Clean Water, Dignified Living: New Facilities Handed Over in Aldeia Numboko
Location: Aldeia Numboko, Suco Leolima, Hatudo – Ainaro Municipality [June 6, 2025] Jesuit Social Service (JSS) – Timor-Leste, through its WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program, officially handed over newly constructed water and sanitation facilities to the local community of Aldeia Numboko. This vital project brings transformative change to families who have long faced water […]
25 Years of CPA: Bridging Voices, Building a Nation
Celebrating the Journey of the Casa de Produção Audiovisual (CPA) in Timor-Leste. For 25 years, the Casa de Produção Audiovisual (CPA) has been a dynamic presence in Timor-Leste — committed to making media relevant and meaningful to the needs of the Timorese State, Nation, and most importantly, its people. Through the unwavering support of the […]
Empowering Local Communities Through Faith and Health
[Eva and Georgina Represent Timor-Leste at CHE Conference in Malaysia] Representing the Community Health and Education (CHE) team at Jesuit Social Service–Timor-Leste, Dra. Eva de Jesus and Georgina Soares recently attended an international CHE conference in Penang, Malaysia. Joined by 58 participants from over 16 Southeast Asian countries, the event brought together Christian communities, NGOs, […]
A Journey of Formation and Gratitude
Personally, since I arrived in the Philippines last January, I have experienced a period of grace and personal growth over the past four months. I have genuinely felt happy and appreciated my formation at the Loyola House of Studies, not only for the academic aspects but also for the spirit of brotherhood and dedication among […]
Dircia’s Transformation Through Ignatian Values
Meet Dircia Martins, a 12th-grade student at NOSSEF (Nossa Senhora de Fátima)-Railaco Secondary School. She is very happy to be able to pursue her studies at NOSSEF. According to her, NOSSEF feels like a second home because the school environment is like a family and, she has good friends who are always there to support […]
ETR Formation Cluster
Almost one month after the Education Cluster meeting, from May 29–31, the Regional Superior convened all Jesuit formators in the region for the Formation Cluster meeting held at Salão St. John Paul II, Comoro, Dili. Attendees included Fr. Philip Heng, SJ (Novice Master), Fr. Edgerio Martins, SJ (Formator for Juniors and Novices), Fr. Marito Monteiro, […]
Pre-Regency Training
[ Xavier School San Juan and Nuvali, Manila, Philippines] What does it mean to be a teacher? How can we help our people? How can education save souls of others? Seven Jesuit scholastics from the Asia Pacific, residing at the Loyola House of Studies in Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, recently underwent three days of […]
“Character Comes First”: A Student’s Voice on Growth and Transformation
“If we want our school to grow and improve in the future, we must focus on shaping students’ character. If a student has good character, he or she will be more willing to contribute to the school’s development.” Said Betinho da Costa Ramos (17), Grade 11 student, at Colégio Santo Inácio de Loiola (CSIL), Kasait. […]
A Joyful Milestone: First Vows of Three Novices in East Timor Region
April 29, 2025 marked a significant milestone for the Society of Jesus in East Timor Region, as three dedicated novices professed their First Vows at the Novitiate Manresa in Lahane, Dili. This joyful occasion was the fruit of years of spiritual formation, prayer and commitment under the guidance of Fr. Philip Heng, SJ, a devoted Jesuit […]
“Mary, Jesus’ Mother — Be My Mother”
My journey with Our Lady began in 2010, when I was just 7 years old. At that time, my understanding of faith was still very simple. In my young mind, I thought that Mary was God. I was studying at Amigos de Jesus primary school in Dili, and every May we prayed the Rosary or […]