On Sunday, 1 June 2025, the Jesuit parish of Our Lady Queen of the Rosary in Tomsk, Siberia, celebrated its rich multicultural identity with a special “Mass of All Nations.” The event highlighted the parish’s vibrant diversity, uniting members from over 30 countries in a joyful expression of unity in faith.

The celebration was led by parish priest Fr. Wojciech Ziółek, SJ, who shared on social media: “Today in Tomsk, we held the Mass of All Nations. Our parish is multicultural (30 countries!), colourful, multilingual, ecumenical, and deeply united. We celebrated unity in diversity and diversity in unity—that is, Catholicity!”.

The Jesuit community in Tomsk reflects this diversity. Jesuits serving there hail from Armenia, the United States, and Poland, and include members of both Latin and Eastern Catholic rites. This multicultural makeup embodies the universal nature of the Church, embracing various cultures and contexts.

The parish is also home to the only Catholic school in Russia, further emphasizing its commitment to intercultural and interfaith dialogue. The celebration in Tomsk stands as a testament to the Jesuits’ mission of fostering unity through diversity, resonating with the Society of Jesus’s global commitment to inclusivity and community.