A Nobel Prize-winning poet, a pioneering scientist and one of the world’s wealthiest industrialists would appear to have little in common. But that’s the thing about a Jesuit education: it forms students not for a single path, but for excellence in whatever path they choose. Rabindranath Tagore, Jagadish Chandra Bose and Lakshmi Mittal all received education in Jesuit institutions in Calcutta, part of a tradition whose influence over more than 165 years has reached far beyond Bengal.

The Footprints: The Legacy of a Visionary Educator, Thinker and Leader" is a distinguished Festschrift honoring Father Dr. John Felix Raj, SJ. Dedicated to the loving memory of his parents, the book was unveiled on St. Xavier's University's 10th Foundation Day, February 9, 2026.

Mario Martin Louis

St. Xavier's University, Kolkata marked a milestone in its journey with a grand celebration of its 10th Foundation Day on February 9, 2026. The event, held at the Albert Huart Hall, brought together students, faculty, administrators, and distinguished guests to reflect on the university's growth and achievements.

I, along with my family and the entire Parish community, honored the memory of my beloved Mother on her first death anniversary, observed on January 27th in Sengudi, my ancestral village.

Fr. Felix Raj was honoured by FACES, and his biography was relaunched on January 13th at the Lalit Great Eastern Hotel. A large gathering of Calcuttans and Xaverians attended the event, which featured personal testimonies and cultural performances.

Father Felix Raj, a renowned Jesuit priest and founding Vice-Chancellor of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, India, received the esteemed Tagore Award for his lifetime achievements. The award ceremony took place on October 10 at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster in London, UK, as part of the Thought Leadership Summit hosted by the Global Collaboration Forum, Indi Setu.

The biography of Rev. Dr. John Felix Raj, S.J., Vice-Chancellor of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata (SXUK), was launched on August 26, 2025, at the university campus, coinciding with the 115th birth anniversary of St. Teresa of Calcutta. The event was graced by dignitaries, university employees, alumni, and students.

Plans are underway to launch School of Design, School of Nursing and School of Engineering and Technology

In a world increasingly fractured by faith and fear, interreligious studies could emerge as a moral force—promoting empathy, unity, and a sense of global citizenship

St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, launched an innovative English Language Camp for rural school children at Uttarayan Primary School in Gobardanga, founded and administered by Mr. Timir Biswas and his dedicated team. Inaugurated by Fr. John Felix Raj, the camp aims to boost spoken English and communication skills among students.

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.