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The Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, was established by Saint Ignatius of Loyola to serve the Catholic Church. Recognized in 1540, they played a key role in education and the Counter-Reformation, faced suppression, and were later restored. Their influence extends to modern education and social justice.
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Saint Ignatius of Loyola, a former Spanish soldier, founded the Jesuits with the purpose of serving the Catholic Church
The Jesuits were officially recognized by Pope Paul III in 1540 through the Papal Bull "Regimini Militantis Ecclesiae."
The Jesuits took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, including a special vow of obedience to the Pope regarding mission tasks
The Jesuits became renowned for their educational works, founding schools and universities
The Jesuits were active in missionary work, spreading the Catholic faith to distant lands
The Jesuits were also known for their charitable works, such as protecting indigenous peoples from exploitation
The Jesuits were active in preaching and administering the sacraments to combat the spread of Protestantism during the Counter-Reformation
The Jesuits established schools that became models of Catholic education during the Counter-Reformation
In overseas missions, the Jesuits sought to spread the Catholic faith while also creating self-sustaining communities
The Jesuits faced political pressures and were expelled from several European countries in the 18th century
The Society of Jesus was suppressed by Pope Clement XIV in 1773 due to political pressures
The order was restored in 1814 by Pope Pius VII, recognizing their valuable contributions to the Church and society
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The ______, also known as the Jesuits, was established by ______ ______ of Loyola, who was once a Spanish military man.
Society of Jesus
Saint Ignatius
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Ignatius of Loyola's birthplace and year
Born in 1491, Basque Country, Spain.
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Ignatius's life-changing event at Pamplona
Cannonball wounded his leg in 1521, ending his military career.
