News and Stories
The current U.S. administration has taken many actions since January 20th that have upended many lives in the U.S. itself but countless others abroad, including Canada.
From February 10th to 14th, I visited the Mexican-American border near Brownsville, Texas, as part of meetings of the Jesuit Migration Network of Canada and the United States.
Minh Lê, her mother and two sisters arrived in Canada as refugees from Vietnam in March 1980. They fled Vietnam’s totalitarian communist regime by boat during…
Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as the celebration of love and friendship. However, its significance cannot be limited to these aspects alone.
On Saturday, January 25th, 2025, Jean Gardy Joseph, our community worker, organised a potluck meal along with the JRS Canada team and the refugee committee.
In 2023, the Religious of Jesus-Mary accepted the invitation of our National Director, Norbert Piché, to become involved in our mission for refugees. In this interview, they answer why?
In December 2024, during two of our visits at the homes of refugees who are sponsored by the Jesuit Refugee Service in Canada, our team identified a critical need for refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo: warm winter coats.
We associate Christmas with family gatherings, exchanging gifts, good food, and for some people, the birth of Jesus. I remember as a young boy getting ready for Christmas. My mother would prepare food that could be frozen well in advance.
The month of October concluded with a training session entitled “Mission & Identity” offered to our team by Eric Goeh-Akue from JRS International. During this event, we took the time to pause and reflect deeply on our mission. Read more.
