Companions in a mission of justice and reconciliation

19 September 2024

Priestly ordination in Tokyo

Categories: Formation, Province News

Japanese Provincial Fr Tsutomu Sakuma SJ, newly ordained priest Fr Paul Yamauchi Yutaka SJ, and Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi

Fr Paul Yamauchi Yutaka was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi in St Ignatius Church, Tokyo, on 14 September. Among the 44 concelebrants was Salesian Fr Taniguchi, who had been Fr Yamauchi’s godfather when he was baptised as a young adult.

In his exhortation, Archbishop Kikuchi stressed the need for being a beacon of hope in a world full of conflict by actively witnessing to the love of God in our Lord Jesus.

In his message of gratitude, the newly ordained Fr Yamauchi expressed his appreciation to the members of St Ignatius parish for giving him many opportunities to experience “church” as a faith community offering mutual support. A lively reception followed in the St Joseph Hall. The Sunday School children and leaders that Fr Yamauchi has worked with were present to share in the joy of the day.

The Author

Fr Robert Chiesa SJ is an American Jesuit missionary in Japan.

He is currently the Secretary in the Japanese Province Curia.

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