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 the Visayan wrinkled hornbill...
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 those residing in the camps. This year,...
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 he was stepping on new ground but said, “This...
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, the Region of Timor-Leste, and...
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...
