Social Justice
Consultation on Human Rights in Australia
It was announced this week that Fr Frank Brennan (ASL) will lead a public consultation on Australia's opinion on human rights. The consultation will ultimately...read more
A Medal for Sr Denise
Special congratulations to Sister Mary Denise Coghlan, AM, who was officially presented with the Order of Australia at a ceremony at the Australian Ambassador's residence...read more
Ignatian Advocacy Workshop a success
The Ignatian Advocacy Workshop, held in El Escorial, Spain from November 10 - 16, was described as a success by Fr Fernando Franco, director of...read more
MRI Stories from the Field
In Myanmar, 2.3 million people were affected by cyclone Nargis. Millions lost their shelter, especially the ‘squatters' who did not have a land and occupied...read more
Annual meeting of Social Apostolate Coordinators in Rome
From May 26 to 31, the Assistancy coordinators of the Social Apostolate were gathered in Rome for their annual meeting.read more
Jesuit Refugee Service in East Timor
After re-establishing itself in Dili, East Timor in October 2007, the Jesuit Refugee Service embarked on a journey to provide emergency community assistance to the...read more
Vietnam Service Desk closes Philippine office
The office’s operations in Manila will be closed by the end of December 2008. Its services will continue to be rendered by the St. Alberto...read more
Fr Denis Kim visits Japan
In his effort to gain knowledge of the social apostolates in the various units of the EAO Assistancy, Fr Denis Kim (KOR), EAO Social Apostolate...read more
IP Gathering in Davao
Nine Jesuits, together with sixteen lay partners, attended the weeklong gathering of Jesuits working with indigenous peoples in Asia. It was held from October 29...read more