Connecting with the poor through dance
25 Jul 2011

Connecting with the poor through dance

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INDIA − Jesuits are known for striving to be on the frontiers, not just geographically but across ministries.   In India, Fr. Prashant Olalekar SJ epitomises this missionary spirit with his work with a “movement meditation” called Interplay in Mumbai. 

A member of the team at Retreat House Bandra in Mumbai, Fr Prashant learnt about Interplay, an Eastern-based practice, during a visit to the United States.  He now conducts classes with Interplay India, bringing movement and dance to those seeking spiritual guidance and connections. 

On Ignatian spirituality and vocations
25 Jul 2011

On Ignatian spirituality and vocations

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AUSTRALIA − Fr John Reilly SJ speaks to Richard Fidler of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation about retreats, Ignatian spirituality and his vocation. Fr John is the Superior of the Jesuits in Queensland and a member of the team at the Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality.

Listen to the 1-hour interview on ABC’s Conversations with Richard Fidler aired on July 1, 2011. 

Rediscovering my Jesuit identity
24 Jun 2011

Rediscovering my Jesuit identity

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Jody Magtoto SJ was in Japan in May, helping in the relief effort for victims of the tsunami.  He reflects on how he rediscovered his Jesuit identity in the midst of the rubble.

I had been in Kamaishi for two days by then. Because I had taken some courses in Japanese, I could sort of understand what was going on. But I came to realize that because my words and thoughts were in English, I could not articulate what I wanted to say.  I decided then to keep my words to a minimum lest I offend or be misunderstood.

Loyola Chicago offers Vietnam nursing programme
24 Jun 2011

Loyola Chicago offers Vietnam nursing programme

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The Loyola University Chicago School of Nursing has partnered with Yersin University School of Nursing in Dalat and the Lam Dong Province Nursing Association in a unique Masters of Science in Nursing programme.  Six Vietnamese teachers of nursing are enrolled in the two and a half year programme, which begins in June 2011.

Missioned to Timor Leste
24 Jun 2011

Missioned to Timor Leste

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“We send only the best men to the mission!” said Fr Mark Raper SJ in his homily during the missioning mass presided over by Philippine Provincial Superior Fr Jojo Magadia SJ.  The mass was held at the Arrupe International Residence (AIR) on May 13, 2011.

Although Fr Mark was recalling the words of his former superior decades ago, the statement remained valid in the missioning of Fr Lester Maramara SJ from the Philippine Province to Timor Leste.   

Learning beyond the classroom in Mindanao
24 Jun 2011

Learning beyond the classroom in Mindanao

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The third Hulas (the Pulangiyen term for training and formation) batch graduated in Bendum on May 28.  

Led by Fr Pedro Walpole SJ, the Hulas initiative reaches out to address the skills and education needs of a growing number of indigenous youth in upland communities in central Mindanao, Philippines.  The youth are encouraged to bring their knowledge and learnings into their personal vision and to use these to help sustain their families as well as the broader community in Upper Pulangi.