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Spiritual Director |
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Rev Fr Colin Tan, SJ |
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Country Coordinator |
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Cheong Cheng Guan |
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Gordon Pinto, |
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Robert Hong |
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JRS Singapore supports the work of JRS International and is made up of volunteers who seek to serve refugees all over the world, especially in Asia. JRS’ priorities are in the areas of education, skills training, pastoral and health care, and advocacy for peace and reconciliation.
JRS Singapore has given financial aid, sent volunteers on visits or for short-term voluntary work, and supported projects managed by the local JRS organizations in Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and Africa. |
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JRS was established in 1980 by Fr Pedro Arrupe, SJ, then, Superior General of the Society of Jesus. It is currently operating in over 50 countries. The Singapore JRS was set up by the Jesuit community in Singapore with Fr Colin Tan SJ as the Country Director.
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JRS in Catholic News (PDF Filesize: 2.18MB)
