News and Stories
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.
Riad Hilal and his son Georges are refugees from Syria. They arrived in Canada in 2022 with their family. Since 2018, the father and son have shared a passion that followed them from their country of origin: producing homemade chocolate.
Dear friends of JRS Canada,
We are pleased to invite you to our first fundraising event.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Église Sainte-Cécile, 7360, avenue Henri-Julien.
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, a sugar shack outing was organized by the Jesuit Refugee Service of Canada. The aim of this activity was to promote the integration of the refugees we sponsor.
The Congregation of Notre-Dame of Montreal (CND) was founded in the 17th century in Ville-Marie (Montreal) by Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys. It was the first non-cloistered religious community of women in North America.
From 24 to 26 February, Norbert Piché, our Country Director, and Tevfik Karatop, our Project Manager visited Matane, Quebec, to facilitate three sessions of our simulation exercise, A Journey into Exile.
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.
