RAOEN’s call for support at FABC50
During the recent 50th General Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC), Pedro Walpole SJ, network catalyst for the River above Asia OceaniaRead More »RAOEN’s call for support at FABC50
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RAOEN introduces its quarterly newsletter, The River Above
The River above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN) is pleased to introduce the first issue of its quarterly newsletter, The River Above. With the ChurchRead More »RAOEN introduces its quarterly newsletter, The River Above
Climate change and La Niña in Oceania and Asia
The Pacific Ocean, covering one-third of the planet’s surface, is the largest climate determinant on Earth. Oceania and Asia share a common image in theRead More »Climate change and La Niña in Oceania and Asia
RAOEN in UNOC: From the tides and currents in Lisbon, towards greater ocean action and justice
The Oceania Asia Talanoa Faith Delegation to the 2022 UN Ocean Conference Different groups affected by the changes in ocean climate, livelihoods and biodiversity lossRead More »RAOEN in UNOC: From the tides and currents in Lisbon, towards greater ocean action and justice
Oceania Talanoa: Faith, Indigenous, and Nature’s Moana shaping and safeguarding innovations of the Sea
The Oceania-Asia faith delegation led by the River Above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN), Mission Society of Saint Columban, Caritas Internationalis, and the Laudato Si’Read More »Oceania Talanoa: Faith, Indigenous, and Nature’s Moana shaping and safeguarding innovations of the Sea
Indigenous responses to biodiversity challenges
River above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN), with Ecojesuit, organized Culture-based solutions: Indigenous responses to biodiversity challenges, a two-day virtual event on 20 and 21Read More »Indigenous responses to biodiversity challenges
Cardinal Charles Bo: Living in Grateful Synodal Harmony with Nature
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) President, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo shares three major concerns from the Asian perspective to the River Above Asia OceaniaRead More »Cardinal Charles Bo: Living in Grateful Synodal Harmony with Nature
Ecclesial synodality in the shared mission of Oceania and Asia
Creating a space for synodality through a dialogue between local voices and Church and ecumenical leaders strengthens collaborations and commitments amongst groups with a commonRead More »Ecclesial synodality in the shared mission of Oceania and Asia
New Asia-Oceania church network pursues sustainable common home in vast biome
The countries of Asia and the Pacific cover a vast and varied area, from Australia, with its desert interior, to the rainforests of Indonesia andRead More »New Asia-Oceania church network pursues sustainable common home in vast biome
RAOEN Virtual Launch
The River Above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN) was officially launched on 24 November. The virtual launch highlighted challenges faced by communities in the region, opportunities for collaboration, and hope in taking this territorial biomes approach in caring for our forests, oceans, and peoples.
Drawing from the interconnectedness of Oceania and Asia, RAOEN seeks to sustain dialogue and collaborative engagements among the Church, indigenous and local communities, youth, and other faith-based organizations within and beyond Asia and Oceania.