Indigenous Ministry
A time of being with and for others
Two experiences had a profound impact on me during my time at the Scholastics and Brothers Circle in Taiwan last December. The first was the...read more
Learning from the Karen tribe
The gathering of the Jesuit Companions in Indigenous Ministry (JCIM) in Chiang Mai, Thailand from November 30 to December 5 enabled us who are working...read more
God incarnate in the richness of cultures and lives
If I had to summarise with a single word what I had just experienced in the Scholastics and Brothers Circle workshop in Taiwan from December...read more
Engaging with Taiwan Aborigines and the Chinese Jesuit mission
Community-building, immersion, daily Masses, city tour, academic lectures, periods of reflection, food expeditions, museum visits, efficient train rides, Christmas festivities and lasting friendships – these...read more
Xavier Learning Community moves closer to becoming a college with Ateneo de Davao partnership
Xavier Learning Community (XLC), an education project of the Jesuit Foundation for Education in Thailand, and Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) in the Philippines have...read more
Addressing the “bookends of rejection” in Australian history
Australian Jesuit Provincial Fr Brian McCoy has announced a project to bring together the Jesuits' concerns for Indigenous Australians and asylum seekers, which he describes...read more
Experiencing the spirit of God amongst the Aetas
When Sana Mariam from Pakistan encountered the indigenous Aeta communities living in the mountain range of Central Luzon in the Philippines, these words from Genesis...read more
Promoting reconciliation and justice among Indigenous Peoples in Mindanao
In recent months, Indigenous Peoples in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon in Mindanao have had the opportunity to voice their concerns regarding their rights in a series of...read more
Embracing diversity in spirituality
It was a celebration of spiritual and cultural diversity as representatives of different faith traditions came together for the launching of Sacred Springs, a dialogue...read more