Local superiors, directors of each apostolate committee, and former major superiors of the Korean Jesuit Province gathered at the Jesuit Apostolic Center in Seoul on 1 May to give thanks to the previous leadership and welcome the new. Because of … Continued
The funeral Mass for Fr Adolfo Nicolás SJ was held in St Ignatius Church in Tokyo on 23 May presided by Japan Provincial Fr Renzo de Luca SJ. Although the ceremony was held privately, as preventive measures against the coronavirus … Continued
The Ascension of Jesus Christ has two meanings. On one hand, it is a heartwarming farewell. On the other, it is a moment for missioning. Besides looking up towards the heavens, we are also invited to strengthen the steps we … Continued
Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ has appointed Fr Benedictus Hari Juliawan SJ as the new Provincial of the Indonesian Province of the Society of Jesus. He takes over from Fr Petrus Sunu Hardiyanta SJ who has served as Indonesian Provincial … Continued
In his letter to the whole Society of Jesus dated 20 May, Fr Superior General Arturo Sosa relayed “with sorrow, but at the same time full of gratitude” the death of our former Superior General, Fr Adolfo Nicolás. The letter … Continued
Fr Adolfo Nicolas, whom we called Nico, very rarely spoke about himself. Even when he was sick, his interest was in others. When I last met him in October 2018, in the Japanese Province infirmary in Kamishakujii, along with the … Continued
A time of crisis is always a time which challenges our imagination, our faith, and our reason. It is an opportunity to explore new horizons, to investigate new perspectives, and create new possibilities for fulfilling the mission of our Lord … Continued
After many months, the Covid-19 pandemic persists with the number of deaths and infections still increasing. Unavoidable lockdowns have kept millions of people from work, and consequently, many lack sufficient food, money and other things important for daily living. On … Continued
As we enter into Laudato si’ Week, the Jesuit Service Cambodia Ecology Program will be moving into our new home with much hope and eagerness to reestablish our base, finish our new nursery, and eventually resume our full support to … Continued
Cambodia seems to have been spared from the worst health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic with cases remaining at 122 since 12 April, no deaths, and no new cases reported to date. Traffic is getting back to normal and many … Continued