The Widya Mandira Catholic University (UNWIRA) in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT), has installed Fr. Stefanus Lio, SVD, as its new rector for the 2025–2029 term.
A local government in Indonesia has named a street in Semarang, the capital of Central Java Province, “Yusuf Bilyarta (YB) Mangunwijaya Street” after a Catholic priest, in recognition of his work among the poor and marginalized.
The 10th anniversary commemoration of the encyclical Laudato Si’, organized by the Bogor chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movement Indonesia and the GLSI (national working team of the Laudato Si’ Movement Indonesia), was held on 5–7 September 2025 and proceeded smoothly.
A coalition of civil society groups on Indonesia’s Flores Island has rejected a recent report by a provincial task force on controversial geothermal energy projects, claiming it misrepresents community sentiment and excludes those most affected.
As tensions rise over geothermal energy development on the island of Flores, the Catholic Church in Indonesia has once again joined hands with local communities and civil society in a united, prayerful stand to protect both people and creation.
The Beatae Maria Virginis Cathedral Parish in the Diocese of Bogor, Western Indonesia, organized a two-day youth camp on July 5–6, 2025, under the theme “Pilgrim of Hope, Humanitarian Service, and Guardian of Diversity.”
In a powerful display of Catholic faith and local tradition, thousands of faithful in the Diocese of Ruteng, Flores, Indonesia gathered to celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).
What does it take to become a champion? For the young swimmers of Syuradikara Catholic High School, the answer is not just talent, but resilience, faith, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim country by population. The number of its Muslim people is even bigger than the combined Muslim populations of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq.
The Indonesian Catholic Lecturers Association (ICLA) celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Satya Negara Indonesia University Auditorium in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the theme “Serving with Love, Working for the Nation.”
The couple offered a plant and planted it in the churchyard at the time of their wedding Mass. Besides, they also gave plant souvenirs to all guests who attended their wedding reception.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says Catholics can adapt quickly as he officially opened the Ecclesiastical Choir Fest (PESPARANI) in Jakarta on October 2.
