Jesuit Refugee Service/USA

Jesuit Refugee Service/USA

What Makes Me Feel Safe | World Refugee Day 2026
What Makes Me Feel Safe | World Refugee Day 2026
For World Refugee Day, we asked people across JRS programs around the world a simple question: What makes you feel safe? Behind every response lies the same human desire: to live with dignity, hop...
Until Everyone Is Safe | Catholic Reflections on Refugee Protection | World Refugee Day 2026
Until Everyone Is Safe | Catholic Reflections on Refugee Protection | World Refugee Day 2026
As the world marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Geneva Convention, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) @UsccbOrg invite you to ref...
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | How Do State and Local Policies Shape the Lives of Immigrant Families?
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | How Do State and Local Policies Shape the Lives of Immigrant Families?
Ann Morse, Tobin Williamson, and Isaac Cuevas engage in a conversation on how state and local laws, policies, and practices shape the daily lives and well-being of immigrants and their families. W...
Lidia Bastianich | Full Speech at JRS/USA 45th Anniversary Dinner
Lidia Bastianich | Full Speech at JRS/USA 45th Anniversary Dinner
Renowned chef, author, humanitarian, and JRS/USA board member Lidia Bastianich delivers heartfelt remarks at the 45th Anniversary Dinner of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) in November 2025. I...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres | Full Speech at JRS/USA 45th Anniversary Dinner
UN Secretary-General António Guterres | Full Speech at JRS/USA 45th Anniversary Dinner
On November 13, 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered powerful remarks at the 45th anniversary dinner of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA). In this full-length speech, he honors ...
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | Religious Liberty
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | Religious Liberty
Watch the recording of the Ignatian Migration Dialogue session on Religious Liberty, hosted by Jesuit Refugee Service/USA in collaboration with immigration-ministry partners. This webinar explore...
JRS/USA 45th Anniversary Full Event | Walking With Refugees & Stories of Hope
JRS/USA 45th Anniversary Full Event | Walking With Refugees & Stories of Hope
Experience the full program from the Jesuit Refugee Service/USA 45th Anniversary Celebration — an evening honoring hope, dignity, and the global refugee community. Hosted at Becco in New York City...
JRS/USA 45th Anniversary: Walking With Refugees | Stories of Hope From the Field | Highlights
JRS/USA 45th Anniversary: Walking With Refugees | Stories of Hope From the Field | Highlights
For 45 years, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has walked alongside refugees around the world—offering education, protection, mental health support, and a community of hope. This highlight video captu...
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | Human Dignity, Immigration, & the Response of Faith Comunities
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | Human Dignity, Immigration, & the Response of Faith Comunities
Watch the recording of the second session of the Ignatian Migration Dialogue, hosted by Jesuit Refugee Service/USA. This conversation explores how faith communities can uphold human dignity, accomp...
Court Observation Project Reflection | October Virtual Gathering
Court Observation Project Reflection | October Virtual Gathering
In this October virtual gathering, participants in the Court Observation Project came together to connect, reflect, and share powerful experiences from the field. Led by Fr. Brian Strassburger, S....
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | Federal Litigation
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | Federal Litigation
In this inaugural dialogue, Donald Kerwin (JRS/USA Vice President of Advocacy, Research & Partnerships) is joined by Sam Callahan (Senior Associate, Arnold & Porter, and former Senior Counsel
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | Federal Litigation
Ignatian Migration Dialogue | Federal Litigation
In this inaugural dialogue, Donald Kerwin (JRS/USA Vice President of Advocacy, Research & Partnerships) is joined by Sam Callahan (Senior Associate, Arnold & Porter, and former Senior Counsel
JRS West Africa Regional Director Patrick Etamesor on Impact of U.S. Foreign Aid Withdrawal
JRS West Africa Regional Director Patrick Etamesor on Impact of U.S. Foreign Aid Withdrawal
Patrick Etamesor is the Regional Director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) East Africa. In JRS/USA's recent town hall addressing the impacts of U.S. foreign aid withdrawals, he shared the story of a...
From Maban to the World: A Prayer for Global Justice | Fr. Matt Ippel, S.J.
From Maban to the World: A Prayer for Global Justice | Fr. Matt Ippel, S.J.
Standing in Maban, South Sudan—home to more than 150,000 refugees—Fr. Matt Ippel, S.J. offers a prayer not only for that community, but for justice everywhere. As JRS/USA gathers for a virtual tow...
CST and Work with Migrants and Refugees at a Time of Uncertainty - Keynote Speaker Cardinal Baggio
CST and Work with Migrants and Refugees at a Time of Uncertainty - Keynote Speaker Cardinal Baggio
Hosted by JRS/USA & Center for Migration Studies New York (CMSNY), this conference explored both global and US-focused perspectives during this time of transition and uncertainty. Keynote Addres
Keynote Speaker Cardinal Baggio - Cath. Social Teaching on Migrants & Refugees: A Global Perspective
Keynote Speaker Cardinal Baggio - Cath. Social Teaching on Migrants & Refugees: A Global Perspective
Hosted by JRS/USA & Center for Migration Studies New York (CMSNY), this conference explored both global and US-focused perspectives during this time of transition and uncertainty. Keynote Addres
Freedom to Choose Whether to Stay or Migrate - Part Two
Freedom to Choose Whether to Stay or Migrate - Part Two
Hosted by JRS/USA & Center for Migration Studies New York (CMSNY), this conference explored both global and US-focused perspectives during this time of transition and uncertainty. This panel dis
Freedom to Choose Whether to Migrate or Stay - Part One
Freedom to Choose Whether to Migrate or Stay - Part One
Hosted by JRS/USA & Center for Migration Studies New York (CMSNY), this conference explored both global and US-focused perspectives during this time of transition and uncertainty. This panel dis
CST and Work with Migrants and Refugees at a Time of Uncertainty - Concluding Remarks
CST and Work with Migrants and Refugees at a Time of Uncertainty - Concluding Remarks
Hosted by JRS/USA & Center for Migration Studies New York (CMSNY), this conference explored both global and US-focused perspectives during this time of transition and uncertainty. Speaker: Kelly
CST and Work with Migrants and Refugees at a Time of Uncertainty - Introduction
CST and Work with Migrants and Refugees at a Time of Uncertainty - Introduction
Hosted by JRS/USA & Center for Migration Studies New York (CMSNY), this conference explored both global and US-focused perspectives during this time of transition and uncertainty. Mario Russell,