Canadian Jesuits International
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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) supports people struggling for social justice in developing countries & we link this work to education & advocacy in Canada. Visit our website: https://www.canadianjesuitsinternational.ca/
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
November 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso urges young advocates to question policies through lens of the marginalized
Read full story: bit.ly/44bfWGy
Read full story: bit.ly/44bfWGy
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso urges young advocates to question policies through lens of the marginalized
Read full story: bit.ly/44bfWGy
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.
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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.
Around 80 high school and university students from Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver heard Sr. Laura speak at CJI’s Youth for Others Advocacy Symposium at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. The symposium's theme is Women at the Heart of Justice.
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Around 80 high school and university students from Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver heard Sr. Laura speak at CJI’s Youth for Others Advocacy Symposium at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. The symposium's theme is Women at the Heart of Justice.
With these words, Sr. Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso, a Franciscan catechist and a member of Brazil’s Indigenous Kariri people, urged over young Catholics to help protect the Amazon and the world’s natural resources from further destruction.
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
With these words, Sr. Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso, a Franciscan catechist and a member of Brazil’s Indigenous Kariri people, urged over young Catholics to help protect the Amazon and the world’s natural resources from further destruction.
“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.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“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.”
The students — participants in Canadian Jesuit International’s Youth for Others Advocacy Symposium at Saint Paul University in Ottawa — were learning how government works and why advocacy matters.
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The students — participants in Canadian Jesuit International’s Youth for Others Advocacy Symposium at Saint Paul University in Ottawa — were learning how government works and why advocacy matters.
They met with the Speaker of the House, spoke with several Liberal and Conservative MPs, and observed Question Period from the gallery.
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
They met with the Speaker of the House, spoke with several Liberal and Conservative MPs, and observed Question Period from the gallery.
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.
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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
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November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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
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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
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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.
A Franciscan catechist and a member of Brazil’s Indigenous Kariri people, she has devoted over 20 years to championing human rights and environmental justice in the Brazilian Amazon.
Learn more about the campaign/register for events near you: bit.ly/CJIFallCampai...
Learn more about the campaign/register for events near you: bit.ly/CJIFallCampai...
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A Franciscan catechist and a member of Brazil’s Indigenous Kariri people, she has devoted over 20 years to championing human rights and environmental justice in the Brazilian Amazon.
Learn more about the campaign/register for events near you: bit.ly/CJIFallCampai...
Learn more about the campaign/register for events near you: bit.ly/CJIFallCampai...
Sr. Laura also shared moving reflections about her work with Indigenous communities in the Amazon, highlighting the urgent need for solidarity with those most affected by the “economy of destruction” and the commodification of land.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Sr. Laura also shared moving reflections about her work with Indigenous communities in the Amazon, highlighting the urgent need for solidarity with those most affected by the “economy of destruction” and the commodification of land.
In a forum organized by CJI and St. Ignatius Church, Sr. Laura underscored that women across the world stand at the heart of the struggles for life, land, and rights—leading powerful processes of change.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In a forum organized by CJI and St. Ignatius Church, Sr. Laura underscored that women across the world stand at the heart of the struggles for life, land, and rights—leading powerful processes of change.
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.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
November 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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
October 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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!
Learn more & register : bit.ly/CJIFallCampai...
We hope to see you there!
October 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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!
Learn more & register : bit.ly/CJIFallCampai...
We hope to see you there!
CJI Board approves 15 projects for 2025-2026 bit.ly/CJIprojects
October 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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.
October 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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/.../...
* 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/.../...
October 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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/.../...
* 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!
Translation will be available in French. Thank you!
October 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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!
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
October 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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