Surrounded by family, friends, religious sisters, and Jesuits, Fr Albert Tan Kim Seong SJ pronounced his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus on 13 November at the Jesuit Church of St Francis Xavier in Petaling Jaya. The Mass held … Continued
Malaysia-Singapore Region hosted the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Youth Ministers meeting from 4 to 7 November at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre (APC) in Kuala Lumpur. Delegates attended from South Korea, Japan, the Chinese Province, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, … Continued
Xavier Learning Community in Chiang Rai brought together 81 freshmen and sophomore students from Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos for a five-day Ignatian Youth Camp. Guided by Fr Jboy Gonzales SJ and T Paul Loquias from Ateneo de Davao University, this … Continued
Emmaus Farm, a Jesuit ecological centre in Chiang Mai, welcomed 25 students from the Catholic Student Network of Northern Thailand for a two-day learning programme on Laudato sí held from 26 to 27 October. The programme included various activities. Kep … Continued
The song “You Are Mine” ushered the Jesuit Brothers in our conference into the atmosphere of a seven-day Ignatian retreat from 24-30 October. The Lord reminded us that we are His, and He “will come to us in the silence,” … Continued
In the last week of October, 14 Jesuit Brothers from across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) convened in Semarang, Indonesia, for a weeklong Rodriguez Retreat, a time of reflection and renewal inspired by the life and humility of … Continued
What does it mean to be an Ignatian leader in the 21st century? This critical question guided the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Basic Education secretariat during a formation meeting for teachers and administrators of Jesuit schools and educational … Continued
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) and the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States have been blessed with 11 new deacons: Rico Jaen Adapon SJ (Philippines), Isidore Sadudee Damrongkitmongkon SJ (Thailand), Jude Tharadol Dongyasopa SJ (Thailand), Shane … Continued
Today, 17 October, marks the 28th death anniversary of Richard “Richie” Fernando SJ, the Filipino scholastic who died from a grenade blast in Cambodia. He was only 26 when he gave up his life completely for others. I am 26 … Continued
As I stand on the verge of diaconate ordination, I find myself reflecting on the journey that brought me to this moment. Indonesia, where I was born, shaped me in countless ways. My home rests on the slopes of Mount … Continued