Through a project supported by CJI and our partner JRS Afghanistan , 380 Afghan women from Herat and Kabul, many uprooted by conflict, are learning traditional carpet weaving, embroidery, and tailoring. bit.ly/3KKorlz

Thanks to you support, Jesuit-run Moran Memorial School in Nepal recently invested in teacher training and activities that increase student’s critical thinking and character formation. bit.ly/48XS4b8

"...Solidarity, though tested, can be one of humanity’s most powerful force for change." bit.ly/4p0WsMh

God isn't impressed by power; He chooses vulnerability and the margins. As Ignatius taught, we find Him in "all things"—even the messy, daily routines of life. 📸: 100 Cribs at the Vatican Merry Christmas! 🎄

We wish you joy & peace this Christmas and throughout 2026!

From all of us at CJI, Merry Christmas!

Donate now: bit.ly/4rYYNKE Your gift will support our Jesuit partners in caring for our common home, promoting human rights and peace, educating marginalized children, and strengthening livelihoods for refugees across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

A call to safeguard human rights: bit.ly/3Mocvq9

Canadian Jesuits International is inviting you into something deeply needed this season. On Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET, CJI will host its sixth annual online Christmas gathering, Canticle of Justice— a concert rooted in solidarity. bit.ly/CJIXmasConcert

The experience of the church in the Amazon has shown that “without synodality there is no integral ecology, and without integral ecology synodality is meaningless,” says Sr. Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso bit.ly/4omYgzd

CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso urges young advocates to question policies through lens of the marginalized Read full story: bit.ly/44bfWGy

We asked some participants at the Canadian Jesuits of International Youth for Others Symposium about what the event meant to them and what they’re planning to carry forward. Listen to what one student from Notre Dame High School in Ottawa has to say.

“Be the protagonists of your own stories. Don’t let anyone steal your dreams and your hope. Be the voice of many who are voiceless.”

Just hours before a crucial House of Commons vote on the Liberal government’s budget last Monday, about 80 Catholic high school and university students witnessed history in the making during a visit to Parliament Hill.

Women are the guardians of justice and life, says Indigenous Franciscan from Brazil who is touring Canada as CJI guest speaker for its education & advocacy campaign, Women at the Heart of Justice www.canadianjesuitsi...

It's that time of year again! Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) warmly invites you to its sixth annual online Christmas Concert, Canticle of Justice: A CJI Solidarity Christmas Concert, on Tuesday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Register now: bit.ly/CJIXmasConcert

On Monday, 10 Nov., CJI guest speaker Sr. Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso, a Franciscan catechist & Indigenous land defender from the Brazilian Amazon, met with NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Manitoba) in Winnipeg.

We’re deeply grateful to Fr. Darly Miranda, SJ, and the parishioners of St. Ignatius Church, Winnipeg, for their warm welcome to Sr. Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso, and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda.

Our Jesuit partners and supporters like you are living the Christmas message of love, joy, and hope — making a real difference across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, writes Executive Director Jenny Cafiso, in her Christmas Appeal message. bit.ly/CJIXmasAppeal2025

Your support helps build community, restores hope, and makes love visible in action. Whatever this year has brought for you, we hope you will give from your gifts and donate to Canadian Jesuit International's 2025 Christmas Appeal: bit.ly/CJIXmasAppeal2025

Indigenous Tseltal communities in Chiapas, Mexico, are bringing back their traditional ways of governance and justice with support from CJI, local Jesuits, and the Indigenous Rights Centre (CEDIAC). Learn more: bit.ly/3I3o3x0

Join us in WINNIPEG this November for one or both events with Sister Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso, a Franciscan catechist and member of Brazil’s Indigenous Kariri people. Learn more & register : bit.ly/CJIFallCampai... We hope to see you there!

This November, don’t miss the chance to hear Sr. Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso—an Indigenous land defender and human rights activist—on her speaking tour with CJI's Women at the Heart of Justice campaign. Register to join events in Toronto, Winnipeg & Guelph: bit.ly/CJIFallCampai...

CJI Board approves 15 projects for 2025-2026 bit.ly/CJIprojects

The CJI Board gathered Oct for its fall meeting. Br. Michael Schöpf, SJ, International Director of JRS, presented on global realities and JRS’s work with the poor & marginalized. The board approved 18 projects, reviewed reports, and advanced key governance matters.

Join us! * 9 NOV, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | St. Ignatius Parish Hall, Register here: bit.ly/4nKkUBX * 10 NOV, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Room 225, St. Paul's College, Register for the in-person event: bit.ly/3WDL4KC or Register to attend via Zoom: ca01web.zoom.us/.../...

Happening via Zoom tomorrow, October 9! If you haven't registered yet, we hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate our 70th anniversary. Translation will be available in French. Register now: bit.ly/CJIat70 Translation will be available in French. Thank you!

Hear from Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso, an Indigenous land defender from Brazil. The evening features an exclusive Canadian screening of The Illusion of Abundance—a film about three brave women in Latin America who defended their lands vs exploitation. bit.ly/42n7cwa

In Honduras, where women face some of the highest rates of violence in Latin America, a volunteer-driven women's group is making extraordinary change happen. bit.ly/47JFg9t

CJI staff visiting our Jesuit partners in Africa have arrived in Zambia! 🇿🇲 In Lusaka, they visited the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection, where they witnessed the work being done to empower citizens to speak up for good governance, transparency, & servant leadership.

CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are continuing their visit with Jesuit partners across Africa. In Nairobi, they visited Fr. John Legge, SJ one of only two Canadian Jesuit missionaries still serving overseas.

This November, Indigenous leader & Amazon land defender Sr. Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso visits Canada as part of our #WomenAtTheHeartOfJustice campaign. Hear her speak on women’s voices, human rights & climate justice. Register now for events: bit.ly/CJIFallCampai...

We were honoured to welcome Fr. Rigobert Kyungu SJ, Provincial for Central Africa Province, and Fr. Paulin Mwibonere S.J, to our Toronto office. Fr. Rigobert is currently visiting Canada, while Fr. Paulin, originally from Kinshasa, DRC, is studying at Regis College.

Hondurans continue to live in a state of uncertainty and instability. according to Fr. Ismael Moreno, SJ, or Padre Melo as he is popularly known. "Defending the land, defending the environment, and defending human rights has become a crime." bit.ly/PMelo

Representatives from @weareCJI @wearecji.bsky.social @irishjesuitsint.bsky.social visited the Mazzolari Teachers Training College in South Sudan, where Jesuits are training 150 teachers every year to fight illiteracy—especially among women & girls.

International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez, along with colleagues from Irish Jesuits International and Jesuit Mission Germany recently had the privilege of visiting the Jesuit-run St, Peter Faber Primary School at Akol Jal.

Human rights defenders in Honduras face violence & displacement—some linked to Canadian mining. Jesuit-led ERIC–Radio Progreso calls on Canadians to stand in solidarity: defending rights there means defending our common home. Read more: bit.ly/467R6HW

"Giving is about more than just logistics. Giving, when it comes from love, is more than charity. It’s an act of faith. Of resistance. Of communion," writes CJI Donor Relations Coordinator Madeline Lunney, in her reflection on The Sacred Art of Giving: bit.ly/CJIGiving

Our summer intern Emma-Angelina Murray Gonzalez says she gained "a deeper commitment to justice and solidarity," after working with CJI. Read Emma's essay about her internship experience: bit.ly/46bHXhp

In Chiapas, Tseltal communities are reclaiming traditional governance + justice systems. With training led by CEDIAC + Jesuits & CJI support, youth & leaders are restoring peace, autonomy & harmony in a region scarred by violence. bit.ly/3I3o3x0

This summer, CJI’s Juan Emilio Hernandez & Tess Sison traveled to Honduras — meeting partners, visiting communities, and listening to stories of courage in the face of injustice. Read their stories & diary on Voices from Honduras and stand in solidarity: bit.ly/CJIHonduras

Through hard work and support from a CJI-funded project of the Jesuit Eastern Africa Province, South Sudanese rural women are changing their lives, one harvest at a time. bit.ly/CJIMAJIS

Executive Director Jenny Cafiso reflects on 70 years of CJI: bit.ly/41uyy35

From August 24–29, CJI participated in the Meeting of the Indigenous Solidarity and Apostolate Network (RSAI) in Cerocahui, Chihuahua, Mexico. Across languages and cultures — voices rose in solidarity, with stories of struggle and resilience, and a commitment to justice and hope.

“We are all the Church. We are all equal.” Sister Laura’s journey—from hidden Indigenous identity to advocate for the Amazon—is a story of faith, justice, resistance, and solidarity. bit.ly/CJIAmazon

Our 2025 Fall Newsletter is here! Inside this issue, you’ll find stories that inspire, challenge, and remind us of the power of collective action and solidarity Take a moment to check it out —you won’t want to miss it. bit.ly/CJIFallNews

CJI's Juan Emilio Hernandez visited our partners at @JRSLAC Latin America & JRS Colombia, who support forcibly displaced families integrating into new communities amid violence. Staff spoke of USAID cuts leading to layoffs & reduced programs—yet their dedication endures.

On Oct 9 at 12pm ET, join us via Zoom as we mark 70 years of living a faith that does justice. From our roots in 1955 to today, CJI has evolved but stayed true to its mission: working with Jesuit partners so that all may live in dignity, with justice and peace. bit.ly/CJIat70

We were honoured to join the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon in Bogotá, with bishops + Cardinal Czerny SJ. This gathering brought together bishops from across the Pan-Amazon region to reflect, discern, and plan the Church’s pastoral journey.

Great time at the 2025 Catholic Women's League Convention in Toronto! Our CJI team connected with CWL delegates Aug 10-13. Loved seeing Catholic organizations come together for social justice & service. Thanks for having us, CWL!