East Timor Region (ETR)
Evangelization and mission in the digital age
The second chapter of the De Status Societatis (DSS) elucidates the epochal changes and challenges in the world and the Church. Jesuits worldwide are invited...read more
Fifteen Vietnamese Jesuits ordained to the priesthood
On 2 December, 15 Vietnamese Jesuit deacons responded to God’s invitation and embraced the call to be Jesus’ companions in the priestly vocation, following in...read more
New Superior for the Independent Jesuit Region of Timor-Leste
Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ has named Fr Erik John J Gerilla SJ as the new Regional Superior for the Jesuits in Timor-Leste. Fr Gerilla...read more
“What?! Cute?!”
Since 2005, three years after landing in Timor-Leste, Fr Bong Abad Santos SJ has been feeding malnourished children in the far-flung villages of Railaco. During...read more
The grace of two vocations as missionary priest and doctor
“Welcome to East Timor! Ang inet! Kumain ka na? [It’s so hot! Have you eaten yet?]” greeted a man wearing khaki cargo shorts and a...read more
Building a hope-filled future in Timor-Leste
A few kilometres outside Dili stands Colegio de Santo Ignacio de Loiola (CSIL), the secondary school run by the Jesuits in Timor-Leste. I was privileged...read more
MAGIS 2023 opens in Lisbon
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...read more
A new Jesuit priest in Timor-Leste
The Society of Jesus in Timor-Leste celebrated the ordination to the priesthood of Deacon Domingos Manuel Moreira SJ at the Cathedral of Dili on 3...read more
Twice blessed to be a Jesuit volunteer
Taking the leap of faith for service twice is a gift and a privilege. I am very happy that I am given this opportunity, and...read more