Mathias Hariyadi

The 54-year-old bishop of Bandung replaces Cardinal Suharyo at the helm of the Bishops’ Conference, marking a generational change. Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor will be the new general secretary.

An ethnic Dayak, he replaces Bishop Giulio Mencuccini. Now all Indonesian dioceses are led by Indonesian bishops. For Card Suharyo, the new bishop will take care of the good done by his predecessor. His background in philosophy will help him accommodate local wisdoms with Christianity.

After the suspension imposed by Covid, thousands gathered from all 37 provinces of the country for the festival of religious songs. Card. Suharyo: "An important sign of unity in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country like Indonesia".

The Holy See chose an indigenous clergyman to replace 78-year-old Bishop Leo Laba Ladjar. Bishop You has always supported Indonesia’s national unity. Born in Uwebuta, he followed his priestly vocation from a very young age.

Siti Elina was about to break into the government building armed with a gun. The counter-terrorism agency notes the growing recruitment of lone women. The attacker shared Islamist propaganda on social media.

The first celebration took place in 2019 on the initiative of Bishop Paulinus Yan Olla. Two PIME missionaries were also present and they visited Apau Kayan parish, one of the least accessible places in North Kalimantan.

The incident, which occurred at the SMAN 52 Senior High School in North Jakarta, saw the teacher, Edi Sarwono, prevent a student, PI, from running for the student body. As a result, he lost his position as vice principal but he kept his job. This follows a string of similar acts of intolerance in the country’s schools.

The World Health Organisation recently issued an alert warning against four syrups made in India causing similar problems. The first cases were reported in July. According to some experts, deaths could rise in the coming days despite a ban on sales.

The capital is crossed by 13 rivers, the largest being the Ciliwung. Every year, floods cause the evacuation of hundreds of people. Heru Budi Hartono has resumed a plan to upgrade the banks suspended in 2019.

The first two to enter the race are Jakarta Governor Anies Basweden and Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo. While the former is disliked by many in his own party, the latter has gained in popularity thanks to social media and his anti-corruption work.

Condolences from the Indonesian government and Church for the victims of the stampede at the Kanjuruhan stadium. At least 127 have died so far after police fired tear gas at fans who invaded the field. The government will set up an independent investigation team.

They date back to the late 1800s, early 1900s. Earthenware items and the remains of a river transportation system unearthed. A special museum will be created in the future station. The Dutch had equipped the old capital with a streetcar network and canals connecting different neighborhoods.