JCAP News
Meet our 2021 ordinands to the diaconate
On Saturday, 16 October, 17 Jesuits from Vietnam, Myanmar, the Philippines, Korea, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda were ordained as deacons by Most Rev...read more
Pursuing a synodal path in the social ministry
The second virtual gathering of the social ministry networks ended on 8 October, with a range of ideas on how the Jesuit conference can move...read more
Growing canopies and strengthening communities in the forests of Southeast Asia
At the beginning of the year, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific with the Indigenous, Youth, and Reconciliation with Creation ministries of the Jesuit Conference...read more
JCAP holds inaugural gathering of novices
From 6 to 8 October, novices across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) came together for an inaugural event to celebrate their companionship in...read more
Stories, spirituality and surprise: How to welcome and support LGBTQ Catholics in the Church
Undoubtedly, Thailand is a secular society, where religion and spiritual matters rarely have meaning for the young generation. Currently, fewer young people engage in the...read more
Community, a mission of companionship
Living in community is and should be a life-giving experience for its members, thus said Fr Jojo Magadia SJ, Regional Assistant for Asia Pacific, at...read more
Pope Francis calls for “a more inclusive we”
On 26 September, the Church celebrates the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis holds in his heart the millions of people forced to...read more
My neighbour
“My neighbour gave me food as I recovered from the disease,” was how Soe described how she survived her Covid-19 infection. Soe is a youth...read more
Ignatian Spirituality and Islamic Teachings: An Asian journey of conversion during the Ignatian Year
What started as an individual reflective writing exercise 10 months ago turned into an inspiring journey of collaborative discernment for those of us—Jesuit priests, religious,...read more