The long-awaited MAGIS 2023 officially opened on 22 July with an enthusiastic welcome for the nearly 2,000 young pilgrims from more than 80 countries, including 225 pilgrims from Asia Pacific. During the welcome ceremony held at the Colégio de São … Continued
The annual meeting of leaders in the social and ecological justice sector was held in Rome between 25 and 30 June. The meeting was an opportunity for the six social delegates from each of the six conferences across the world … Continued
Jesuit Mission Australia recently hosted a webinar, “Hope For Families Fleeing Ukraine,” highlighting the Jesuits’ efforts in providing crucial emergency and long-term assistance to Ukrainian refugees. Held on 1 June, the webinar welcomed special guest and project partner of Jesuit … Continued
In 2002, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference established Catholic Earthcare Australia with a mandate to assist in the ecological conversion of the Australian church. Fr Denis Edwards†, a respected eco-theologian, gave his support, and some green shoots were seen across … Continued
Fr Justin Glyn SJ has firsthand experience of living with a disability. Legally blind since birth, he sees life through “a fuzzy blur”. He needs telescopes attached to his eyeglasses to help focus on small areas and uses a walking … Continued
Jesuit Mission Australia is offering an alternative Christmas gift idea: a chicken farm to help a Cambodian family have access to sustainable food and income. A gift of $70 can provide a family with everything they need to start a … Continued
For eight months, the Jesuits in Europe, with the support of Jesuit Mission Australia, have been providing emergency assistance, shelter and opportunity to refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. At times like these, we are called upon as a community … Continued
The ordination at St Mary’s Church in North Sydney on 16 July was a celebration of Brett O’Neill’s journey to the priesthood, with his family and friends joined by many others who had accompanied him over his vocational journey at … Continued
Jesuit Mission Australia has launched a new supporter event to help change the lives of children and at-risk communities in Asia and Africa. One Foot Raised challenges participants to walk and raise funds for Jesuit Mission using a peer-to-peer online … Continued
On 19 May, Jesuit Mission Australia held a Ukraine Emergency Response Webinar about the swift international effort of the Jesuit network in supporting thousands of vulnerable refugees fleeing the crisis in Ukraine. The webinar welcomed special guests and project partners … Continued