Last Friday, as our time with our summer interns and volunteers came to an end, we celebrated and expressed our gratitude for their generous contributions of time, talents, and friendship. Thank you, Hasina, Kofi and Dominic! Everyone had a great time, except Kofi, who was unable to attend due to a prior commitment. With thanks to Marcela and Eva for hosting us.

Schools are “spaces for transformation, action, and hope in response to the ecological crisis," according to CJI partner Fe y Alegría. With that in mind, CJI is supporting a Fe y Alegría project that promotes emphasizes socio-ecological justice and the protection of the Amazon and Indigenous territories. Learn more about the project, including how you can support it: Click link in bio

We, at Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), encourage our friends and supporters to join us in praying for those affected by the devastating flash floods that killed more than 360 people on the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. According to Fr. Shajumon Chakkalakkal, SJ, Provincial of the Darjeeling-Nepal Province, among those who have been deeply affected by the deluge include teachers and students in Jesuit schools in the area. CJI has partnered with several Jesuit institutions in Nepal since the first Canadian Jesuits went there several decades ago. “We are deeply concerned about two of our Jesuits in Tipling, a remote part of Nepal. They are totally cut off. We cannot reach them. Roads and bridges have been washed out,” said Fr. Shajumon in an email to CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso. The Jesuits are safe, but lack food, electricity and internet connectivity, and it is not possible to reach them or for them to leave the area. “Many who had gone to work in the neighbouring district are missing or dead. They tell me all the shops are empty of supplies. If connectivity is not established, many will starve.” Click link in bio to read the full article and to support relief efforts in Nepal. @jesuitsglobal @n_js_i #nepal #jesuits #flashfloods Main photo by Paolo Nicolello for Unsplash

During a meeting with young Catholics from the Archdiocese of Genoa (Arcidiocesi di Genova) Pope Leo XIV urged them not to be “couch potatoes,” saying the Church “needs your holy rebelliousness, your pure energy, and your desire to transform situations of suffering into spaces of hope.” By encouraging them to be a driving force in the Church, he offered a compelling vision for youth engagement, writes Dang Khoa Tran, a Jesuit scholastic from Vietnam. He spent a seven-week “field placement” (practical experience) at Canadian Jesuits International as part of his Master of Divinity program at Regis College, at the University of Toronto. Read the full reflection: Click link in bio Photo: Jesuit Media/General Curia Communications Office @jesuitsglobal @regiscollege

In South Sudan, JRS helps refugees rebuild their lives. Martin Adiang was one of those who regained his purpose in life. Click link in bio to read his story.

Thank you to the Toronto Catholic District School Board staff for inviting Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) to the Camp Olympia Leadership Retreat held August 18 to 21, in Huntsville, Ont. CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda and summer intern Hasina Qaderi held a workshop for 38 student leaders, which highlighed the critical role that women play in the advocating for dignity, equality and sustainability. They also held a session on “Taking Action,” where students shared ideas on how Catholic Social Teaching can serve as a guide for helping to address issues facing their communities and the world. The camp’s goal is to develop the leadership skills of students, so they acquire “the knowledge and self-confidence to really make a difference in their schools, community, and the world.” #Jesuits #Canada #TCDSB #CampOlympia #CampO #huntsville #ontario

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is pleased to welcome Kim Gottfried Piché to the newly-created position of Social Justice animator. In this role, Piché will engage with diverse Canadian audiences through collaboration with Jesuit and other partners across the country. Piché has more than 20 years of experience in faith-based organizations, including working as Animator for Development and Peace – Caritas Canada. From 2016 to 2023, she was the English-language Network Coordinator of the Social Justice Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Montreal. Click link in bio to learn more about Kim and her new role. #socialjustice #Jesuits #Toronto #Canada

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our Fall 2026 newsletter is here! Click link in bio. Learn about: * ecological justice and why the climate crisis we face today requires us to recognize our shared future as the basis for collective action; * how our Jesuit partner, Jesuit Refugee Service, is helping refugees to rebuild their lives #Jesuit #dogsofinstagram #newsletter #canada * and more!

Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts. Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. #Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake