Indigenous Ministry

Myanmar: Four years on, the future must be peace
A child gazes at the sky, unsure if the light is a guiding star or an airstrike. Today marks four years since the military coup...read more

LST and IFFAsia launch leadership diploma for Asian youth
The Loyola School of Theology (LST) in Manila and the Institute of Formation Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) have partnered to offer a non-degree Diploma in Integral...read more

Rooted in service: A Jesuit gathering on migration, faith, and fellowship
The Scholastics and Brothers Circle recently held its annual gathering over Christmas, hosted by the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality in the Philippines. Forty-five Jesuits...read more

Mindfulness meditation: Reconnecting with nature and ourselves
During the full moon days of November, nearly 50 Buddhist meditators and two Jesuits gathered to practise mindfulness meditation amidst the serene beauty of Bu...read more

Forging the direction for accompanying Indigenous Peoples in Asia Pacific
The Jesuit Companions in Indigenous Ministry (JCIM) core team convened at Holy Cross Parish in Hsinchu County, Taiwan from 8 to 12 November to advance...read more

River, mountain, people: Reflections from the 12th Service Learning Program
Service Learning Program (SLP) is one of several programmes under the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific. It is attended by students...read more

JCIM sends two representatives to Asian Lay Leaders Forum in Bali
Two representatives from the Jesuit Companions in Indigenous Ministry (JCIM) participated in the Asian Lay Leaders (ALL) Forum’s Asian Youth Academy (AYA) and Asian Theological...read more

Reconciliation with God, nature, and indigenous spirituality
In Laudato sí, Pope Francis addresses all members of the Church, including believers of all faiths and people of goodwill, urging them to care for...read more

Embracing indigeneity as a global identity
Indigenous identity should not be confined to static notions of primitiveness or simplicity, but should be celebrated for its dynamic nature and its ability to...read more