East Timor Region (ETR)
The enduring strength of the Apostleship of Prayer in Timor-Leste
The beginning of the Apostleship of Prayer in Timor-Leste dates back to the early 1990s, when Portuguese Jesuits introduced devotion to the Most Sacred Heart...read more
Timor-Leste welcomes first Jesuit priest from Ermera
The Society of Jesus in Timor-Leste celebrated the ordination of Deacon Nelinho Maria Jose Alves SJ to the priesthood on 8 June, the Feast of...read more
“Being before doing”
I visited Cebu in the hot, humid month of April. It was my first time back in the Philippines after many years, and this time,...read more
Strengthening our education apostolate
Education delegates from across our Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) gathered in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 April to foster collaboration and synergy...read more
Soibada: Remembering the roots of the Jesuit mission in Timor-Leste
The Jesuits in Timor-Leste celebrate this year 125 years of Jesuit mission in the country. Three Jesuits, under the command of the energetic missionary, Fr...read more
Refining the RWC vision and mission
In a time of cosmetic solutions and weakening commitment to social causes, the recent De Statu Societatis Iesu (DSS) challenges us to reflect deeply: how...read more
Of religious vows and freedom in Jesuit life
For three days, from 24-26 January, novices from the different provinces across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) gathered online to deepen their understanding...read more
A moment of sharing and listening in Girisonta
Girisonta is a place of great significance for the Indonesian Jesuits. It marks both the beginning and end of their Jesuit journeys. The Novice Directors...read more
Fr General Sosa arrives in Timor-Leste
Jesuit Superior General Fr Arturo Sosa has arrived in Timor-Leste for a three-day apostolic journey, from 2 to 4 February. This is Fr Sosa’s first...read more