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The Jesuit NGO Migra Studium has launched the "Hospitalaris" campaign, with the aim of getting 100 families in Barcelona to welcome a migrant, asylum seeker or refugee, into their home for 3 months. During this time,

With the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) to be unveiled soon, the conference Social Ministries core team reviewed insights gained over the last few years to help guide plans and programmes for the next few years.

In January, a delegation of representatives from the Midwest Province, including Loyola University Chicago’s Institute for Environmental Sustainability and St. Thomas More Parish (St. Paul, Minn.), visited the Kohima Region to explore possible areas of mutually beneficial exchange.

The Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network (REPAM), of which several Jesuit organizations form part of, released its most recent report on the current human rights situation in the Amazon.Over 300 pages, the report documents abuses and violations of the rights of women and children.

Jean Denis, the Jesuit Superior of Haiti writes, “The country's political and social situation is increasingly explosive, and the population, left to its own devices, has been trapped at home for fear of being in the wrong place at the wrong time…

he Center opened its doors as a 24-hour shelter between Jan. 29 and Feb. 1. “We are keenly aware of our mission to protect and serve our most vulnerable members of society”, shared Anne Blake, chief administrative officer.

In November 2015, the collapse of San Marco dam killed 19 people and caused the worst environmental disaster in Brazil’s history.JiM network denounces the impunity given to such companies, demands justice, corporate accountability and full compensation for the victims.

As I write this, over 7,000 Honduran migrants including children have crossed the Guatemalan and Mexican borders and are marching toward the United States border.

Working for and with the poor and marginalized brings abundant graces but not without challenges and moments of hopelessness and desolation. However, with prayer and dedication, we learn from each other and support one another and find the support of the loving God who leads us on our journey.

Hundreds of Hondurans joined the migrant caravan that left San Pedro Sula on 16 January hoping to reach United States. Radio Progreso accompanies the route of the third caravan leaving from Honduras. In their testimonies, the people clearly state that they leave the country because of the situation of violence, insecurity and lack of employment.