“Today is a great day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad,” declared Bishop Honesto F Ongtioco of Cubao as he began his homily on that special Saturday morning of 14 October. Indeed, it was a great … Continued
“What would we look like if we could start again with the knowledge we have today?” posed Julie Edwards, Secretary for Social Ministries, during the gathering of the various secretaries, coordinators, and consultors of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific … Continued
“Called to serve with love” was the theme chosen by three of the Jesuits in Myanmar for their priestly ordination, which took place on 13 October in Taunggyi. Thanks to Archbishop Basilio Athai, who ordained them, it was the first … Continued
In the latter half of September, I accompanied 11 young people from Japan to a peace camp called “Youth Peace Festival”, where they interacted with Korean youth. Throughout the pandemic, our group in Japan had been communicating online with Fr … Continued
Drumming up the ripple effects of Laudato sí with Laudate Deum (LD) on world leaders, especially the delegates who are preparing to meet in Dubai for the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference from 30 November to 12 December, is indeed commendable. The … Continued
The Philippine Jesuit Province will welcome a new Provincial Superior with the appointment of Fr Xavier L Olin SJ. He will take over from Fr Primitivo Viray Jr SJ, who has been appointed as the next President of the Jesuit … Continued
Almost a decade ago, Jaeseok and I began our novitiate journey in Korea as part of a class of six novices. On 23 September, we were ordained to the diaconate along with three American scholastics at the Church of Saint … Continued
“A Story of Ours: Us and Them”, a production by the St Joseph’s Family of Schools in Kuching, Malaysia, was staged at the Archdiocesan Curia and Cathedral Pastoral Centre at St Joseph’s Cathedral on 29 and 30 September, with the … Continued
Bishop Stephen Chow SJ of Hong Kong was among 21 bishops raised to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis during a ceremony at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on 30 September. Chow, who was appointed bishop of Hong … Continued
The transition of the Pakistan Mission from the Sri Lanka Province to the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) has opened new horizons for the Pakistan Jesuits. The first Pakistan Mission assembly with JCAP, held from 21 to 23 September, … Continued