An encounter, no matter how brief or insignificant it may seem, has the power to change someone’s direction in life. It can even lead someone to salvation. The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth led to the “encounter” of Jesus and … Continued
In April 2022, the Reconciliation with Creation network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific initiated a search for young people, who with their team or group, are making a significant contribution to their community through projects that respond to … Continued
On the 100th anniversary of Ignatius College in Yogyakarta on 16 February, the Indonesian Province celebrated the priestly ordination of five Jesuit deacons: Yohanes Deodatus, Fransiskus Asisi Wylly Suhendra, Agustinus Daryanto, Yulius Suroso, and Antonius Siwi Dharma Jati. They were … Continued
As we walked on the muddy footpath between the green rice paddies under a slight drizzle, the mesmerising sound of the adhan echoed above the village. We were heading to the Pesantren Ekologi Ath-Thaariq, an Islam boarding school and farm … Continued
I came to the Discerning Leadership Program as an empty cup. I did not have any knowledge about leadership. The emptiness came from the weakness I felt from my lack of knowledge. Each day, I brought an empty glass into … Continued
In celebration of the 88th birthday of Jesuit cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus of Semarang and Jakarta, Julius Cardinal Darmaatmadja, the Indonesian Province held a special event, called 88+, where Jesuits and companions each ran or walked a distance of 88 … Continued
Youthful energy filled the air of the Kampoeng Media Resort in Yogyakarta, Indonesia as youth ministers from around the Jesuit conference gathered for their biennial meeting from 20 to 24 November. Representatives from 11 countries across Asia Pacific gave updates … Continued
Sahabat Insan, the Jesuit centre for migrant workers in Jakarta, helped raise USD 80,000 to provide infrastructure and facilities support to Sister Laurentina SDP who runs an office and shelter for victims of human trafficking in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara … Continued
Jesuit scholastics at Kolese Hermanum in Jakarta, along with scholastics from Arrupe International Residence in Manila, undertook a workshop on interreligious dialogue organised and led by Fr Greg Soetomo SJ, the Director of the Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Programme (APTEP). … Continued
31 July is a special day for Jesuits and their mission partners as it is the feast of the saint who founded the Society of Jesus. For the Indonesian Jesuits, the feast of St Ignatius of Loyola and the closing … Continued