Mathias Hariyadi

The KWI is marking its 90th anniversary. Cooperation is boosted by sending priests on 'mission' in remote areas. For Card Darmaatmadja, "the KWI is a 'forum' in which everyone can share experiences and receive support in their mission."

For the past five months Fr. Titus Budiyanto, a native of Sumatra, has worked in the parish of St. Peter in Kampung Bupul in the Diocese of Merauke. The Marian month of October, "a source of spiritual reconciliation among the faithful". On the evening of 31, the eve of All Saints, he baptized 20 children.

The country's largest moderate Muslim organisation joins the Catholic Church in saying no to abortion. New regulations would allow the latter under certain conditions.

In choosing his collaborators the head of state has paid attention to moral integrity and professionalism. Praise for the choice of two technocrats in key positions of the economy. Resentment of the presence of (too many) elements close to the former President Sukarnoputri. Country gives Joko Widodo “conditional support" and expects tangible results in education, health and infrastructure.

Promoted by the archdiocese, the faithful of the six official religions recognized in the country take part in the initiative. A documentary film on Cardinal Darmojuwono, markingthe centenary of his birth, will be broadcast. Indonesian priest: diversity is a "wealth" from which "we learn".

The 53 year old carpenter's son, a former governor of the capital, is now the 7th President of Indonesia. He intends to revive sea trade and preserve the principle of "neutrality" in foreign policy. Thousands of people celebrate the swearing in ceremony. For the first lady he remains a "simple and hardworking man."

The event was held in the parish of St. Joseph in Sidareja. The aim of the initiative is to strengthen the morale and support children in their journey of faith. Indonesian priest, many attend public schools, where they are the subject of "hostile acts" of companions.

In the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio and hundreds of priests, the statue dedicated to the Spanish Jesuit was inaugurated. A hotbed of violence in the past, the area is essential to promote the message of coexistence. Muslim governor of the Moluccas: "Diversity is a blessing that should not be eliminated, but maintained and preserved".

A district in West Nusa Tenggara Province opens the door to "multiple families". Paying a US$ 80 fine will suffice to get another wife. For the district's top official, this will reduce graft among public officials charged with fighting the practice. However, the local bylaw violates a national law and the fine's amount is pitiful.

General Sutarman says FPI must be stopped (also) over violence and abuses against minorities. Civil society supports the campaign, "discontent" among law enforcement officers. In recent days, one of the leaders of the FPI in the capital arrested. In the 10 years under Yudhoyono Islamists have been able to act due to political protection.

Hundreds of people launch a "public petition" to repeal of the norm cancelling the direct election of mayors and local councillors. Attempts to target president-elect Jokowi, just days before he takes office. Oligarchies, power brokers and the opposition, led by the defeated Subianto, promise battle inside and outside Parliament.

Marriage, divorce and the future of the family future are some of the topics discussed at a three-day conference in the Diocese of Makassar. Participants expect the Synod in Rome to provide guidelines for better training of priests since they will be called to guide couples. Pre-marriage courses are important and must be improved to strengthen the union between future spouses in accordance with the "Catholic model."