About Us
About Us
About Us
De Nobili College, Pune is a house of formation for Jesuits who are studying philosophy and theology. This house is named after Fr. Robert de Nobili SJ, a great 17th century Italian Jesuit who worked in South India. He was an exemplary Jesuit whose life was a wonderful blend of authentic Christian living, literary scholarship and an adaptation to the context where he lived. He embodied the expectation of the Society of Jesus from every scholastic, especially during their studies of Philosophy and Theology - that they grow towards a life of virtues and learning.
A Jesuit community is identified by its mission. The mission of the Jesuit community at De Nobili College, centers on formation which is “geared to the apostolic aim of the Society of Jesus” (Constitutions 59#1).
Vision and Mission
Mission
At De Nobili College (DNC), we are dedicated to the holistic formation of young Jesuits, in line with the apostolic aim of the Society of Jesus. Through prayer, Eucharistic celebration, academic study and committed apostolic ministries, especially serving the marginalized, we focus on spiritual, human, intellectual, and pastoral development. Over two to three years, we prepare our scholastics to joyfully and fruitfully engage in their ministries, ready to serve the community and fulfill their apostolic calling.
Mission
At De Nobili College (DNC), we are dedicated to the holistic formation of young Jesuits, in line with the apostolic aim of the Society of Jesus. Through prayer, Eucharistic celebration, academic study and committed apostolic ministries, especially serving the marginalized, we focus on spiritual, human, intellectual, and pastoral development. Over two to three years, we prepare our scholastics to joyfully and fruitfully engage in their ministries, ready to serve the community and fulfill their apostolic calling.
Vision
At DNC, we are committed to nurturing and preparing young Jesuits for the apostolic charism of the Society of Jesus. Our vision is to develop well-rounded individuals who are ready to serve in diverse ministries, including retreats, teaching, research, science, and social work, in response to the needs of the Church.
Vision
At DNC, we are committed to nurturing and preparing young Jesuits for the apostolic charism of the Society of Jesus. Our vision is to develop well-rounded individuals who are ready to serve in diverse ministries, including retreats, teaching, research, science, and social work, in response to the needs of the Church.
Jesuit Tradition
Jesuit Tradition
The Society of Jesus was founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola and his companions. The Jesuit mission is of reconciliation, where everyone is called to be reconciled with God, themselves, each other and God’s creation.
The Society of Jesus was founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola and his companions. The Jesuit mission is of reconciliation, where everyone is called to be reconciled with God, themselves, each other and God’s creation.
The Society of Jesus has a rich tradition of missionary work, education, and scholarship, serving the Church across the world in 120 countries.
The Society of Jesus has a rich tradition of missionary work, education, and scholarship, serving the Church across the world in 120 countries.
History
History
The history of De Nobili College began in 1935 when the Jesuit Superiors of the eleven Missions of India and Ceylon convened in Calcutta to discuss the establishment of a new Theologate. St. Mary’s College at Kurseong was deemed unsuitable due to its cold climate and inability to accommodate the increasing number of Jesuit scholastics. Rev. Fr. R. Rauw SJ, the Superior of the Poona Mission, was tasked with this monumental job.
The history of De Nobili College began in 1935 when the Jesuit Superiors of the eleven Missions of India and Ceylon convened in Calcutta to discuss the establishment of a new Theologate. St. Mary’s College at Kurseong was deemed unsuitable due to its cold climate and inability to accommodate the increasing number of Jesuit scholastics. Rev. Fr. R. Rauw SJ, the Superior of the Poona Mission, was tasked with this monumental job.
Fr. Joseph Neuner SJ, Fr. Staffner SJ, Fr. Hass SJ, and Fr. Loewenstein SJ, along with Br. Herbert SJ and Br. Neukamm SJ, took on the responsibility of this new venture. The outbreak of World War II in 1939 resulted in the internment of many German Poona Mission Fathers, severely impacting the College. Despite this setback, the College persevered, thanks to the dedication of the scholastics and the support from other fathers from across the country and abroad.
Fr. Joseph Neuner SJ, Fr. Staffner SJ, Fr. Hass SJ, and Fr. Loewenstein SJ, along with Br. Herbert SJ and Br. Neukamm SJ, took on the responsibility of this new venture. The outbreak of World War II in 1939 resulted in the internment of many German Poona Mission Fathers, severely impacting the College. Despite this setback, the College persevered, thanks to the dedication of the scholastics and the support from other fathers from across the country and abroad.
The outbreak of World War II in 1939 resulted in the internment of many German Poona Mission Fathers, severely impacting the College. Despite this setback, the College persevered, thanks to the dedication of the scholastics and the support from other fathers from across the country and abroad.
The outbreak of World War II in 1939 resulted in the internment of many German Poona Mission Fathers, severely impacting the College. Despite this setback, the College persevered, thanks to the dedication of the scholastics and the support from other fathers from across the country and abroad.
St. Vincent’s was only a temporary location for DNC. After failing to find another suitable place, Fr. Rauw SJ returned to Bishop Doering in November 1941 and agreed to purchase his land off Nagar Road for the new DNC building. However, the authorities imposed a condition: the new building had to be available for military use if needed. This condition was accepted, and Bishop Doering laid the cornerstone of the new De Nobili building on February 2, 1942, marking the birth of DNC as we know it today.
St. Vincent’s was only a temporary location for DNC. After failing to find another suitable place, Fr. Rauw SJ returned to Bishop Doering in November 1941 and agreed to purchase his land off Nagar Road for the new DNC building. However, the authorities imposed a condition: the new building had to be available for military use if needed. This condition was accepted, and Bishop Doering laid the cornerstone of the new De Nobili building on February 2, 1942, marking the birth of DNC as we know it today.