Jesuit Lenten Podcast Series
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 This year's Jesuit Lenten Series is titled, ‘Voices of Hope: The Catholic Church in a secular world'.
Bishop Greg O'Kelly will be speaking at a special Lenten Series breakfast organised by Immaculate Conception Parish in Hawthorn on 4 March.
Click here for more.
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 The Australian Jesuits offer their prayers and support to the thousands of families affected by the tragic earthquake in Haiti. We join the rest of the Church in mourning all those who have perished, including Port-au-Prince Archbishop Serge Miot.
Jesuits in Haiti, along with staff from Jesuit Refugee Service, are contributing to the relief efforts in the country. Jesuit Mission has launched an appeal to provide funds for their efforts. Read more.
American Jesuit Fr Pedro Sanchez says the deterioration of law and order, and the loss of vital government infrastructure, are two of the biggest issues facing the country. Read more.
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 Jesuit organisations and friends are being encouraged this Christmas to think about a gift that is not only delicious, but also helps provide valuable opportunities to young people who need them.
Abbotsford Biscuits has released an enticing range of Christmas hampers and gifts, as the organisation continues to work towards its goal of becoming a fully self-sustaining commercial enterprise.
To place your order, go to www.abbotsfordbiscuits.com.au.
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 In National Vocations Awareness Week, we feature a Q&A with Alan Wong, who took his first vows as a Jesuit earlier this year.
Read more ...
For more information about Jesuit vocations, visit www.jesuitvocation.org.au.
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Father Edward Norbert Olsen SJ (1930-2009)
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 Father E. Norbert Olsen, who died on 10 May 2009, aged 78 years, was a
generous Jesuit noted for his inquiring mind, wide reading and keen
wit.
Fr Chris Gleeson remembers a priest with an engaging quirkiness
that he never lost.
Click here for more.
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Jesuit Social Services Annual Dinner
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 More than 450 people turned out for the Jesuit Social Services Annual Fundraising Dinner on 28 March 2009. Speaking on the night, CEO Julie Edwards spoke about the organisation's track record of engaging with communities by building relationships.
'It’s the way of listening, heart to heart, to what’s said and what’s unsaid.'
Click here to read her speech.
Find out more about Jesuit Social Services' programs.
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Prayers for families affected by tragedy
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 The Australian Jesuit Province offers its prayers for families affected by the bushfire tragedy in Victoria.
Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ says words like courage, generosity, prudence, empathy, compassion and solidarity come to mind when reflecting on the response of those involved in defending homes and livelihoods. Read more.
The St Vincent de Paul Society has launched an appeal to support families in rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the fires. Donate here.
You can also donate to the Melbourne Archdiocese's appeal, here.
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Official Decrees from General Congregation 35
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 The documents of the 35th General Congregation of the Society of
Jesus, including an historical introduction, are now available for all.
These documents provide some clear characteristics for the Society's
mission today.
Click here for an overview of the decrees from the Loyola Institute, exploring
what the documents offer for Jesuits and non-Jesuit companions in
ministry.
The full decrees can be found here.
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 A dance troupe from Cambodia will be performing
in Australia early
next year, in a tour to foster friendship and introduce the Jesuit
Mission-assisted work that is taking place in a country recovering from
decades of war.
Some 13 young dancers, mostly 17 and 18 years of age, accompanied by
singers, musicians, dance teachers, chaperones and instructors will
visit and perform in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sevenhill in the Clare
Valley and Melbourne in March and April 2008 at schools, parish halls
and in public arenas.
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