre is established in Secunderabad.
Jesuits are involved in cyclone relief efforts in Divi Seema, leading to the establishment of Nagayalanka Parish.
Satyodayam Urban Apostolate Centre is established in Secunderabad.
Jesuits are involved in cyclone relief efforts in Divi Seema, leading to the establishment of Nagayalanka Parish.
1977
1980
Loyola Academy moves to its permanent site in Alwal, Secunderabad.
Loyola Academy moves to its permanent site in Alwal, Secunderabad.
Sanjeevan Niwas, a hostel for UG students, starts in Vijayawada.
Nagarjuna Nagar Retreat House & Novitiate is established.
Sanjeevan Niwas, a hostel for UG students, starts in Vijayawada.
Nagarjuna Nagar Retreat House & Novitiate is established.
1982
1983
Loyola High School is started in Rekurthy, Karimnagar.
Loyola High School is started in Rekurthy, Karimnagar.
Ananda Jyothi Jesuit Novitiate is started in Nagarjuna Nagar.
Ananda Jyothi Jesuit Novitiate is started in Nagarjuna Nagar.
1985
1988
Andhra becomes an independent Jesuit Province with Fr. A.X.J. Bosco as the first Provincial.
Jesuits enter Hindupur to establish a parish and Loyola High School.
Andhra becomes an independent Jesuit Province with Fr. A.X.J. Bosco as the first Provincial.
Jesuits enter Hindupur to establish a parish and Loyola High School.
Kala Darshini Institute of Fine Arts and Culture is founded in Vijayawada.
Kala Darshini Institute of Fine Arts and Culture is founded in Vijayawada.
1991
1993
Jesuits take over YSR Colleges in Pulivendula.
Loyola Integrated Tribal Development Society (LITDS) is launched.
Jesuits take over YSR Colleges in Pulivendula.
Loyola Integrated Tribal Development Society (LITDS) is launched.
Krishnapuram Parish is established.
Krishnapuram Parish is established.
1995
1997
Loyola High School is started in Sircilla.
Loyola High School is started in Sircilla.
Pulivendula Loyola-YSSR Degree and Polytechnic Colleges are officially handed over to Jesuits.
Pulivendula Loyola-YSSR Degree and Polytechnic Colleges are officially handed over to Jesuits.
1998
2001
Jesuits take over Amalapuram Parish.
Jesuits take over Amalapuram Parish.
THARA (Tender Home for Anawim Rest and Awakening) for street children is established in Secunderabad.
THARA (Tender Home for Anawim Rest and Awakening) for street children is established in Secunderabad.
2002
2004
Gudlavalleru Parish is taken up.
LITDS expands to Krishna Devi Peta in Chintapalli Area.
Gudlavalleru Parish is taken up.
LITDS expands to Krishna Devi Peta in Chintapalli Area.
Two B.Ed. Colleges are started, one in Hindupur and another in Karimnagar.
Baliah Nagar in Alwal is given to Jesuits as a quasi-parish.
Two B.Ed. Colleges are started, one in Hindupur and another in Karimnagar.
Baliah Nagar in Alwal is given to Jesuits as a quasi-parish.
2007
2008
Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology is established in Vijayawada.
Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology is established in Vijayawada.
CITRA (Centre for Information, Training, Research, and Action) is launched in Secunderabad.
Tribal Mission expands to Seethampeta Parish in Srikakulam District.
CITRA (Centre for Information, Training, Research, and Action) is launched in Secunderabad.
Tribal Mission expands to Seethampeta Parish in Srikakulam District.
2009
2010
Loyola Junior College is started in Darsi.
Loyola Junior College is started in Darsi.
Youth Empowering Service – Jesuits (YES-J) is launched.
Youth Empowering Service – Jesuits (YES-J) is launched.
2016
2018
Baliah Nagar, Alwal, becomes a full-fledged parish.
Baliah Nagar, Alwal, becomes a full-fledged parish.
Jesuits start working in Adilabad Diocese (Utnoor & Mandamari).
2020
2023
YES-J Centre for Excellence is established in Andhra Loyola Campus, Vijayawada.
CITRA expands with a Migration Ministry.
YES-J Centre for Excellence is established in Andhra Loyola Campus, Vijayawada.
CITRA expands with a Migration Ministry.
MoU signed with the Bishop of Adilabad to officially start the Jesuit Mission in Adilabad District.
MoU signed with the Bishop of Adilabad to officially start the Jesuit Mission in Adilabad District.
2024
Inspired by faith, JPS nurtures knowledge, values, and leadership. Together, we shape a society that is just, inclusive, and empowered.
Inspired by faith, JPS nurtures knowledge, values, and leadership. Together, we shape a society that is just, inclusive, and empowered.
Inspired by faith, JPS nurtures knowledge, values, and leadership. Together, we shape a society that is just, inclusive, and empowered.