Cambodia: Now a Mission Territory of the Korean Province
5 Jun 2006

Cambodia: Now a Mission Territory of the Korean Province

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Last May 24, Fr Joseph Doan, EAO Regional Assistant, informed Fr. Matthias Chae and Fr. Adolfo Nicolás that Fr. General has decided to make Cambodia a "Mission Territory" of the Korean Province.

Cambodia continues to be a shared responsibility of the whole Assistancy in what regards Personnel and Financial needs. Thus we firmly hope that different Units will continue to send Jesuits and support the different apostolic projects.

Latest news from East Timor
5 Jun 2006

Latest news from East Timor

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On June 3, Fr. Dibyawiyata, Local Superior, wrote: It has been more than one month that we have been living in our Loyola residence with a much bigger community. The number of refugees has been changing depending on the situation.

This morning in Dili, East Timor
5 Jun 2006

This morning in Dili, East Timor

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Sch. Bert Boholst wrote on May 31: Here is an update of what is going on at Colegio de Sao Jose (CSJ), East Timor.

So far, we are the only school in the whole of Dili where classes are going on, in the middle of hearsays, chaos and danger. The local newspapers have noted it and even the international media came to our school. Fr. Edu (Ratu Dopo) is on the move, giving almost daily briefing to students and faculty.

Fr. Jim Spillane reports from Yogyakarta
5 Jun 2006

Fr. Jim Spillane reports from Yogyakarta

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Monday 29 May 2006. Greetings from Yogya in agony. Most of the worst devastation occurred south of the city while our Jesuit residence is located on the north side. Our newly constructed house was able to handle the severe shaking and there was very little damage to our building, thank God. The nearby new campus has had some damage and we are awaiting advice on whether some of the buildings can be entered.

De Britto College damaged by April 29 earthquake
5 Jun 2006

De Britto College damaged by April 29 earthquake

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A quite strong earthquake, registering as high as 5.9 in the Richter scale, rocked Yogyakarta and the surrounding small villages in the eastern part of Yogya early Saturday morning at 6 a.m.

The casualties number more than 5000 dead, and around 15.000 buildings are damaged. Our Jesuit school, de Britto College in Yogyakarta, and the Jesuit Parish, St. Antonius Kotabaru, are severely affected. The roofs of some buildings in the school compound have collapsed. The church is still standing, but its broken walls make it unsafe for further services.

Fr. Paul Dass in Roman Meeting
5 Jun 2006

Fr. Paul Dass in Roman Meeting

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Fr. Paul Dass, JCEAO Coordinator of the Social Apostolate Secretariat, and lay partner Margaret Martinez, attended the Meeting of Assistancy Coordinators held in Rome May 15 – 21, 2006. Two main items on the agenda were: Reflections with the Commission on Social Justice – to review Decree 3 of GC 34 and prepare specific recommendations for GC 35, and Reflections and sharing on Jesuit – Lay Partnership. For the latter, Fr. Paul Dass sent out questionnaires to Jesuits and their lay partners in the Social Apostolate.

Welcome back, Brother Hieu!
5 Jun 2006

Welcome back, Brother Hieu!

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Arrupe House warmly received Sch. Hieu Bui Cong (GER) last May 26. It may be recalled that Sch. Hieu had a very serious bicycle accident on February 7, 2005. He underwent a four-and-a-half hours of brain surgery, stayed in the ICU for a week, and was discharged from the hospital on February 28. As soon as he was physically able, he went to Germany for physical therapy.

A Surprise for Sr. Denise
5 Jun 2006

A Surprise for Sr. Denise

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On May 25, Sr. Denise Coghlan, JRS Country and Jesuit Service Cambodia Director, wrote, "Just got a surprise gold medal from the deputy prime minister for my work for the mines. Thank God my flipflops broke this morning and I was wearing good shoes!!!!!!!!"