Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ has named Fr Erik John J Gerilla SJ as the new Regional Superior for the Jesuits in Timor-Leste. Fr Gerilla succeeds Fr Joaquim Francisco da Silva Sarmento SJ who has served in the role since … Continued
On 4 October, the Vatican released the new apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum. The document is a new edition of Pope Francis’ Laudato si’, which was published seven years ago. “Laudate Deum,” Latin for “Praise God,” focuses on the critical truths … 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
In response to a rapidly changing Philippine society, the social apostolates of the Philippine Jesuit Province gathered for a colloquium on Developing Ignatian Spirituality in the Social Apostolate from 19 to 21 October in Tagaytay City. Guiding the proceedings was … Continued
After 2016’s internationally-acclaimed Ignacio de Loyola, a feature film on the founder of the Society of Jesus, Jesuit Communications Foundation Philippines returns to the big screen with a new historical drama that tells the courageous story of three Filipino Catholic … 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
In the latter half of September, I accompanied 11 young people from Japan to a peace camp called “Youth Peace Festival”, where they interacted with Korean youth. Throughout the pandemic, our group in Japan had been communicating online with Fr … Continued
Drumming up the ripple effects of Laudato sí with Laudate Deum (LD) on world leaders, especially the delegates who are preparing to meet in Dubai for the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference from 30 November to 12 December, is indeed commendable. The … Continued
The Philippine Jesuit Province will welcome a new Provincial Superior with the appointment of Fr Xavier L Olin SJ. He will take over from Fr Primitivo Viray Jr SJ, who has been appointed as the next President of the Jesuit … 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