The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Very Reverend Father Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal, SJ, is expected to visit Ghana from October 12 to 15, 2026, to strengthen the Jesuit mission and celebrate more than 50 years of the Catholic religious order’s service to the country.
The visit is expected to highlight the achievements of the Jesuits in Ghana, their contribution to education and social development, and plans for the proposed Campion Jesuit College at Buduatta in the Central Region. The institution is envisioned as the first Jesuit college in Ghana.
The four-day visit is expected to serve as an occasion for thanksgiving, reflection and renewed commitment to the Jesuits’ mission, while drawing attention to the future of Catholic education and youth development in the country.
Father Arturo Sosa’s Ghana Visit Marks Important Jesuit Milestone
Founded in 1540, the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Catholic religious order recognised for its work in education, spirituality, pastoral ministry, social justice, research and humanitarian services.
Father Arturo Sosa, a Venezuelan Jesuit priest, was elected the 31st Superior General of the Society of Jesus in Rome on October 14, 2016. He became the first Latin American to lead the worldwide Catholic order.
His October 2026 visit to Ghana coincides with the 10th anniversary of his election, providing an opportunity to reflect on the Jesuits’ global mission and their longstanding presence in Ghana.
The visit is also expected to reinforce the order’s commitment to faith-based education, community development and the formation of young people into responsible leaders.
Jesuits Celebrate More Than 50 Years of Service in Ghana
The Society of Jesus recently marked more than five decades of missionary work in Ghana, with its history closely connected to the pioneering efforts of Father Patrick J. Ryan, SJ.
Father Ryan arrived in Ghana in 1974 and became one of the key figures in establishing the Jesuit mission in the country.
In 1977, he pronounced his final vows at Mensah Sarbah Hall at the University of Ghana, Legon, in the presence of the then Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Father Pedro Arrupe, SJ.
Father Arrupe later established the Jesuit Refugee Service in 1980, creating a humanitarian organisation whose work continues to support refugees and displaced communities around the world.
His legacy remains influential in the Jesuits’ commitment to social justice, human dignity and service to vulnerable populations.
Arrupe Jesuit Institute Continues the Jesuit Mission in Ghana
The Jesuits’ contribution to education, research and social development in Ghana is also reflected in the work of the Arrupe Jesuit Institute in Accra.
Established in November 2018 by the North-West Africa Province of the Society of Jesus, the institute focuses on research, formation and social action inspired by Christian faith and the principles of social justice.
The institute contributes to discussions on social development, ethical leadership, faith and public life, supporting the broader Jesuit mission of building a more just and compassionate society.
Father Sosa’s visit is expected to provide an opportunity to reflect on these achievements and strengthen the order’s ongoing commitment to serving communities across Ghana.
Campion Jesuit College Project to Feature Prominently
A major highlight of Father Arturo Sosa’s visit will be the proposed Campion Jesuit College at Buduatta in Ghana’s Central Region.
The planned institution is envisioned as the first Jesuit college in Ghana and is expected to introduce a distinctive approach to secondary education based on academic excellence, discipline, character development and service to society.
The proposed school will draw inspiration from the Jesuits’ longstanding educational tradition, which combines intellectual development with moral formation, leadership training and social responsibility.
The project is expected to contribute to Ghana’s education sector by preparing students for academic achievement while encouraging them to become responsible citizens and future leaders.
The development also reflects the Jesuits’ continued interest in expanding access to quality education and strengthening youth formation in Ghana.
Jesuit Education Reaches Millions of Students Worldwide
Globally, Jesuit education serves approximately two million students across five continents and 80 countries through the Jesuit Global Network of Schools and related educational initiatives.
The network is known for promoting academic excellence alongside ethical leadership, critical thinking, discipline, community service and personal development.
The proposed Campion Jesuit College is expected to draw on this international educational heritage, helping prepare young people to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s social and economic development.
By combining quality teaching with character formation and a commitment to the common good, the planned institution could become an important addition to Ghana’s private and faith-based education sector.
Jesuit Mission in Ghana Looks Towards the Future
Father Arturo Sosa’s October 12–15, 2026 visit is expected to highlight both the achievements of the Jesuits in Ghana and their future priorities in education, social justice and community development.
The proposed Campion Jesuit College represents a significant part of that vision, reflecting the order’s commitment to developing young people through quality education, responsible leadership and service to society.
As the Society of Jesus reflects on more than 50 years of service in Ghana, the visit is expected to renew attention on its contribution to Catholic education, humanitarian work and the development of future generations.
Source: newsthemegh.com