On 6 June, we finally arrived in Bendum after a challenging journey that involved a two-day boat ride from Manila, a half-day transit in Cebu, an overnight stay in Cagayan de Oro, and a six-hour land transport. Our group consisted … Continued
Fr Primitivo “Jun” E Viray Jr SJ has been named as the next President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), taking over from Fr Antonio Moreno SJ who has served in the role since 2017. In a decree … Continued
The Loyola School of Theology (LST) in Manila is introducing a three-unit course on the Theology of Sino-Christian Life, which will be taught in Mandarin Chinese. This course is part of LST’s “Theology in an Asian Language Series,” which addresses … Continued
After meeting online during the pandemic, the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group met in person at the Seven Fountains Jesuit Retreat Center in Chiang Mai in the first days of June. Chiangmai was the site of the group’s first meeting … Continued
On 1 April 2023, the Jesuit mission in Pakistan was officially entrusted to the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). Fr General Arturo Sosa announced the new status of the Pakistan Mission in a letter coinciding with the eve of … Continued
Dialogue must begin with the heart, encompassing more than just the interplay between faith and reason. It does not start with theological exchange, but ideally with genuine human encounters, where individuals share how they live their faith at home, in … Continued
Indigenous identity should not be confined to static notions of primitiveness or simplicity, but should be celebrated for its dynamic nature and its ability to adapt and evolve while retaining its core values and cultural heritage. This was a key … Continued
In April 2022, the Reconciliation with Creation network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific initiated a search for young people, who with their team or group, are making a significant contribution to their community through projects that respond to … Continued
The 71st Congregation of Procurators (CP 71) has concluded in the hometown of St Ignatius of Loyola. The delegates completed their eight-day Spiritual Exercises from 7 to 14 May, followed by the canonical part of the Congregation, which involved further … Continued
On 17 December 2022, Pope Francis signed a decree recognising the “heroic virtues” of Matteo Ricci, marking the first stage of his beatification process. The Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus began assisting the Holy See with the cause … Continued