Social Justice
Democracy as a collective responsibility
On 14 February, Indonesians will exercise their right to elect a new President and Vice President. As Christians—comprising 3.06 percent Catholics (about 8.5 million) and...read more
Rebuilding lives one year after Syria’s devastating earthquakes
6 February marks one year since the devastating earthquakes shook Syria and Turkey, claiming the lives of thousands and causing more destruction and trauma to...read more
Fr General Sosa thanks Australians for giving their hearts to the marginalised
On 24 January, Jesuit Mission Australia welcomed Jesuit Father General Arturo Sosa, his companions from Rome, and the Major Superiors from the Jesuit Conference of...read more
Reuniting with a former refugee
About two years ago, during my tenure at Xavier Jesuit School in Sisophon, I recorded a video recounting my “cannonball experience” in 1980 when I...read more
Society of Jesus launches comprehensive safeguarding training programme
In a significant development towards fostering a secure environment within the global Jesuit community, the Society of Jesus has announced the launch of a comprehensive...read more
The Spirit will blow wherever the Spirit wants to save the people
Jesus was a stranger and a refugee. As we know, Jesus’ birth posed a significant threat to Herod. When he heard from the three wise...read more
Encountering resilience: JRS Indonesia’s refugee programme
Indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has a long history of being a temporary stop and place of refuge for many refugees and asylum...read more
This Christmas, give the gift of change
Jesuit Mission Australia invites all to give the gift of kindness, spread love, and empower vulnerable people to break themselves out of the cycle of...read more
Accompanying Afghan refugees as a language of love
When we first met migrant children from Afghanistan staying in Indonesia, we were concerned about their education and wanted to help them. A refugee teacher...read more