The Asia Pacific Tertianship programme, which started in Manila last September, comes to an end on 1 March. A diverse group of Jesuit priests and one brother from the Philippines, Slovenia, Lithuania, Spain, South Korea, the United States, and Vietnam … Continued
Scholastic Nguyễn Thành Ân was ordained to the diaconate in the St Mary’s Chapel of St Ignatius Church, Tokyo, on 24 February by Most Reverend Andrea Lembo, PIME, Auxiliary Bishop of Tokyo. There were 26 concelebrants and a large choir … Continued
Although he always signed himself “EJ Anzorena,” Fr Anzorena was known by his middle name “Jorge” (“George” among English-speaking friends). Having attended a German-sponsored technical high school, Jorge was a specialist in reinforced concrete and, before entering the Society of … Continued
The first JCAP Major Superiors assembly for 2025 was recently held in Koror, Palau. While the Society of Jesus in Micronesia is a mission of the USA East Province, it has long-standing ties with the Jesuits in Asia Pacific, most … Continued
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific believes that informed and animated youth are at the heart of ecological action. In 2022, it launched Creators of Hope through its Reconciliation with Creation (RwC) network. Creators of Hope supports young individuals and … Continued
The Loyola School of Theology (LST) is celebrating its silver jubilee as an Ecclesiastical Faculty this year, marking the occasion with a special visit from the Most Rev Giovanni Cesare Pagazzi DD, Archbishop Secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture … Continued
If there is something that propels me forward, it is a light touch that has gently been encouraging me towards the reality of mission. Working with the Jesuits in my country, Pakistan, was not in my life plan, but a … Continued
The Parish of St Ignatius of Loyola in Semplak, Bogor, has received a precious gift from the Indonesian Jesuits—a fragment of St Ignatius’ robe. The relic now resides in the parish church, nestled within the vicinity of the Atang Sendjaja … Continued
The announcement of the US government on 24 January to suspend all foreign aid for at least 90 days has had a severe impact on the humanitarian and educational efforts of two Jesuit organisations dedicated to supporting marginalised communities worldwide. … Continued
The desire to be a missionary has been with me since I entered the Society of Jesus in the Philippines in 2019, though I never imagined I would be sent to a prenovitiate in a foreign country for Regency. I … Continued