Welcome
Welcome to Jesuit Mission. Through the pictures and stories here we hope that you may come to know more about our work for the poor in the developing world. Through your support and solidarity you can share in our mission of building bridges across religious, cultural and social divides.
As the Mission Director I am privileged to see first hand the wonderful work being done by Jesuit Mission and to convey to all of our overseas workers the encouragement and support of thousands of friends. In addition to our work in India we are also working in a number of other countries including Cambodia and East Timor, two of the poorest countries in the world, both of them ravaged by years of war. Read more from the Director >>>
Appeal for Haiti earthquake victims
Jesuit Mission has launched an appeal for assistance for victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti and would be grateful for your support. Tax deductible donations can be made to the Jesuit Mission Haiti Earthquake Appeal by calling 02 9955 8585 or you may send a cheque by post to PO Box 193 North Sydney 2059 or donate online here. (choose Greatest Need from campaign drop down menu).
The Jesuits have a number of ministries in Haiti and we are fully mobilised in the relief effort which will be co-ordinated through Jesuit Refugee Service Dominican Repulic. Jesuits in Haiti are part of the French Canadian Province of the Jesuits.
Jesuits in Haiti were spared the worst consequences of the earthquake that has killed up to 200,000 people. One Jesuit was injured in the earthquake but none were killed. One of our buildings was destroyed and others suffered some damage. Generally we are in a good position to help the masses of suffering people around us.
Thank you for your compassion and generosity for the suffering people of Haiti.
Volunteer honour
Jesuit Mission supporter and Xavier College Old Boy Dr Terence Horgan was recognised for his service to the community during the recent Australia Day honours.
Dr Horgan, from St Ives in Sydney, was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his efforts in raising money for Jesuit Mission through the Old Xaverian's Association.
Interviewed this week in the North Shore Times, Dr Horgan said he is part of a team of ex-Xavier students who work together to raise money for the Jesuits.
‘It's really just like a social club that helps others,' said Dr Horgan.
The group's annual car raffle is drawn at the Indian Bazaar at Riverview in Sydney. Last year, the raffle raised $45,000 for Jesuit Mission.
Gift Catalogue - available
By request from donors, Jesuit Mission now offers Gift Cards, for that donation-in-lieu of a gift at birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or for your own special reasons. The Gift Catalogue describes how the gifts are applied in Health, Education and Rural Development programs. Three levels of gifts in each program explain typical uses for each donation. Pictured left is the Rural Development gift card. Download the catalogue, or phone (02) 9955 8585 to request one by post.
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