Rev. Benôit Valuy

Rev. Benoît Valuy, S.J. (1808–1879) was a French Jesuit priest and theologian, notable for his work in education and theology. He lived during a time of significant political and religious upheaval in France, and he dedicated his life to the Jesuit mission of intellectual and spiritual formation.

Fr. Valuy served as the superior of several Jesuit communities and was actively involved in Catholic education, helping to guide young men in their formation. He was also a writer, contributing to theological and spiritual works that sought to defend the Catholic faith and promote the teachings of the Church. His works often reflected the intellectual rigour and pastoral focus characteristic of the Jesuit order.

Although specific details of his writings or activities are not widely documented today, Fr. Valuy’s life exemplifies the Jesuit commitment to education, evangelization, and the defencse of Catholic doctrine during a turbulent period in Church history.