Sanata Dharma celebrates 53rd Anniversary
19 Jan 2009

Sanata Dharma celebrates 53rd Anniversary

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Sanata Dharma Jesuit University at Yogyakarta celebrated its 53th anniversary on December 20. This well respected university now offers 25 undergraduate study programs and four graduate programs. Strongest among these programs are pharmacy, English teaching and literature, psychology, elementary teacher education, and information technology. The university serves 9,028 students with 791 students enjoying scholarships. This year, 1,983 fresh students began their study and 2,343 students graduated from the university.

Two new Thai novices
19 Jan 2009

Two new Thai novices

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On December 13, Fr Paul Pollock (TAI), Regional Superior of Thailand, accepted two new novices, Theerasap "Nui" Lyysaem and Apisak "Sak" Praithongkeeree. Both will be going to Yangon at the beginning of January 2009, to live with the candidates at Canisius House, and study English full time at Campion Institute. They will return to Thailand at the end of March, get themselves ready, and then officially enter the novitiate in Taunggyi, Myanmar, on April 30, 2009.

The Visit of Fr General in Japan
19 Jan 2009

The Visit of Fr General in Japan

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The major reason for the trip of Fr General to Japan from December 20 to January 2 was the celebration of the centennial of the Society’s return to the Land of the Rising Sun (1908-2008). The trip also offered Fr. Nicolás the opportunity to meet the Jesuits of the Province of Japan and to see many long-time friends. Fr. José M. de Vera, who accompanied Fr. General on his trip, gave some of his insights.

Macau Symposium on Fr Pereira
19 Jan 2009

Macau Symposium on Fr Pereira

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A Symposium was hosted in Macau last November on Fr Tomás Pereira who died 300 years ago. Hosted by the Macau Ricci Institute, it was entitled In the Light and Shadow of an Emperor: Tomás Pereira, the Kangxi Emperor and the Jesuit Mission in China.

KPS – 50 years of evangelization
19 Jan 2009

KPS – 50 years of evangelization

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In Taipei, the Kuangchi Program Service and the Guanachi Cultural Group, the radio-TV production center and the publishing house of the Jesuits of Taiwan, celebrated 50 years of its service to evangelization. In half a century they have made a noteworthy contribution to social, cultural and religious education following the principles of truth, goodness and beauty.

Consultation on Human Rights in Australia
19 Jan 2009

Consultation on Human Rights in Australia

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It was announced this week that Fr Frank Brennan (ASL) will lead a public consultation on Australia’s opinion on human rights. The consultation will ultimately decide if Australia will have its own bill of rights. The announcement, made by Attorney-General Robert McClelland, came with high praise from many circles, including the legal profession and all sections of the media. (Source: Social Apostolate Headlines, December 2008)

Christmas in Myanmar
19 Jan 2009

Christmas in Myanmar

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Fr Wardi Saputra (IDO) wrote last December 23, "Second half of December turns the quiet Payaphyu into holy noisy compound. Various groups keep coming to share their joy of the Christmas season by singing Christmas carols. The novices did the same for three nights. Myself, Titus (Tin Maung) and Stephen (Seng Ja) had Christmas break by sightseeing around Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay and Bagan on December 16–21.

A Medal for Sr Denise
6 Dec 2008

A Medal for Sr Denise

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Special congratulations to Sister Mary Denise Coghlan, AM, who was officially presented with the Order of Australia at a ceremony at the Australian Ambassador’s residence on Wednesday.

Australian ambassador Margaret Adamson presents the award to Sister DeniseAustralian ambassador Margaret Adamson presented the award on behalf of the Governor General of Australia to Sister Denise for “service to international humanitarian aid.”