Sixteen Years of JHIA: Growth, Renewal and Remembrance – Editorial | November, 2026
This year, our Institute celebrates sixteen years of existence. Admittedly, this may seem like a relatively short period when compared with the
From Closed Doors to Open Archives: The Evolving Role of Religious Collections in Historical Scholarship
Reflecting on 16 Years of the Jesuit Historical Institute in Africa (JHIA) As the Jesuit Historical Institute in Africa (JHIA) marks its
Meet Fr. Nsielanga Tukumu Simon, SJ: A Life at the Crossroads of History, Faith and Reconciliation
The past is never entirely behind us. It lives on in our memories, shapes our identities, and influences how we understand the
In Memoriam: Fr. Fratern Masawe, S.J. (1956-2026)
Up to his last moment on earth, Fr. Fratern Masawe, S.J., never gave hopelessness a chance. The Masawe I saw in the
October, Walking with Mary – Editorial | October, 2026
October returns with its colours, its familiar rhythms and its special moments. For us as Christians, it is also a month placed
The Wall That Kept a World Alive: The Return of Abu Bilal’s Library
Abu Bilal’s Library Returns from the Shadows When war comes, what do we choose to save? We often think first of human