While on school break in January, a group of us from Arrupe International Residence travelled to Bendum in Mindanao for a workshop on reconciliation with creation. From the busy and hectic atmosphere of Metro Manila, we were refreshed and reenergised … Continued
Two experiences had a profound impact on me during my time at the Scholastics and Brothers Circle in Taiwan last December. The first was the time spent with an indigenous community in small groups. The individuals and groups within the … Continued
Working for and with the poor and marginalised brings abundant graces but not without challenges and moments of hopelessness and desolation. However, with prayer and dedication, we learn from each other and support one another and find the support of … Continued
It has been another season of grace for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). Our works, missions and apostolates marked many milestones – from the first graduation of Colégio de Santo Inácio de Loiola in Timor-Leste and the new … Continued
The year 2018 is another season of grace. We started the year by launching the discernment of the universal apostolic preferences (UAPs) in our conference. The process was rolled out following Fr General Arturo Sosa’s letter to the Society on … Continued
Myanmar Leadership Institute (MLI), a long cherished dream of Yangon Archbishop Charles Cardinal Maung Bo and the Jesuits of the Myanmar Mission, was realised at its formal opening on November 14, 2018, though MLI started its first classes on October … Continued
Nearly everyone is now familiar with Google Maps. We use it for finding a location and marking places of interest. With the ever more popular ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab, we have become masters of maps on a … Continued
On December 22, 2018, Colégio de Sto Inácio de Loiola (CSIL) in Kasait, Timor-Leste graduated its first cohort of students. Of the 103 graduates, there were 47 boys and 53 girls. Sixty-one graduates were part of the pioneering group of … Continued
For over 50 years, the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) has become the Asian hub for theological renewal, updating, experimentation and exploration for the Church. Its current residential programmes, namely the Pastoral Leadership and Management for Mission, Pastoral Education and … Continued
On December 2, 2018 Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City. It was his first visit to Vietnam. Fr Provincial Vincent Pham Van Mam SJ and the Vietnamese Jesuits warmly welcomed Fr General, accompanied by Regional Assistant … Continued