New England Province of Jesuits
Religious InstitutionsMassachusetts, United States501-1000 Employees
The New England Province of Jesuits is a regional division of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, the province covers six New England states and also sponsors Jesuit works in Amman, Jordan, and Jamaica, supporting a range of spiritual, pastoral, social, educational, and missionary endeavors. Its work is carried out by members who serve the church through diverse ministries, reflecting the broader Jesuit tradition of engagement across multiple countries and continents. The organization functions within the religious institutions sector, organizing its activities to address the needs of Catholic communities and Jesuit-related ministries in its geographic area and beyond. The description reflects the province’s regional role within the Society of Jesus and its ongoing commitment to its religious, educational, and service-oriented mission.