Mathias Hariyadi

Short circuit believed to have sparked fire, however police initiate an investigation to ascertain the causes. The entire second floor destroyed. It housed rooms for seminarians and a prayer chapel. Students moved to rooms of the diocesan pastoral center.

Thanks to a fundraiser sponsored by the Indonesian community in Italy, a group of Catholic Kbkk volunteers provide medical and psychological care. Now the goal is to distribute seeds to farmers, to restart the crops. Reviving the spirit of solidarity among the Indonesians in Italy and in Europe.

Parliament has approved new rules that modify the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The amendments "reduce" KPK powers and operations. Activists have accused the president of wanting to cover corruption cases that also involve his second son. The issue of corruption will dominate the presidential campaign for the elections in October.

Gajah Mada University, one of Indonesia's foremost places of learning, suspends rules that ban the open profession of atheism or a religion not recognised by the state. The guideline set by the university's dean had created dissatisfaction among students. For the university's spokeswoman, the goal was to prevent sectarian violence and clashes.

The apostolic nuncio, 41 bishops and 185 priests from around the country attendedhe ceremony. Senior government officials and representatives of the Muslim community were also present. In recent years, the area saw Islamist abuse and discrimination against Catholics, Protestants and Ahmadis.

An armed mob has occupied a plot of land owned by the Christian community Huria Kristen Batak Protestan. Raid motivated by lack of building permit. The leadership of the Hkbp lodges IMB application in 2011, to no avail . The Minister for Religious Affairs orders the termination of the project.

Jakarta's decision to name a Navy corvette KRI Usman Harun after two commandoes considered heroes in Indonesia but criminals in Singapore has increased tensions between the two countries. For experts, Indonesia's upcoming presidential elections and US-Sino relations in the Asia-Pacific region are behind the geopolitical tug of war.

Police "picked up" several ex members of the banned PKI for interrogation. The raid was carried out because of an (alleged) attempt to "re-establish" the Indonesian Communist Party. The operation began after members of Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) kept the people detained under surveillance and later filed a complaint against them. Local sources say the meeting was nothing more than a "family reunion" with no political aims.

Two victims were trapped in the collapse of their home. Ash, lava and smoke scattered for hundreds of miles, creating huge traffic problems. Damage also in Klaten, Yogyakarta and Surakarta in Central Java. Major airports closed. Klaten resident: "I cannot see anything”. Dozens of road accidents.

For some time, diocesan clergymen have complained about their lack of opportunities for interaction and exchange. For this reason, the association of diocesan priests organised a seminar in Semarang, taught by the Jesuit priests. For Fr Kusumawanta, this was an "opportunity" to "renew the commitment to the priesthood."

Over the weekend, the diocese sponsored an initiative to boost the faith and encourage young people to enter the seminary. Priests invite young people to be "agents of change and growth" for the diocese.

Dozens of volunteers have left every day to help people affected by the fury of nature delivering basic necessities. Lunar New Year Masses celebrated by local Chinese Catholics provide an opportunity to raise funds. Bishop of Purwokerto expressed joy for the response.