Interreligious Dialogue
Brothers and sisters in humanity
The Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Program (APTEP) is a life-changing journey that invites participants not only to learn about other faith traditions but also to...read more
14 Vietnamese novices pronounce First Vows
On the morning of 31 July, 14 novices of the Vietnamese Province pronounced their First Vows at Hiển Linh Parish Church in Thu Duc, Ho...read more
APTEP begins in Jakarta
The Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Programme (APTEP) commenced in the first week of July with a series of academic lectures at the Graduate School of...read more
A JAMIA gathering in Colombo
In the quiet transition between Christmas and the New Year, a small but dedicated group of 13 individuals convened at Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC...read more
Fr Thomas “Tom” Michel SJ (1941–2025): A life given to dialogue, service, and education
Around midnight on 24 November, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Fr Thomas “Tom” Michel SJ, a missionary of the US Jesuits and a leading voice in...read more
Fr Greg Soetomo named Indonesia’s Religious Literacy Figure of the Year
“Grateful and delighted.” These were the first words expressed by Fr Greg Soetomo SJ during a ceremony honouring him as one of Indonesia’s Religious Literacy...read more
New book explores Catholic-Muslim spiritual conversations in Indonesia
The Dialogue with Islam network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) has published a new book titled Catholic–Muslim Spiritual Conversation in Search of...read more
A hope forged by fire
Nagdilaab is a Cebuano word that translates to “on fire,” “flaming,” or “blazing”. Fire is both life-giving and destructive. Harnessed well, it keeps us warm,...read more
The “magis” of Gus Dur
Professionals and students from Catholic and Muslim backgrounds convened in East Jakarta to reflect on the enduring influence of Indonesia’s former President Abdurrahman Wahid, more...read more