World Refugee Day Events 2009

“The fact that JRS is present here,” a refugee told Fr Magriñá, “means that the world has not forgotten us.” And it is not only a question of being with them, Fr Magriñá continues, “but also to work for definitive solutions, structural processes, defending their rights at the national and international levels, for that is also part of the Society’s mission”… But Fr Magriñá ends the interview by insisting that the peculiar characteristic of the Jesuit Refugee Service is “to accompany and to be with the people, and that means much more than simply offering them services”.   More...

JRS, a Source of my Consolation
Upon my resignation as General of the Society of Jesus, I want to express once again my gratitude to JRS and its collaborators, refugees, lay people, religious and Jesuits. Throughout my 24 years as General, this social apostolate of the Society of Jesus has been a source of deep consolation. The prophecy of Fr. Arrupe in the letter he sent to the Provincials establishing JRS in 1980 has been proven right: assisting refugees will be a privilege and, in turn, will bring great blessings to ourselves and our Society.    More...

The communication team for the General Congregation was talking with Father General some weeks ago. Here you can read some excerpts from this interesting conversation.   More...