Where I am now
The desire to be a missionary has been with me since I entered the Society of Jesus in the Philippines in 2019, though I never imagined I would be sent to a prenovitiate in a foreign country for Regency. I … Continued
Be generous: Diaconate ordination in Indonesia
Jakobus Aditya Christie Manggala SJ from Babadan Parish, Yogyakarta, was ordained a deacon alongside 10 other men from various dioceses and congregations in Indonesia at the Chapel of St Paul’s Major Seminary in Kentungan on 28 January. Archbishop Robertus Rubiyatmoko … Continued
A journey of faith and fidelity: My Final Vows as a Jesuit
On 2 February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, I knelt before God, my Jesuit brothers, my family, and my friends in the Capilla del Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar, the senior high school chapel of Ateneo … Continued
Beginning our Tertianship journey in Girisonta
Our time in Girisonta (Indonesia) is a profound and transformative experience, marking a special chapter in our journey as Jesuits. Coming together as nine Tertians from seven different countries—Indonesia, Korea, Kenya, Portugal, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Uganda—we find in this … Continued
A personal encounter with Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ
Sometime after publishing the Indonesian translation of Walking with Ignatius, we had the precious opportunity of meeting Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ during the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Together with Fr Jose Cecilio Magadia SJ, Regional Assistant for Asia … Continued
LST and IFFAsia launch leadership diploma for Asian youth
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The Loyola School of Theology (LST) in Manila and the Institute of Formation Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) have partnered to offer a non-degree Diploma in Integral Leadership and Community Development (DIL). The programme aims to empower young people from diverse religious … Continued
A new Jesuit priest in Myanmar
The Society of Jesus rejoices with the ordination of one of its men from Myanmar. Deacon Saw Justin Nay Gay Htoo SJ was ordained a priest alongside Deacon Genevino Nay San Thet from the Diocese of Taungngu. Most Rev John … Continued
Three “yeses”: Final Vows of Fr Henry Ponce SJ
Filipino Jesuit Fr Henry Ponce SJ pronounced his Final Vows to the Society of Jesus on 12 January, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, at the Cebu Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Cebu … Continued
Rooted in service: A Jesuit gathering on migration, faith, and fellowship
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The Scholastics and Brothers Circle recently held its annual gathering over Christmas, hosted by the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality in the Philippines. Forty-five Jesuits in formation from around the conference (including representatives from North America and Europe) gathered for … Continued
Appreciating the social dimension of the mission of the Society of Jesus
The global scope of the Society’s mission was clearly evident at the Scholastics and Brothers Circle meeting held from 23 to 30 December at the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality-Jesuit Retreat House in Cebu City. Of the 50 participants, including … Continued