The 150 Years – Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus

Year Events
1814 After 41 years of suppression, Pope Pius VII restores the Society of Jesus.
1859 Ten Jesuits, led by Fr. Jose Cuevas, leave for Manila on board the Luisista. The GOAL: The Evangelization of Mindanao
1859 The Escuela de Manila is entrusted to the Spanish Jesuits and is renamed as Ateneo Municipal de Manila.
1861 Frs.Guerrico and Vidal, Bros. Belzunce and Zumeta arrive in Tamontaca, Cotabato.