Emmaus Farm, a Jesuit ecological centre in Chiang Mai, welcomed 25 students from the Catholic Student Network of Northern Thailand for a two-day learning programme on Laudato sí held from 26 to 27 October. The programme included various activities. Kep … Continued
The Society of Jesus condemns the assassination of diocesan priest and peace advocate Fr Marcelo Pérez Pérez on 20 October in Chiapas, southern Mexico. Fr Pérez was on his way back to his parish, Guadalupe Church in San Cristóbal de … Continued
The church of St Francis Xavier, together with the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, hosted a youth eco retreat in Sg Pelek, Sepang, from 19 to 22 September. The retreat aimed to inspire ecological conversion among young people through Ignatian … Continued
Fr Roberto Jaramillo SJ, Secretary for Social Justice and Ecology (SJES) of the Society of Jesus in Rome, was in Jakarta recently. His visit provided an opportunity for dialogue with about 40 staff members of Sahabat Insan, the Jesuit centre … Continued
Jesuit Mission Australia has activated its Emergency Action Fund to assist local partner Jesuit Refugee Service Middle East & North Africa (JRS MENA) in providing urgent relief efforts across the region. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon is dire. Since 23 … Continued
It was a busy first week of October at Kampoeng Media in Yogyakarta as the social apostolate delegates of our provinces, regions, and mission gathered for four days, exploring key areas of the social ministry work, challenges, and next steps. … Continued
In September, the sun rises in Sepang at around 7am over dragonfruit farms as far as the eye can see, with occasional steel towers and power lines marring the landscape. A big tourist bus carrying 11 young people and five … Continued
Creation is a precious gift given to us at the beginning of time. Yet, we do cruel acts that destroy it. Ever since I was a young girl, I would go with my dad to catch fish. As the years … Continued
The Sacred Heart Cathedral in the northern Taungngu region of Myanmar has become a refuge for families and individuals of all faiths, offering sanctuary to those affected by Typhoon Yagi, which triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia in … Continued
In the bustling neighbourhoods of Jakarta and the serene landscapes of Bogor, I recently had the privilege of witnessing the profound impact of refugee support initiatives led by our partner, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Indonesia. My visit opened my eyes … Continued