Social Justice
Tree ordination: A sacred act of protection and commitment
Tree ordination ceremonies, rooted in Buddhist ecological practice, were originally initiated by monks in Cambodia and Thailand. They involve the wrapping of a special tree...read more
Philippine Jesuits condemn country’s massive corruption; urge accountability
In a statement released on 6 September, the Philippine Jesuits’ Commission on the Social Apostolate condemned the widespread and systemic corruption ravaging the country and...read more
Letters to the Earth: Inspiring young minds to engage in climate action
A wide range of educational toolkits designed to encourage thoughtful reflection on ecological justice among students and young people aged 7 to 18 is available...read more
Jesuits and Australian Catholics partnership: Transforming rural education in Timor-Leste
Seven Jesuit leaders from Timor-Leste visited Australia in August as part of a growing strategic partnership between the Australian Jesuit Province and the Jesuit Region...read more
Building hope through communal engagements with nature
“There are no lasting changes without cultural changes, without a maturing of lifestyles and convictions within societies, and there are no cultural changes without personal...read more
Jesuit organisations provide relief and accompaniment for communities displaced by Thai-Cambodia border conflicts
In the days following the displacement of several hundred communities by the border conflicts between Cambodia and Thailand, Jesuit Service Cambodia (JSC) organised emergency relief...read more
Living (in) Laudato sí – Five urbanites on the road less travelled
A quick search under “Projects” on the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Singapore website reveals initiatives centred on digital literacy, economic inclusion, and community resilience. Covid-19...read more
The human cost behind the catch
Fr Gabby Lamug-Nañawa SJ, Br Dieng Karnedi SJ, and Br Jasper Ong SJ visited the Anambas archipelago in Indonesia from 13 to 16 July to...read more
MLI launches new certificate programmes in language and leadership
Since its establishment in 2018, the Myanmar Leadership Institute (MLI) has helped thousands of young people and professionals find jobs as teachers, social workers, and...read more