Neo-Church’s Naturalistic Youth Program Masquerades as Catholic Outreach
Vatican News (January 8, 2026) reports on the St. Brigitta Learning Centre in Indonesia’s Kei Besar Island, describing a program combining medical services with youth activities including music, English lessons, and public speaking. The initiative—founded by Dr. Angelina Vanessa and “Father” Patrisius Jeujanan, MSC—claims to empower youth through “faith enrichment” alongside practical skills. The article emphasizes warm welcomes with musical performances, plans for sports facilities to combat “scrolling addiction,” and collaboration with Jakarta-based volunteers.