Members of the Commission on the Role and Responsibilities of the Society of Jesus have embarked on conference-level listening sessions—essentially conversations where we can revisit the objectives of the Women’s Commission in view of the results of our global survey … Continued
Kingsmead Centre in Singapore hosted a symposium on the Essentials of Psychospiritual Counselling on 17 August. The theme was taken from the famous French palaeontologist and spiritual writer, Fr Teilhard de Chardin SJ: “We are spiritual beings having a physical … Continued
The four Jesuit scholastics in the Chinese Province undertaking their theological studies participated in the month-long Arrupe Month. This intensive programme marks one of the most important stages of formation for deepening the scholastics’ Jesuit identity and priestly vocation within … Continued
Let us not forget the poor. This was the main message of Fr Totet Banaynal SJ to an international group of Jesuit regents and young priests gathered in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from 29 to 30 August. Fr Banaynal recalled his … Continued
Formators and formands from four formation houses in Manila came together for a morning of fun and camaraderie at the Scholastics and Brothers Circle (SBC) sportsfest held on 23 August at the Ateneo de Manila University covered courts. The sportsfest … Continued
Youthful energy filled the Jesuit scholasticate in Ho Chi Minh City as some 250 primary and secondary students from Xuân Lọc Diocese showed up for “Come and See (John 1:39),” a day dedicated to building friendships and promoting vocations to … Continued
A group of scholastics from Saint Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate in Vietnam were installed as extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist during a Mass on 15 August, the Solemnity of the Assumption. For the 30 men in their philosophy studies and the … Continued
The Indonesian Province welcomed four new Jesuit priests during a liturgy at St Anthony of Padua Church in Yogyakarta on 31 July. Fr Tiro Angelo Daenuwy SJ, Fr Andreas Aryono Mantiri SJ, Fr Antonius Bagas Prasetyo SJ, and Fr Vincentius … Continued
In his ordination booklet, Nalerin Erone SJ summarises his formation journey with a single word: gift. A gift that has been given to him since birth, a gift that continues to be present in his life, a gift that has … Continued
The Jesuit Candidacy House in Thu Duc City celebrated the Feast of St Ignatius on 27 July with a lively gathering of Jesuit candidates, primarily from the southern region of Vietnam, numerous benefactors, friends, some Jesuits from Canada, the Philippines, … Continued