Food Security Program in Matata
Meet Cristina Clotilde da Costa, one of the beneficiaries of our Food Security Program in Matata, Railaco. Cristina is a mother of two, and her family depends on farming for their livelihood. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn new farming methods from the Food Security team, especially techniques for planting vegetables. “I […]
“We cannot focus only on the disease — we must focus on the person.”
A Journey of Growth and Gratitude — Dr. Sofia’s Experience Dr. Sofia shared her deep gratitude for the opportunity to advance her training in Family Medicine through a two-week on-site program in Cambodia. The experience, she said, was both professionally enriching and personally transformative. During her time at Mercy Medical Center (MMC) Cambodia, Dr. Sofia […]
Umbelina’s Journey with NOSSEF
From Nun to Teacher – A Vocation of Service For Umbelina, both being a nun and being a teacher are vocations close to her heart. In 2009, she professed her first vows with the Franciscan Jesus Mary Congregation (FCJM), but her family did not support her dreams to be a nun. A year later, she […]
MISSIO DEI as a mission of LOVE and WITH COMPANIONS
A personal reflection on my summer apostolate in the Bukidnon Mission Greetings from Manila, Philippines. God is good and full of surprises! This has been the phase that I have held onto since I joined the Society of Jesus. I believe that God, who is good, continues to surprise me all the time so that […]
From the Classroom to the Community: Laura’s Laudato Si’ Journey
Laura, an 11th-grade student at CSIL, first encountered Laudato Si’ while studying at Maria Auxiliadora School in Comoro. What began as a lesson quickly turned into a personal mission to bring its message of caring for our common home into her community. Today, her Action-Oriented Learning project is centered on Laudato Si’, and she has […]
Walking Together in Hope: The Journey of Daniel de Araujo in Education
Daniel de Araujo is not just a teacher, he is a guide, a mentor and, a believer in the transformative power of education rooted in faith. At 36 years old, Daniel lives with his family in Railaco, near the local church, where his life is closely tied to both community and spiritual values. Since 2020, […]
Learn New Things Beyond the Classroom(A Journey of Billia at CSIL)
Colégio Santo Inácio de Loiola (CSIL)-Kasait is one of the Jesuits’ education projects. The school has brought many positive impacts to the young generation, not only for themselves but also for the community where they live. Billia Odete Faria Freitas, a 16-year-old student currently in Grade 11C, studying in the Science and Technology field, has […]
Elsa’s dedication reflects the heart of JSS’s mission
Jesuit Social Service (JSS) is proud to highlight the impactful work of Elsa Pinto, who has been a dedicated Jesuit collaborator for the past three years. Through the Food Security Program, Elsa works hand-in-hand with local communities to bring meaningful, lasting change. Elsa’s work reaches across communities in Railaco, three schools and into two villages […]
Be “Men and Women for Others” Through Laudato Si’
Leila Marques Alves Belo, a Grade 11C student from Colégio de Santo Inácio de Loyola (CSIL), has been part of the Loyola family since the 7th grade. What she values most about her school is not only the academic knowledge it provides but its deeper mission of forming “men and women for others.” As she puts it, “Most […]
A Memorable Visit to Candomblé
I am delighted to share the profound experience I had during my recent visit to a Candomblé temple in Belo Horizonte. It was not just a cultural encounter, but a deeply spiritual and eye-opening moment that left a lasting impression on me. To begin, let me briefly explain: what is Candomblé? Candomblé is a religion […]