Our Story
Jesuit Communications is the media arm of the Australian Jesuit Province — publishing trusted Catholic voices in print and digital since 1897, from Richmond, Victoria.
The media arm of the Australian Jesuit Province, publishing since 1897.
A Media Organisation Built on Mission
Jesuit Communications (Jesuit Media) was established in 2005 as the media arm of the Australian Jesuit Province, bringing together a publishing tradition that stretches back to 1897. We serve the Catholic Church and provide communications support for the Jesuit Province Office.
Rooted in Ignatian spirituality — finding God in all people, places, and things — our mission is to engage in dialogue, promote human dignity, advocate for social justice, and support the life of the Church in Australia.
Today, Jesuit Media operates four major publications — Eureka Street, Australian Catholics, Madonna Magazine, and Pray.com.au — reaching over 500,000 Australians every month.
What Guides Us
Dialogue & Engagement
We present ideas grounded in Catholic thinking to a broad audience, encouraging discernment and thoughtful conversation in today's complex world.
Human Dignity
We are committed to maintaining a respectful public conversation — especially in a polarised media landscape — that upholds the dignity of every person.
Social Justice
In the Jesuit tradition, we advocate for and stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalised, giving voice to those who are often unheard.
Support for the Church
We provide communications support for the Jesuit Province Office and the wider Catholic Church, helping communities stay connected and informed.
A Spirituality for Everyday Life
Founded by St Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, the Jesuit tradition offers a practical, world-engaged approach to faith — one that shapes everything Jesuit Media creates.
Go forth and set the world on fire.— St Ignatius of Loyola, 1491–1556
Who was Ignatius?
A Spanish soldier turned mystic, Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus after a profound conversion experience. His Spiritual Exercises — a structured programme of prayer and reflection — remain one of the most influential spiritual texts in Christian history, practised by millions worldwide today.
Finding God in All Things
Ignatius taught that the divine is present in every person, place, and experience — not only in churches or formal prayer. This conviction drives Jesuit Media to engage with culture, politics, and everyday life as sacred ground.
The Examen
A daily practice of prayerful reflection — pausing to notice where you felt most alive, most drained, and what that reveals about God's movement in your day. It's the heartbeat of Ignatian life, and the spirit behind our Daily Prayer service.
Discernment
Rather than rigid rules, Ignatian spirituality trusts individuals to weigh their choices carefully, attend to their deepest desires, and act for the greater good. It's a spirituality of freedom, not fear.
Contemplatives in Action
Jesuits are not cloistered monks — they are sent into the world. The Ignatian ideal is a person whose inner life of prayer overflows into active service: in schools, hospitals, media, and wherever people are in need.
Ignatian spirituality isn't just for Jesuits — it's for anyone seeking a deeper, more reflective way of living.
Explore Ignatian spiritualityA Century of Catholic Media
From a single magazine in 1897 to Australia's largest Catholic media organisation — our story is one of faith, perseverance, and community.
Madonna Magazine Founded
The Jesuits begin publishing Madonna magazine in November 1897, making it one of Australia's oldest continuously published magazines. It quickly becomes a beloved source of spiritual reflection for Catholic families across the country.
Eureka Street Launches
Eureka Street is first printed in 1991 as a journal of public affairs, culture, and theology. Named after the famous Eureka Stockade, it champions independent voices and critical thinking in the Catholic tradition.
Australian Catholics Established
Australia's only national Catholic magazine is launched, written for Catholics of all ages and from all walks of life. It rapidly grows to become the country's largest Catholic publication, connecting communities from Darwin to Hobart.
Jesuit Media Established
Jesuit Communications (Jesuit Media) is formally established as a dedicated media organisation, bringing all Jesuit publications under one roof and providing professional communications support for the Jesuit Province Office.
Eureka Street Goes Digital
Eureka Street transitions to an online journal, becoming one of Australia's first major Catholic publications to embrace the digital era. The move dramatically expands its readership and influence across the country and internationally.
Pray.com.au Launches
The Daily Prayer service launches at Pray.com.au, offering free daily Gospel reflections to subscribers across Australia and beyond. Within its first year, it attracts over 100,000 subscribers seeking daily spiritual nourishment.
Serving 500,000+ Readers
Today, Jesuit Media reaches over half a million Australians every month across its four publications. We continue to invest in quality journalism, spiritual content, and educational resources that serve the Catholic community with excellence.
Part of the Australian Jesuit Province
Jesuit Communications is the media and publishing ministry of the Australian Jesuit Province, the regional body of the Society of Jesus — one of the world's largest Catholic religious orders, founded by St Ignatius of Loyola in 1540.
The Society of Jesus has been present in Australia since 1848, working in education, social services, spirituality, and advocacy. The Australian Province today encompasses Jesuits serving across Australia, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste.
Everything Jesuit Communications produces — from Eureka Street's social commentary to Australian Catholics' parish resources — flows from the Jesuit commitment to finding God in all things and serving the greater good.
Meet Our Team
Dedicated journalists, editors, and communicators united by a shared commitment to faith-driven media.
Michele Frankeni
Editor
Michele Frankeni joined the editorial team in 2018. She has a background in journalism and has sub-edited numerous magazine titles, ranging from desktop publishing to marketing, law to motoring. She spent time as a parish associate and completed an undergraduate degree in criminology in 2019. Michele is also associate editor of Madonna Magazine and compiles and edits the weekly Parish Life and Catholic Teacher e-newsletters.
Laura Kings
Assistant Editor, Education & Youth
Laura compiles the weekly Catholic Teacher newsletter and blog, maintains the Education Hub, and contributes teachers' notes and other content. She is an experienced teacher with a background in English, Media Studies and Religious Education, and is also an experienced journalist who has worked in radio and print.
Michael McVeigh
Director of Publishing
The editor of Australian Catholics for more than 15 years, Michael was appointed director of publishing in 2021. He has worked across digital and print publications Eureka Street, Madonna and Pray.com.au. He is a former president of the Australasian Catholic Press Association and member of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Media Council.
Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ
Editorial Consultant
Andrew is the editorial consultant for Australian Catholics and the other publications published by Jesuit Communications. He writes extensively for these publications and mentors writers through the internship program. He taught theology in Melbourne for many years and has been deeply involved with refugee advocacy, writing extensively on refugee policy in Australia.
David Halliday
Editor, Eureka Street
David Halliday is the Editor of Eureka Street and an award-winning writer and editor based in Melbourne. He has most recently worked as a communications executive for the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne following editorial roles at Melbourne Catholic, The Record, GQ, and creative digital agencies like AKQA.
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Part of the Australian Jesuit Province