Indonesia
Indonesian Jesuits highlight convergence in the digital era
At the International Congress for Jesuit Education, Fr General Arturo Sosa said, “The Internet and social networks have changed how humans think, react, communicate and...read more
Not just numbers but people with dignity
Indonesia hosts some 14,000 refugees from countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia and Iraq. They arrive in Indonesia hoping to be approved for third-country resettlement,...read more
JCAP on dialogue with Islam: turning visions into action
Interfaith dialogue is not for the faint-hearted. The challenges that come with the territory are many and difficult. Successful initiatives are usually sustained by visions...read more
An interreligious jamboree on ecology and humanity
Ecology and diversity are important issues in Indonesia. Thus, an interreligious jamboree held recently in West Java attracted more than a hundred people from various...read more
Renewing commitment to the mission
“We grieve with the earth and the poor. We feel strongly that change and conversion will not take place without a real encounter with God,...read more
“I proclaim Your love joyfully”
Eight deacons of the Indonesian Jesuit Province chose these words as the motto of their ordination to the priesthood on July 31, the feast of...read more
Raising awareness on the dangers of human trafficking in Indonesia
The Migrants and Refugees Section of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development published a 36-page document on “Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking” in...read more
In the Lord’s company
Nine Jesuit novices, coming from various places in Indonesia, pronounced their First Vows on June 24 at St Stanislaus Church, Girisonta, Ungaran. This year’s cohort...read more
Teamwork: An Ignatian way of leading
Ignatius placed great importance on good relationships. The Ignatian way of proceeding is marked with listening to each other and engaging in communal discernment in...read more