Mass & fellowship 2026: Beginning anew in Christ
On 9 January 2026, members and friends of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Singapore gathered at St Ignatius Hall for the annual Mass & Fellowship, themed “Beginning Anew in Christ”.
Accompanying one another in hope: A JRS lenten evening of prayer and reflection
On the Friday evening of 6 March 2026, 15 Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Singapore members gathered at St Joseph’s Church, Bukit Timah, for an evening of Lenten prayer and fellowship. The programme originally planned for outdoors moved indoors because of the rain.
Two stories, one journey: Reflections from Kampot
From 26 February to 1 March 2026, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Singapore led a 4-day Social Mission Trip to Kampot, Cambodia, in partnership with Jesuit Refugee Service Asia Pacific and Jesuit Service Cambodia. Grounded in care for people and creation, volunteers supported vulnerable coastal communities facing climate-related displacement. The trip deepened awareness that those least responsible for climate change are often most affected, and invited participants to respond with solidarity, hope, and care for our common home. Two young volunteers, Nicole Angelina and Regina Vanda, share their reflections.
Life on hold: The daily struggle for survival
On 2 March 2026, led by Fr. Manoj Kumar Ekka, SJ and Caroline Seow, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Singapore, in partnership with and through the support of its affiliate Jesuit Service Cambodia, visited one of the largest camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Cambodia — the Wat Kandal in Thma Puok District, a pagoda and designated safety centre in Banteay Meanchey province, serving as a temporary shelter for thousands of civilians and displaced families.
