Jakarta, December 28, 2025 – The Catholic community is mourning the loss of Pastor Franciscus Xaverius Mudji sutrisno, SJ, who passed away tonight at Carolus Hospital in Jakarta at the age of 71. The respected religious leader succumbed to illness at 8:43 PM local time, leaving a void in the hearts of many.
A Life Dedicated to Faith and Scholarship
The passing of Father Mudji, as he was affectionately known, marks the end of an era for the Catholic Church in Indonesia.
Requiem Masses will be held on December 29 and 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Canisius College Chapel in Jakarta. His body will then be transported to Girisonta on December 30, 2025, at 9:00 PM. The funeral will take place on December 31, 2025, beginning with a Eucharist at 10:00 AM at the Parish Church, followed by burial at Taman Maria Ratu Peace in girisonta.
“The news of this death was sudden,” shared Pastor Simon Lili Cahyadi, Chair of STF Diyarkara, Jakarta, this evening. “I knew Father Mudji was diabetic,but his passing came as a surprise. we had just reviewed the research of a doctoral candidate at STF a few weeks ago. May God now embrace Father Mudji in His great love.”
Remembering a Respected Figure
Father Mudji’s contributions extended beyond his pastoral duties.He was known for his dedication to theological research and his mentorship of countless students. His work at STF Diyarkara was especially impactful, fostering a new generation of Catholic scholars.
The suddenness of his death has left many in shock, but his legacy of faith, scholarship, and compassion will undoubtedly endure. The Catholic community is preparing to honor his life and contributions in the coming days.
The Catholic community is mourning the loss of Pastor Franciscus Xaverius Mudji Sutrisno, SJ, who died December 28, 2025, at Carolus Hospital in Jakarta at age 71. He succumbed to illness at 8:43 PM local time. Father Mudji, as he was known, dedicated his life to faith and scholarship, particularly at STF Diyarkara, where he mentored students and fostered theological research. Pastor Simon Lili Cahyadi described the death as “sudden,” noting Father Mudji had recently reviewed doctoral research. Requiem Masses will be held December 29-30 in Jakarta, followed by transport to Girisonta for a funeral on december 31, including a Eucharist and burial at Taman Maria Ratu Peace.
- Pastor franciscus Xaverius Mudji Sutrisno, SJ, passed away on December 28, 2025, at Carolus Hos
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