East Timor Region (ETR)
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
A strong support network of Jesuit schools
For a few days in November, some of our young Jesuit school leaders in Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and Malaysia travelled to the Philippines to meet and...read more
The power of clean water in transforming communities
Jesuit Mission Australia held a webinar on 9 November about the uplifting impact of the Water Project in empowering rural communities in Timor-Leste. The webinar called,...read more
Helping local communities to help themselves
One of the world’s youngest nations, having achieved formal independence only in 2002, Timor-Leste is still struggling to establish itself after decades of occupation and...read more
Come and See: Two Timorese Jesuits ordained as priests
On the occasion of the closing of the Ignatian Year, the Jesuits in Timor-Leste celebrated the ordination to the priesthood of Deacons Calisto Seco Colo...read more
Fr João Felgueiras SJ: “The Lord is also on the boat!”
Portuguese missionary Fr João Baptista Felgueiras SJ was recently honoured by the presidents of Timor-Leste and Portugal for his dedication to the people of Timor....read more
My “best” Christmas and New Year celebrations
I have been in Timor-Leste for the past five months, and my first Christmas and New Year celebrations have, so far, been the “best” in...read more