Canadian Jesuits International
70 Saint Mary St
Toronto, ON
M5S 1J3
Canada
Tel: 416.465.1824
Toll Free (Canada and USA): 1.800.448.2148
Email: cji@jesuits.ca
Statement on Radio Progreso
31 July 2019
The Jesuits of Canada have issued a public statement in relation to a close partner of Canadian Jesuits International in … Read more
- Published in Article
Pan-African youth leadership development
05 June 2019
Pan-African youth leadership development
Africa is by far the world’s youngest continent, with a median age of only 18. Such … Read more
- Published in Article, Newsletter article
2019 Spring and Summer news
22 May 2019
CJI’s 2019 spring & summer newsletter explores an economy of the common good and what it could mean for people … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Y4O Day 2019
25 April 2019
The first Youth 4 Others (Y4O) Social Justice Day of 2019 was held in Toronto on 25 April. It was … Read more
- Published in Youth for others
Tax justice and common good
08 April 2019
Tax avoidance and illicit financial flows deprive African countries of crucial resources needed for development — for health, education and … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
APPEAL for Venezuela
27 March 2019
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) has launched an appeal in response to the crisis in Venezuela.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY! Donate Now!… Read more
- Published in Appeals
Cyclone Idai APPEAL
25 March 2019
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) has launched an emergency appeal in response to Cyclone Idai. We are coordinating our actions with … Read more
- Published in Appeals
2019 Easter Appeal
21 March 2019
Luke’s gospel tells us about two disciples in Emmaus who, after the resurrection, realized that the stranger they had accompanied … Read more
- Published in Appeals, Uncategorized
Bridging Borders success
22 January 2019
Thank you to all participants, donors and volunteers who helped make CJI’s Giving Tuesday “Bridging Borders” campaign a success!
Numerous … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
South Sudan’s Fr Victor-Luke
05 December 2018
With deep sadness, Canadian Jesuits International shares news of the death of Father Victor-Luke Odhiambo SJ, who was murdered by … Read more
- Published in Tributes
2018 Christmas Appeal
03 December 2018
The prophet Isaiah tells us that the coming Messiah will be known by his “justice and righteousness.” This is the … Read more
- Published in Appeals
Champion of Justice
08 November 2018
Padre Melo (Fr Ismael Moreno SJ) of Honduras has been recognized with the Champion of Justice award by the US … Read more
Y4O Day in Hamilton
07 November 2018
On Wednesday, 7 November 2018, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) will host a “Youth for Others (Y4O) – Social Justice Day” … Read more
- Published in Youth for others
Bridging Borders – Tell Ten!
18 September 2018
Join CJI’s Tell Ten campaign called BRIDGING BORDERS this fall in the lead-up to Giving Tuesday on November 27!
You … Read more
- Published in Uncategorized
2018 Fall Newsletter
13 September 2018
CJI’s fall 2018 newsletter celebrates the gifts of young people and examines ways to empower youth. It is available in … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Transformation in Mindanao
05 September 2018
CJI hosted an event called “Transformation through community based healthcare in Mindanao, Philippines” on 19 August 2018 as part of … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Tahoe’s Escobal mine in Guatemala to halt work
05 September 2018
CJI shares news from sister organizations on a high court decision in Guatemala against Tahoe Resource’s Escobal mine. See also … Read more
- Published in News
Concern for Radio Progreso staff
05 September 2018
Canadian Jesuits International shares the concern of the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner in Honduras over the … Read more
- Published in News
Threat against Honduran journalist
27 August 2018
The following editorial from Criterio in Honduras (criterio.hn) concerns a death threat against journalist Sandra Marybel Sánchez, who works at … Read more
- Published in News
Joint call for justice in Guatemala
06 August 2018
Human rights defender Ángel Estuardo Quevedo was killed in the municipality of Santa Rosa de Lima, Guatemala, on 12 July … Read more
- Published in News
Updates from South Sudan
01 August 2018
Canadian Jesuits International is providing the dispatches below to keep friends and supporters up-to-date on developments in South Sudan, particularly … Read more
Gandhi Ashram changes lives
18 June 2018
Gandhi Ashram in India was founded in 1992 by Fr Edward McGuire, a Canadian Jesuit. He was asked by his … Read more
Meeting the Superior General
14 June 2018
Canadian Jesuits International staff greatly appreciated meeting Fr Arturo Sosa SJ before a Mass at Regis College in Toronto on … Read more
- Published in Article
2018 Spring and Summer Newsletter
14 May 2018
The spring and summer newsletter of Canadian Jesuits International is all about human rights. It is available in PDF format … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Youth 4 Others call for action
24 April 2018
CJI’s annual Youth 4 Others – Social Justice Day was held on April 24. This year’s theme was “Youth in … Read more
- Published in Youth for others
Update: Statement on Syria
08 March 2018
The dire situation in Syria continues to dominate the news. Of particular concern are the attacks on people in some … Read more
2018 Easter Appeal
21 February 2018
“Come to the waters!” This invitation to life by the prophet Isaiah is the theme of CJI’s Easter Appeal for … Read more
- Published in Appeals
Ombudsperson success!
24 January 2018
As a member of the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA), Canadian Jesuits International has been actively involved in a … Read more
2018 Winter Newsletter
17 January 2018
This winter newsletter is a special issue reviewing the work of Canadian Jesuits International over the past year with a … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Honduran leaders’ safety
10 January 2018
Only one month after expressing their concern regarding the post-election situation in Honduras, the Jesuit Provincials of English and French … Read more
- Published in News
Provincials’ letter on Honduras
07 December 2017
The Jesuit Provincials of English and French Canada, Fathers Peter Bisson and Erik Oland, have sent a letter expressing deep … Read more
2017 Christmas Appeal
29 November 2017
CJI’s Christmas Appeal this year focuses on livelihood support as integral to the good news announced to the shepherds:
In … Read more
- Published in Appeals
World Day of the Poor
21 November 2017
First World Day of the Poor
Pope Francis named 19 November 2017 the first “World Day of the Poor.” At … Read more
- Published in News
Teach-In for Justice 2017
14 November 2017
In November 2017, 38 Canadian students and educators participated in the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) in Washington, DC. … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Livelihood support: KATC and organic farming in Zambia
13 November 2017
This article is the second in a blog series appearing on the igNation website in November 2017. The series aims … Read more
Comparte: Food sovereignty
01 November 2017
Comparte: On the politics of food sovereignty
The Comparte (“Share”) program of the Jesuit Conference of Latin American Provinces (CPAL) … Read more
2017 Fall Newsletter
18 September 2017
The politics of famine is explored in the latest issue of CJI’s newsletter. It is available in PDF format here: … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Giving Tuesday – Tell Ten!
07 September 2017
“Tell Ten” is CJI’s Giving Tuesday campaign for 2017. It is aimed at spreading the word about support for livelihoods … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Remembering Fr Joe Brennan SJ
30 August 2017
Fr Joseph David Brennan SJ, 1925 – 2017
Joseph Brennan was born shortly before the Great Depression, on September 22, … Read more
- Published in Tributes
Stand for Honduran Jesuit
17 August 2017
Serious new threats against Fr Ismael “Melo” Moreno in Honduras have been made in recent days. They have prompted statements … Read more
- Published in News
Bishops target Canadian mining practices
11 August 2017
On 9 August 2017, the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), the Most Rev. Douglas Crosby OMI, … Read more
- Published in News
Remembering Fr Bill German
07 July 2017
Fr William German SJ, 1925 – 2017
CJI honours the memory of Fr William German SJ, who died at the … Read more
- Published in Tributes
South Sudan: Conflict and famine
16 June 2017
South Sudan: Education amid conflict and famine
Canadian Jesuits International is participating in an interfaith campaign called PRAY-GIVE-SPEAK OUT to … Read more
Famine Relief Appeal
05 June 2017
More than 20 million people in northeastern NIGERIA, SOMALIA, SOUTH SUDAN and YEMEN are experiencing severe food shortages and are … Read more
- Published in Appeals
An evening with Fr Gonzalo Ituarte
01 June 2017
On 30 May 2017, the Superior of the Dominican Province of Mexico, Fr Gonzalo Ituarte OP, shared his experiences in … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Thanksgiving mass for Fr Michael Schultheis
01 June 2017
Fr Michael Schultheis SJ (1932 – 2017)
(For thanksgiving mass and memorial fund information, see below.)
Fr Michael Schultheis died … Read more
- Published in Tributes
2017 Spring and Summer Newsletter
10 May 2017
The 2017 spring and summer issue of Mission News is now available and may be downloaded in PDF format here.… Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Youth 4 Others Day 2017
25 April 2017
On 25 April, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) hosted its fifth annual Youth 4 Others Day with a focus on social … Read more
- Published in Youth for others
Good Friday Walk
25 April 2017
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) participated in the Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for Justice on 14 April 2017. The theme this … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Extractive sector oversight
08 March 2017
Canadian Jesuits International sent the letter below to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau advocating the creation of a Canadian ombudsperson office … Read more
- Published in News
2017 Easter Appeal
06 March 2017
“Faithfully bring forth justice” is the theme of CJI’s Easter Appeal this year. It is based on a Holy Week … Read more
- Published in Appeals
In memory of Diana Brand
27 February 2017
Diana Brand, faithful friend and supporter
Edith “Diana” Brand was a good friend and generous supporter of Canadian Jesuits International … Read more
- Published in Tributes
Statement on refugees
01 February 2017
The following joint statement from the Provincials of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the US was issued on 30 … Read more
- Published in News
2017 Winter Newsletter
18 January 2017
The 2017 winter issue of CJI’s Mission News is now available and may be downloaded in PDF format here.
The … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Diaspora in mission
20 December 2016
On 17 December 2016 Fr Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator SJ spoke on topic “Diaspora as Mission” at the Consolata Missionaries, in Etobicoke, … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Hosting refugees in Africa
20 December 2016
The Regional Director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Eastern Africa, Fr Endashaw Debrework SJ, had a full agenda for … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
2016 Christmas Appeal
30 November 2016
CJI’s annual Christmas Appeal focuses this year on the theme of light shining in darkness, based on the words of … Read more
- Published in Appeals
“Mercy in action” Teach-In
28 November 2016
The 2016 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice was held in Washington DC from 12 to 14 November. CJI led a … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
2016 Fall Newsletter
06 October 2016
The 2016 fall issue of CJI’s Mission News is now available and may be downloaded in PDF format from here.… Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Father Abraham Day
30 September 2016
On 21 September, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) hosted a reception with longstanding supporter Mary Ellen Sullivan to celebrate the Halifax … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
International Assistance Review
09 September 2016
In July 2016, the staff and board of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) collaborated on a response to Global Affairs Canada … Read more
- Published in News
Nepal: Open Doors Day
08 September 2016
CJI hosted an “Open Doors Day” with Fr Bill Robins on 6 September 2016. Fr Bill spoke about the work … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Fr Henry Nunn SJ
17 August 2016
CJI mourns the passing of Fr Henry P. Nunn SJ, who died at the age of 86 in Bangalore, India, … Read more
- Published in Tributes
2016 Spring and Summer Newsletter
25 May 2016
The 2016 spring and summer issue of CJI’s Mission News is now available and may be downloaded in PDF format … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Youth 4 Others Day ’16
26 April 2016
For the fourth year, CJI hosted its Youth 4 Others (Y4O) Social Justice Day. On 26 April 2016, more than … Read more
- Published in Youth for others
Global refugee challenge
19 April 2016
Fr Tom Smolich SJ, International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), joined Canadian Jesuits International for a series of … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
CJI in Good Friday walk
21 March 2016
“I am thirsty.” These words of Jesus on the cross were the theme for the 2016 Ecumenical Good Friday Walk … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Easter appeal 2016
24 February 2016
The Easter Appeal of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) for 2016 is now available and may be downloaded in PDF format … Read more
- Published in Appeals
2016 Winter Newsletter
20 January 2016
CJI’s winter 2016 issue of Mission News is now available and may be downloaded in PDF format from here.
This … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Panel on Syrian Crisis
14 December 2015
Panel discussion on the Syrian crisis
There was a full house for a panel discussion on “The humanitarian response to … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Mercy in Motion campaign
08 December 2015
On 8 December 2015, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) officially put “Mercy in Motion” as a concrete sign of its … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Ignatian Teach-In 2015
21 November 2015
November 7-9, 2015, was the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, an event in Washington, DC, that brought together over 1700 … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
2015 Christmas appeal
13 November 2015
This Christmas we invite you to join Canadian Jesuits International in leading with human kindness! CJI’s 2015 Christmas Appeal is … Read more
- Published in Appeals
2015 Fall Newsletter
24 September 2015
CJI’s Fall 2015 issue of Mission News is now available and may be downloaded in PDF format from here.
This … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Care for Creation Day
01 September 2015
Pope Francis has declared September 1st to be a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, together with … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
RIP Fr Van Walleghem SJ
01 June 2015
In memory of Fr Gerard Van Walleghem SJ
Links
The Darjeeling Chronicle The Globe & Mail The Times of India … Read more
- Published in Tributes
Fr Jack Doyle SJ
27 May 2015
CJI mourns the death of Fr John (Jack) Doyle, a long-term missionary to Zambia. Fr Jack died early on 25 … Read more
- Published in Tributes
2015 Spring and Summer Newsletter
20 May 2015
The 2015 spring and summer issue of Mission News of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is now available and may be … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
Conflict and ecology
11 May 2015
Fr Daniel Syauswa SJ teaches at a Jesuit agricultural and veterinary college in Kinshasa called the Institut Supérieur Agro-Vétérinaire (ISAV), … Read more
- Published in Article
Students for Syria
26 April 2015
Students at Bishop Allen Academy in Etobicoke, Toronto, have raised an amazing $1,200.22 to assist refugees from Syria. They held … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
2015 Easter Appeal
11 March 2015
The 2015 Easter Appeal of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is now available and may be downloaded in PDF format from … Read more
- Published in Appeals
Teach-In for Justice
29 January 2015
A Canadian delegation of students and educators from six Canadian Jesuit apostolates participated for the first time in the Ignatian … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Hope in Syria?
27 January 2015
On 16 December 2014, Fr Nawras Sammour SJ spoke about the current crisis in Syria to a large gathering at … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
Fr Tshering visits Canada
26 January 2015
Fr Kinley Tshering SJ, the Provincial of Darjeeling, India, spent a busy two weeks in Canada in November. He spoke … Read more
- Published in Community engagement
In memory of Robert Gaudet
26 January 2015
Robert (Bob) Gaudet died peacefully on 7 November 2014, after a brief struggle with cancer. His life was marked by … Read more
- Published in Tributes
2015 Winter News
21 January 2015
The 2015 winter edition of Mission News of Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is now available and may be downloaded in … Read more
- Published in Bridging Borders
2014 Xmas Appeal
14 January 2015
The latest Christmas Appeal from Canadian Jesuits International may be downloaded in pdf format from here.
Like Jesus at his … Read more
- Published in Appeals
25 years in Duncan, BC
11 January 2015
Twenty-five years ago, Kitty Sarton and a small group of fellow parishioners at St Edward’s Church in Duncan, BC, organized … Read more
- Published in Community engagement