The Catholic community in Battambang, Cambodia is taking steps towards nurturing a more synodal Church, one that listens to all her members. A recent workshop on synodal leadership was facilitated by a team from the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) … Continued
As the pandemic situation eased and border controls relaxed, nearly 20 young Jesuit priests who are in apostolic ministries of the Chinese Province met on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival at the beautiful and serene Xavier House in Hong … Continued
St Francis preached the Gospel to all creatures, calling them his sisters and brothers. His deep communion and love teach us how all Christians should relate to one another. His life was a perfect example of following the poor and … Continued
“Today is a great day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad,” declared Bishop Honesto F Ongtioco of Cubao as he began his homily on that special Saturday morning of 14 October. Indeed, it was a great … Continued
“Called to serve with love” was the theme chosen by three of the Jesuits in Myanmar for their priestly ordination, which took place on 13 October in Taunggyi. Thanks to Archbishop Basilio Athai, who ordained them, it was the first … Continued
Almost a decade ago, Jaeseok and I began our novitiate journey in Korea as part of a class of six novices. On 23 September, we were ordained to the diaconate along with three American scholastics at the Church of Saint … Continued
The Japan Province had numerous reasons to celebrate in September. On 8 September, Fathers Antonius Firmansyah, Tsunoda Yūichi, and Yamauchi Yasunori pronounced their Final Vows at the Kioi-chō Residence chapel, with Japanese Provincial Fr Tsutomu Sakuma presiding over the ceremony … Continued
Service Learning Program (SLP) is one of several programmes under the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific. It is attended by students of Jesuit universities around our Jesuit conference. This year, SLP was hosted by Xavier Learning … Continued
My Magis 2023 experience provided me with profound insights into myself. It opened many doors to unique opportunities, filling my heart with joy and gratitude from day one until this moment as I write this reflection in my room at … Continued
Fr Charles Sim SJ made his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus on 15 August, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady, in the Chapel of St Francis Xavier within Kingsmead Hall Jesuit community in Singapore. Fr Francis … Continued