How can one lead in times of crisis? What characteristics does a leader need to have in order to face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations? How can a leader transform a crisis moment into one that speaks of hope, … Continued
A group of Jesuits in formation spent the week leading up to Christmas learning and sharing about youth ministry and vocation promotion in Thailand, where a vast majority of the people are Buddhist. The scholastics and brothers were in Chiang … Continued
In celebration of the 88th birthday of Jesuit cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus of Semarang and Jakarta, Julius Cardinal Darmaatmadja, the Indonesian Province held a special event, called 88+, where Jesuits and companions each ran or walked a distance of 88 … Continued
Thousands of people joined the Society of Jesus in Vietnam in welcoming 11 new Jesuit priests who were ordained on 3 December, Feast of St Francis Xavier. Most Rev Joseph Nguyen Tan Tuoc, Bishop of Phu Cuong, presided over the … Continued
On 3 December, as the Church worldwide marked the Feast of St Francis Xavier, the Church in Myanmar and the Jesuits celebrated the priesthood ordination of three of their men: PV Joseph Cin Hau Mang Buan Sing SJ, Simon Kam … Continued
In his letter dated 4 May 2020, Father General Arturo Sosa SJ informed major superiors of the creation of the Solidarity in Formation (SIF) Council. Its purpose is to help him discern priorities and respond in the best way possible … Continued
Nineteen candidates from three congregations (The Society of Jesus, The Spiritans, and The Missionary Community of Saint Paul the Apostle) were ordained to the diaconate on 8 October in the Church of the Gesù at the Ateneo de Manila University, … Continued
Jong-yun James Kim SJ from Korea was one of seven Jesuits who were ordained deacons in Boston on 24 September by the Most Reverend Peter J Uglietto VG, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston. He writes this reflection on his ordination. I … Continued
Deacons Nguyễn Minh Toàn SJ and Ochi Naoki SJ were ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Tarcisius Kikuchi Isao SVD on 17 September in St Ignatius Church in Tokyo. With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, the number of people allowed … Continued
Fr Oliver Dy SJ solemnly professed his Final Vows on 12 September, memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary, at the Oratory of St Ignatius of Loyola, Loyola House of Studies (LHS) in Quezon City. Before the Holy Eucharist … Continued