De Jovem a Ancião: Uma Jornada de Autodescoberta e Serviço ao Próximo
João 21,18: “Na verdade, na verdade, te digo que, quando eras mais moço, te cingias a ti mesmo e andavas por onde querias; mas, quando já fores velho, estenderás as tuas mãos, e outro te cingirá e te levará para onde tu não queiras.” Ao ingressar na Casa de Saúde Irmão Luciano Brandão, fui profundamente […]
Christina’s Journey: Serving Through the Feeding Program in Railaco
In the rural, mountainous region of Railaco in Timor-Leste, families rely heavily on subsistence farming to survive. Crops like cassava, sweet potatoes, vegetables and coffee are staples, but malnutrition has long been a hidden crisis. Here, Mana Cristina Wakini, a mother of seven, has devoted her life to serving children and communities in need through […]
Community Health Education (CHE) Training for Jesuit Social Services (JSS)
From 13 – 19 of November, the staff of Jesuit Social Service (JSS) participated in their first “Training of Trainers” (TOT) program on Community Health Education (CHE). The event marked an exciting milestone for the team, as they take on new skills and strategies to enrich service to local communities. It is evident that God […]
Serving with Faith: The Cartório Staff of Railaco Parish, Ermera
We are thrilled to share with you the inspiring story of the dedicated Cartório (Civil Registry Office) staff in Railaco, Ermera. Committed to serving the community with humility, faith and professionalism, the team reflects on their experiences, challenges and how their work is intertwined with their spiritual journey. A Commitment to Service: Pedro and Anatolia’s […]
Humility and Passion for the Mission
I find myself navigating the delicate balance between humility and passion as I reflect on my current situation at the Formation House. These virtues resonate deeply within me, especially after receiving an email from the rector of Loyola House of Studies. The message detailed the assignments for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year, and I […]
Supporting Health and Faith: The Jesuit Mobile Clinic’s Mission in Railaco
It’s hard to believe that it was 20 years ago when the Jesuit Mission in Timor-Leste established the Mobile Clinic in Railaco to serve God’s people, not only through pastoral work but also by helping the community physically. In 2004, the Mobile Clinic began its work to assist the community around Railaco, who face obstacles […]
Colégio Santo Inácio de Loiola (CSIL) Has Transformed Valerinha’s Visions and Perspective About Her Life and Her Future
Valerinha’s journey at Colégio Santo Inácio de Loiola (CSIL)-Kasait began six years ago, and it has been a transformative experience that has shaped her perspective on life. From her early days in basic education to her current status as a finalist in secondary education, CSIL has provided a nurturing environment filled with good friends and […]
Hopes for Instituto São João de Brito (ISJB) with Fr. Isaías Abilio Caldas, SJ, the new Rector
After 4 years of doing God’s mission in Colégio Santo Inácio de Loyola (CSIL)-Kasait as sign of his obedient to the Regional Superior, Fr. Isaías Abilio Caldas continues God’s mission as a Jesuit at the Instituto São João de Brito (ISJB). This institute was established by the Jesuit Mission Timor-Leste to provide education to Timorese […]
If we do our work with love, even when we are tired, it will bring us joy.
Having been a member of CSIL over three years as Director of Formation and now the Director of the school for ten months, Fr. Calisto remain to have faith in God’s providence. As he said, he always prays before God, in everything he does. “I ask God to watch over my duties and help me accomplish […]
The Essence of Pursue Education in Instituto São João de Brito (ISJB)
In this edition of our newsletter, we’re excited to feature an inspiring interview with Basilio Soares Maia, a dedicated student at ISJB. Founded by the Jesuits, ISJB is committed to training exceptional educators equipped with deep knowledge, professional ethics and, a holistic approach to teaching. Basilio chose ISJB for its comprehensive training methods, which emphasize […]