26 March 2025
Fr. John Dardis SJ, General Counsellor for Discernment and Apostolic Planning of the
Society of Jesus in Rome, made a brief yet impactful visit to St. Joseph’s Institute of
Management (SJIM). During his interaction with the faculty, he spoke on the Jesuit Universal
Apostolic Preferences, emphasizing how Jesuit institutions can drive meaningful change in
today’s polarized world.
Dr. Caren Rodrigues, faculty at SJIM, presented how the institute integrates these apostolic
priorities at various levels. A short discussion followed. Fr. Dardis commended SJIM’s
efforts and encouraged the faculty and staff to remain committed to their mission of
education, leadership, and service.
The event took place on 24 February 2025