Jesuits in South Asia (JCSA)

Deepening understanding of perspectives on theology in Asia
The Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific has published a collection of lectures by world-renowned theologian Fr Michael Amaladoss...read more

Over 3,000 people join prayer vigil to heal crises in Myanmar and India
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific and the Jesuit Conference of South Asia with religious and lay leaders from around the world united in prayer...read more

Born as a missionary in Cambodia
Fr Rajat Purti SJ pronounced his Final Vows at the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Battambang on 4 January. A Jesuit...read more

We stand with Stan
Many of us have been inspired by Fr Stan Swamy SJ through his talks and writings as the former director of the Bangalore Indian Social...read more

Jesuit Conference of South Asia calls for National Day of Solidarity for Fr Stan Swamy
Human rights defender Fr Stan Swamy SJ has been taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India for alleged Maoist links. Fr...read more

How a Swiss doctor and a Swiss volunteer changed my thoughts about leprosy patients
I joined the Jesuits as a lay brother in 1960. I did my Novitiate and Juniorate at Vinayalaya, Mumbai, India. In those days we had...read more

Fr Paul Jackson SJ: A man of patience, perseverance and prayer
Fr Paul Jackson SJ was an Australian missionary to Hazaribag and applied to Patna Province. He died in Patna, India, on 5 July 2020. Fr...read more

“You give them something to eat”
When I see much of the relief work being done for Covid-19, I notice that most of what is reported is the giving out of...read more

Jesuits of South Asia appeal for help for migrant labourers
Millions of Indian migrants who have left their villages to work in the cities now find themselves stranded with no job or money since the...read more