Covid-19 has spread in all provinces of Indonesia, and has impacted refugees and asylum seekers. Like everyone else at the beginning of the pandemic, they had difficulties obtaining surgical masks and hand sanitisers, and faced the skyrocketing prices of basic … Continued
The Society of Jesus in Indonesia celebrated its first ordination since the pandemic. Four Jesuits received the grace of ordination to the diaconate along with five other candidates from the Semarang Archdiocese, the Congregatio Missionariorum a Sacra Familia (MSF), and … Continued
October is the month of the Rosary. During this month, Indonesian Catholics usually make pilgrimages to Marian shrines, taking their time to make a retreat, give thanks, and ask for grace. However, this year, given the pandemic, pilgrims are unable … Continued
As of 27 September, Covid-19 has infected more than 30 million people worldwide and killed more than one million of them. It has caused the poor to become poorer and the vulnerable to become more vulnerable. Sadly, social distancing is … Continued
Indonesian Jesuits participated in a virtual fun run to help the Archdiocese of Jakarta raise funds for school children. A virtual run is a trend that has become popular in this time of social distancing. There is no starting gun. … Continued
On 20 July, Fr Benedictus Hari Juliawan SJ began his mission as the Provincial of the Indonesian Province of the Society of Jesus. He succeeds Fr Petrus Sunu Hardiyanta SJ who served as Provincial for six years. Fr Benny – … Continued
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and the semester break between philosophy and theology studies, from 27 July to 1 August, scholastics from various provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific attended an online spiritual course presented by … Continued
The Ascension of Jesus Christ has two meanings. On one hand, it is a heartwarming farewell. On the other, it is a moment for missioning. Besides looking up towards the heavens, we are also invited to strengthen the steps we … Continued
Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ has appointed Fr Benedictus Hari Juliawan SJ as the new Provincial of the Indonesian Province of the Society of Jesus. He takes over from Fr Petrus Sunu Hardiyanta SJ who has served as Indonesian Provincial … Continued
Indonesia is the second country in Southeast Asia, after Singapore, with the highest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases as of 22 April. It also has the highest death rate in the region at 8.3 per cent. The government’s social assistance … Continued