Indonesia hosted a leaders’ summit for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta on 24 April to discuss the crisis in Myanmar. The Jesuits in Jakarta, indeed the global Society of Jesus, have been praying for the people … Continued
Although St Ignatius of Loyola is considered the founder of the Jesuits, he was not alone. The Society of Jesus was established by a group of men – St Ignatius and six of his friends, known as the First Companions. … Continued
Fostering a safe and supportive environment, especially where children and vulnerable people are concerned, has been at the forefront of the mission of the Society of Jesus. It is in fact one of three important matters entrusted by General Congregation … Continued
The Indonesian Province of the Society of Jesus rejoiced with eight of their men who pronounced their Final Vows on two separate occasions. At the start of the year, 1 January, on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, five … Continued
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is a top priority of the Society of Jesus. Every Jesuit has an important role in creating and maintaining an environment that provides a safe space for anyone to grow … Continued
Dewanto House (Wisma Dewanto) is a Jesuit residence located in the midst of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta. Originally a picturesque two-storey Dutch house built in 1919, it is home to two priests, five Indonesian and two Myanmar scholastics in their philosophy … Continued
After a year of assimilating and implementing the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs), the Indonesian Jesuit Province has rolled out a series of videos showing the preferences in action by Jesuits and collaborators. Each episode shows how the UAPs have motivated … Continued
The Puskat Film Festival went entirely virtual in 2020. Now in its sixth year, the festival, also known as the Ruedi Hofmann Media Awards, drew in hundreds of young filmmakers, teachers, students, nuns, and seminarians from across Indonesia for virtual … Continued
Schools have taken a hard hit during the pandemic. Private Catholic schools serving families from middle to low-income groups are experiencing the impact as operating funds have dried up following an economic contraction. To respond to the situation, Indonesian Catholics … Continued
In line with the second Universal Apostolic Preference–walking with the excluded, the poor, the outcasts, those whose dignity has been violated, in a mission of reconciliation and justice–Sanata Dharma University (SDU), the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia … Continued