Saint John of God Brothers West European Province

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Awards, Nominations and Commendations for SJOG UK!
We’re not even half way through the year and SJOG is already celebrating a number of awards, nominations and commendations – another strong reflection of the exceptional people at SJOG

Pope appeals for ‘responsibility and reason’ in Iran-Israel escalation
By Linda Bordoni Pope Leo XIV decries the military escalation between Iran and Israel and renews his appeal for dialogue and the pursuit of a world free from the nuclear

Saint John of God Week – 16th to 20th June 2025
We are delighted to announce that St John of God Week 2025 will take place from Monday, 16th June to Friday, 20th June. This year, we come together under the
“For the love of God, do good for yourselves by doing good for others.”
Saint John of God
A John of God Brother is a man, who shows evidence in his life, that he is willing to be a Brother to Jesus …









Our Symbol: The Pomegranate

The symbol of the Order is the Pomegranate – the apple of Granada.
Our logo incorporates the pomegranate with a cross.
The pomegranate is the fruit often referred to in the Old Testament as representing the virtue of charity.
The motto of the Order is “God is Love“ (1 John 4:8)