Parishes & Pastoral Work
Making God’s Kingdom present in our new world
It is definitely a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment we live in today. The impact of the pandemic is scary, confusing, and unnerving,...read more
The church in times of Covid: Discerning pastoral responses for a new world
The Covid-19 pandemic has plunged the world into a prolonged crisis with no apparent end in sight. Many faith communities are facing challenges in their...read more
To fill young people’s longing for a spiritual life
October is the month of the Rosary. During this month, Indonesian Catholics usually make pilgrimages to Marian shrines, taking their time to make a retreat,...read more
Two stories of hope after prison
Jesuit Social Service Timor-Leste (JSS) believes that every prisoner should be cared for and given the chance to reform. With then JSS Director Fr EJ...read more
‘@CatholicChurch: An invitation to rethink Church ministry in the time of Covid-19
Rev Hwang Chang-yon, a parish priest and famous YouTuber, had already insisted several years ago that the Church should be built in cyberspace. In a...read more
Australian Jesuit Province: Pastoral and social care during Covid-19
While parishioners haven’t been able to gather at Mass, some Jesuit parishes in Australia have been keeping people connected in digital spaces, not just in...read more
Faith unshaken in sickness and in health
In the battle against COVID-19, our priests are at the frontlines, too. The Jesuit chaplaincy in the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) fields three courageous priests...read more
The joy of simplicity
Vietnam is a very beautiful country, not only because of its natural scenery but also for its people. I had never actually thought of going...read more
Hien Linh parish teaches children about child protection and safeguarding
Child sexual abuse is a growing concern in Vietnam. In the last three years, an average of 1,000 child sexual abuse cases were reported every...read more