The Jesuits in Asia Pacific 2026
What’s On Our Bookshelf?
Imperfect Leadership: A Jesuit Reflects on His Journey
Antonio Moreno SJ
Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan Press and Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific
From 19th Street in Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, to Borgo Santo Spirito in Rome, Italy, former Philippine Provincial and JCAP President Fr Tony Moreno SJ traces his journey of faith and leadership.
With humility and honesty, he reflects on the lessons he learnt and discerns the work of the Holy Spirit at every turn. Imperfect Leadership is a memoir that invites readers to reflect on leadership rooted in discernment and collaboration.
“I liked this book very much. Its personal tone, its honesty, its ability to examen. The ‘epilogue’ could be shared with the members of the Enlarged Council. ~ Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, Superior General
Available via Jesuit Communications Philippines
Catholic–Muslim Spiritual Conversation in Search of God’s Will Together: An Indonesian Perspective
A publication of the Dialogue with Islam network, this anthology is the fruit of the interfaith encounters between Catholics and Muslims in Indonesia during “Walking with Gus Dur: Interfaith Conversation” held in May 2025. The programme is part of a living experiment in interfaith discernment in common.
The book offers a meaningful contribution to interfaith dialogue and practice within diverse socio-cultural environments.
Exploring Jesuit Heritage in Beijing: Traces of East-West Cultural Encounters
The Beijing Center Press
Exploring Jesuit Heritage in Beijing: Traces of East–West Cultural Encounters is a thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Fr Thierry Meynard SJ’s 2005 volume, Following the Footsteps of the Jesuits in Beijing: A Guide to the Sites of Jesuit Work and Influence in Beijing, now presented with rich illustrations and updated scholarship.
It guides readers through 16 historically significant sites associated with Jesuit activity during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Blending historical narrative, cultural analysis, and on-the-ground urban exploration, the book reveals how missionaries, emperors, and Chinese scholars engaged one another in sustained dialogue—across languages, worldviews, and civilisations.
