Philip Shi, a scholastic from the Chinese Jesuit Province, was ordained deacon on 27 June in St Ignatius Chapel in Hong Kong. He shares a reflection on his ordination day. It just occurred to me, in the Gospel according to … Continued
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific is intensifying its work in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In refugee camps in northern Thailand around 2,850 refugee students will switch to a blend of home-based and classroom learning. To this end, JRS … Continued
The Jesuits in Timor-Leste have taken a significant step towards the implementation of a child safeguarding policy through a partnership with Plan International, a development and humanitarian organisation focused on children’s rights. The collaboration is seen as an important contribution … Continued
Online education has been the focus of Fr Johnny Go SJ, JCAP Basic Education Secretary, and the team that makes up the Ateneo de Manila University Science and Art of Learning and Teaching (SALT) Institute. He was recently assigned to … Continued
The Philippine Jesuit Province recently celebrated the Final Vows of Fathers Antonio Basilio SJ and Antonio Roberto Sian SJ. Both men share a vocation not just to religious life but also to the sciences. Fr Basilio is a nanoscientist by … Continued
When Emmaus Farm started in 2016, its intent was to help former inmates successfully reintegrate into society. Today the farm has expanded to become a place where people, not just ex-prisoners, can encounter and recognise “God with us”. A lay … Continued
“Displacement is about real people, and we must always remember that Jesus was once a displaced person.” This is the poignant reminder that 53 international faith-based organisations, including several social justice ministries of the Society of Jesus, expressed in their … Continued
I believe you reap what you sow. If you plant hope, it will grow like a wonderful flower. Our actions reflect our intentions and our hope. There are three things I have learned from being a volunteer and working with … Continued
Tensions are running high in the Philippines after its House of Representatives passed the anti-terrorism bill, which many fear could threaten human rights and be used against political opponents of President Rodrigo Duterte. In a joint statement, Philippine Jesuit Provincial … Continued
Safety in Ministry is the newest apostolic network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). Conference President Fr Tony Moreno SJ announced the creation of the network with the appointment of Fr James Wenceslao Gascon SJ as Coordinator. “While … Continued