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Australian Jesuits Facebook post …
 The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that devastated Myanmar on 28 March caused more than 3,000 deaths. As Jesuit Mission Australia launches its appeal, Fr Girish Santiago, SJ, the Regional Superior of Myanmar, says: “Myanmar has never been more vulnerable. But hope remains. With your continued solidarity – through prayers, awareness, and aid – we can bring light to these shadows.” Find out more here.
Message from Fr Mark Raper SJ …
“Dear Friends,
The catastrophic Sagaing earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar took thousands of lives and destroyed the hopes and homes of tens of thousands more. No Jesuits were hurt in the earthquake and the families of all are safe as far as we know. One of our teachers, Rita Aung, a music teacher for Campion Institute was on a two-day excursion to Mandalay and perished in a collapsed building. Otherwise, our coworkers are all safe.
Jesuits are already engaged with local communities in both Sagaing and Taungoo following on recent flooding. They are in position to give attention immediately to the earthquake victims. Similarly, we have a strong ongoing presence in Taunggyi with the novitiate, the Jesuit Candidates and a college, SAG. Teams from there have swung into action to accompany affected communities in the nearby areas, such as Inlay Lake, Nyaungshwe and Kalaw.
It is not easy for the people of Myanmar to retain hope. This latest catastrophe compounds the suffering already experienced of an army that wages war against its own people and so displaces millions. To take the tiny Catholic Church alone, even before the earthquake, four bishops were and still are refugees, their cathedrals either bombed, burnt or occupied by military.
Thank you to all for your kindness, concern, prayers and for your practical help sent through Jesuit Mission Australia. Â
Mark Raper SJ
Yangon, 8 April 2025“
If you are in a position to do so please consider donating to Jesuit Mission’s Earthquake Appeal for Myanmar.
