Pope Francis engaged in a virtual dialogue with young university students from across Asia Pacific on 20 June, as part of the “Building Bridges” series organised by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, the Institute for Pastoral Studies, and the … Continued
The second week of the Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Program (APTEP) involved immersions in two different Muslim communities in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia. One group went to the Komunitas Belajar Qaryah Thayyibah Learning Community (KBQTLC) in Kalibening Village, while the … Continued
A newly released book titled Leading with Depth: A Practitioner’s Guide to 21st-Century Ignatian Leadership offers modern leaders a practical and accessible interpretation of Ignatian leadership. The work draws from the extensive experience in educational leadership of its authors, Fr … Continued
The Society of Jesus in Timor-Leste celebrated the ordination of Deacon Nelinho Maria Jose Alves SJ to the priesthood on 8 June, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The ceremony, held in Railaco, was led by the Bishop … Continued
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific collaborated with Jesuits Among Muslims in Asia and the Loyola School of Theology to organise this year’s Asia Pacific Theology Encounter Program (APTEP). Designed for Jesuits in training and theology students, APTEP aims to … Continued
The ordination of Fr Joseph Doan Thanh Tam SJ on 8 June in Chiang Mai was a significant moment for the Jesuits in Thailand. It represented the divine grace and love of God that flowed through the Society of Jesus, … Continued
On the International Day of Refugees, the Society of Jesus is launching Paths of Hospitality, a global initiative that seeks to put hospitality and hope at the centre of conversation for people who are forced to flee because of situations … Continued
In a ceremony marked by joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of mission, four Jesuit deacons were ordained priests on 1 June at the Church of Gésu, Ateneo de Manila University. It was a celebration of 11 years of dedication … Continued
On 8 December 1963, the Jesuits planted a mustard seed that blossomed into the Tien Educational Center in Taipei, Taiwan. Fr Paul O’Brien, a Jesuit recently expelled from Mainland China by the Communist government, cooperated with a fellow California Jesuit, … Continued
Members of the International Commission on the Apostolate of Jesuit Education (ICAJE) convened in Rome at the end of May. The gathering focussed on ongoing discernment on Jesuit education and the consolidation of the Jesuit Global Network of Schools, launched … Continued