The second of April—a Tuesday within the Octave of Easter—marked a significant day for the Collegio Internazionale del Gesù, in particular, for the Society of Jesus. Thirteen scholastics were ordained deacons during a solemn Mass presided over by Cardinal José … Continued
The Mass for the profession of the Final Vows of Fr Joseph Ng Swee Chun SJ was a small affair. It was held in the community chapel of Bellarmine House in Kuching on 19 March, the Solemnity of St Joseph. … Continued
The Jesuits in Timor-Leste celebrate this year 125 years of Jesuit mission in the country. Three Jesuits, under the command of the energetic missionary, Fr Sebastião Aparício da Silva, started the mission in the remote area of Soibada in 1899. … Continued
Javie Barcinal was only 18 years old in 2019, when he and some friends came together and formed what is now called the “Dulungan Youth” of Antique province, Philippines. They named their group after the “dulungan”, the local name for … Continued
Among us students, the Jesuits’ support for underprivileged children is well known. Fr Vinai Boonlue SJ has been bringing students to the Mae Ra Moe refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province to allow them to experience the lives of … Continued
Six years ago, in 2017, after nine and a half years, Fr Mark Raper SJ stepped down as President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), handing over the guidance to Fr Tony Moreno SJ. Fr Moreno acknowledged that … Continued
In 2023, the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) had its share of important changes at its level and that of the global Society of Jesus. At the level of the conference, there were leadership transitions in the Philippine Province, … Continued
The Society of Jesus condemns the ongoing violence in Gaza and surrounding territories in Israel/Palestine. Standing in solidarity with numerous Catholics, Christians, people of diverse faiths, and non-believers, we reiterate our commitment “not to remain silent”. A statement issued by … Continued
Grace: I beg for the grace of being able to enter into the joy and consolation of Jesus as he savours the victory of his risen life. (Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius, 221) In a forum on the situation in … Continued
by Noel Oliver SJ I arrived in heaven and stood in line, Peter was there our seats to assign. Row 210 was assigned to the one before me, I waited and waited and got row 303. Our Lord Jesus was … Continued