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Escalating anti-refugee sentiments and actions of governments worldwide leave us in little doubt that it is time for each one of us to take our responsibility in welcoming and including refugees and working to change the political environment for their protection.
World Refugee Day is celebrated every year on 20 June. This international day was designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe, shine a light on their plight, and work together to find long-term solutions to displacement.
On May 31, 2025, we held our first fundraising event. It was the result of our collaboration with the community of Child Jesus (CEJ), a Christian community in Montreal, and the hard work of our many volunteers.
May 2025 was an eventful month for many Catholics following the news of Pope Francis’ death on April 21st. Subsequently, the conclave began on May 7, as the whole world watched eagerly to see if white smoke would soon appear from the Sistine Chapel.
On April 30th, 2025, JRS Canada was invited to the McCord Stewart Museum to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the commemoration of Vietnamese immigration to Quebec and Canada.
The Missionary Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart and of Mary Immaculate, who are more commonly known as The Missionary Oblates of St. Boniface, are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are called to give a preference to the most disadvantaged and respond with audacity, compassion, and joy.
Father Brian Strassburger, SJ, is a Jesuit priest who serves in the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas. He resides near the US-Mexico border where he responds to the pastoral needs in the area, with a particular focus on the migrant community on both sides of the border.
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34. This is one of Jesus’ last words on the cross. But, you might tell me, it’s Easter; why talk about Jesus on the cross now? Because Easter can’t happen if we don’t forgive those who hurt us, or even commit atrocities like Jesus had to endure.
Pope Francis, who consistently called for a world built on fraternity, solidarity and equal dignity for all, is no longer with us. Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) joins people of goodwill everywhere to mourn his loss and to voice determination to keep his legacy of hope alive.
