Rooted in service: A Jesuit gathering on migration, faith, and fellowship

The Scholastics and Brothers Circle recently held its annual gathering over Christmas, hosted by the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality in the Philippines. Forty-five Jesuits in formation from around the conference (including representatives from North America and Europe) gathered for … Continued

Appreciating the social dimension of the mission of the Society of Jesus

The global scope of the Society’s mission was clearly evident at the Scholastics and Brothers Circle meeting held from 23 to 30 December at the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality-Jesuit Retreat House in Cebu City. Of the 50 participants, including … Continued

The heart of the boy who offered five loaves and two fishes: Cultivating a relationship of trust for peace, migrants, and refugees

In the latter half of September, I accompanied 11 young people from Japan to a peace camp called “Youth Peace Festival”, where they interacted with Korean youth. Throughout the pandemic, our group in Japan had been communicating online with Fr … Continued

Jesuit networks rally emergency support for Ukraine

In response to the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, Jesuit Mission Australia has launched a Ukraine Crisis Appeal to support those who are facing extreme injustice and conflict. The appeal will provide emergency shelter, food, and essential items, medical escorts, … Continued

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 January.  The aim was to provide guidance in understanding, preventing and eradicating the trafficking of … Continued