Province News
Matteo Ricci now a step closer to becoming a saint
On his 86th birthday on 17 December, Pope Francis signed a decree recognising the “heroic virtues” of Jesuit Matteo Ricci, the first stage in a...read more
Give the gift of a chicken farm
Jesuit Mission Australia is offering an alternative Christmas gift idea: a chicken farm to help a Cambodian family have access to sustainable food and income....read more
Vietnamese Jesuits celebrate ordination of 11 new priests
Thousands of people joined the Society of Jesus in Vietnam in welcoming 11 new Jesuit priests who were ordained on 3 December, Feast of St...read more
Twice blessed to be a Jesuit volunteer
Taking the leap of faith for service twice is a gift and a privilege. I am very happy that I am given this opportunity, and...read more
Missionary work and reconciliation, a pilgrimage in Nagasaki
The Japan-Korea Jesuit social apostolate meeting took place in Nagasaki from 31 October to 3 November. The four days of pilgrimage under the theme, “Missionary...read more
Three lights in the darkness: Jesuit ordination in Myanmar
On 3 December, as the Church worldwide marked the Feast of St Francis Xavier, the Church in Myanmar and the Jesuits celebrated the priesthood ordination...read more
New Major Superior for Jesuits in Malaysia and Singapore
The Malaysia-Singapore Jesuit Region (MAS) will have a new Superior beginning 15 December. Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ has appointed Fr Francis Lim Chin Choy...read more
Researchers at Sophia University uncover letter to Pope written by 17th century Japanese Christians
Researchers at Sophia University in Tokyo have uncovered a previously unknown letter of appreciation sent by Christians in Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region to Pope Paul...read more
A strong support network of Jesuit schools
For a few days in November, some of our young Jesuit school leaders in Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and Malaysia travelled to the Philippines to meet and...read more
