Japan Earthquake Updates March 15, 2011 The world looked on in shock as a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on March 11, triggering a huge tsunami that flooded villages and towns into a state of total devastation. Even as Japan struggles to recover, the worst is not over as the threat of radiation contamination increases as explosions continue to rock quake-affected nuclear plants. We stand in solidarity with our Jesuits in Japan and continue to pray for the victims of this disaster and for all those providing rescue, relief and support to the victims. We have received many emails from Jesuits and friends around the world offering condolences and asking for updates and how they can help. Our Jesuits in Japan have advised that donations should be directed to your local Caritas or to Caritas International (http://caritas.org/) . Your continued prayers are greatly appreciated. We will provide updates on the situation as we receive them. Japanese Jesuit offers Novena for Japan (/content/japanese-jesuit-offers-novena-japan) As Jesuits and people around the world continue to pray for the victims of this disaster and for all those providing rescue, relief and support to those impacted by this crisis, a Japanese Jesuit has begun a novena for the people of Japan. Read more (/content/japanese-jesuit-offers-novena-japan) After the disaster: Update from the Jesuits in Japan (/content/after-disaster-update-jesuits-japan) First of all, let me express my appreciation for the many messages of condolence and encouragement we have received from around the world. You are surely aware of the enormity of the these catastrophic days in Japan, beginning with a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, followed quickly by colossal tsunami, and crippling the nuclear power plant that supplies a large portion of electric power to the Tokyo metropolis. Myriad aftershocks are felt daily. Read more (/content/after-disaster-update-jesuits-japan)