Indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has a long history of being a temporary stop and place of refuge for many refugees and asylum seekers. The country has inadvertently become their extended home, where local communities and organisations such … Continued
On 26 January 2022, Kanisius Publishing and Printing (PT Kanisius), a Jesuit apostolate of the Indonesian Province, commemorated a century of dedicated work. Reflecting on Kanisius’ centenary brought us greater awareness and appreciation of the graces and milestones achieved over … Continued
What is the message and call of Laudate Deum for our context in Asia Pacific today? This was the question that guided the online panel discussion on 8 November hosted by the Reconciliation with Creation network in collaboration with Jesuit … Continued
Service Learning Program (SLP) is one of several programmes under the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific. It is attended by students of Jesuit universities around our Jesuit conference. This year, SLP was hosted by Xavier Learning … Continued
The Magis gathering was celebrated in Portugal from 22 to 31 July, then continued with World Youth Day until 6 August. The event saw participation from more than 80 countries worldwide, with nearly 2,000 participants. The main venue was the … Continued
Farming not only connects people to God but also shapes them to be environmentally conscious. This fundamental principle is what guides the Jesuit-run Kursus Pertanian Taman Tani (KPTT) Agricultural Center in Central Java, Indonesia. “The ultimate goal of farming is … Continued
The long-awaited MAGIS 2023 officially opened on 22 July with an enthusiastic welcome for the nearly 2,000 young pilgrims from more than 80 countries, including 225 pilgrims from Asia Pacific. During the welcome ceremony held at the Colégio de São … Continued
As part of the Society’s commitment to a culture of safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults in all Jesuit institutions, the Indonesian Province (IDO) organised an Advanced Workshop on Safeguarding at Griya Paseban Semarang from 12 to … Continued
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
