“Indonesian independence was not a gift from the colonialists, but the result of a long struggle involving all components of the nation, involving all ethnic groups and all religious adherents,” said Cardinal Suharyo.
Sister Margaretha and other nuns discovered that many youngsters from motorbike taxi drivers, port workers, farmers, and fishermen lacked the necessary skills. They frequently have low self-esteem, lack confidence in society, and no income source.
The papal “visit to Indonesia, Singapore, Timor Leste, and Papua New Guinea has now been moved to early September,” reported America, a monthly Catholic magazine published by the Jesuits of the United States.
“We want to reach out to young people, most of whom are in the digital space. That is why this training was held for young sisters so that they can proclaim the Good News in the language of young people,” explained Sr. Emmanuella CB
Nurhartanto stated, "must prioritize a peaceful, non-violent approach during the campaign period up to the time of the general election and afterwards."
Singkawang, a coastal city and port located in the province of West Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo in Indonesia, ranked the most tolerant city, reported research by a human rights group, the SETARA Institute, based in Jakarta.
“I stipulate that the celebration of Ash Wednesday will be held on Thursday (February 15) from morning to evening. Meanwhile, receiving ashes at the sub-stations can also be done on Sunday, February 19 2024,” said Bishop Hormat.
"With profound sorrow, we inform the Apostolic Nuncio, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Nuns, and all the faithful that Mgr. Anton Pain Ratu, SVD, has passed away at the age of 95," said Father Vinsentiun Wun, SVD.
The meeting on "Walking Together Towards a Peaceful Indonesia" discussed international and domestic peace, poverty, justice, corruption, nepotism, social injustice, discrimination, respecting and honoring women and children, and the role of young people in the church.
"Indonesian bishops' annual gathering takes place during three major events in 2024: the XVIth Ordinary Session of the Synod of Bishops in Rome will end in October; the elections of the president and vice president of Indonesia will take place on February 14; and IBC will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 15, according to Bishop Antonius Subianto Bunjamin, OSC.
According to these leaders, a peaceful resolution is the only viable course of action. Using a peaceful resolution, it is possible to facilitate the achievement of justice, prosperity, and safety in West Papua and avert loss of life.
