Our rights, our home
“We don’t want a dam! We don’t want a dam!” This was the cry of the Karen villagers living in Ei Tu Hta Refugee Camp in Karen State, Myanmar. Every year, on the International Day of Action for Rivers, they … Continued
Learning to be a teacher again
“We must toil strenuously. With spirit and determination, we can prevail in all things.” My first years in the academe When I graduated college 10 years ago, I was certain that I could teach English. In 2013, I was assigned … Continued
Adolfo Nicolás SJ: “Pray with Francis for Japan and from Japan, pray for Francis, supporting his evangelical spring”
Some months ago, Fr Juan Masiá SJ interviewed his Jesuit brother and former Jesuit Superior General Fr Adolfo Nicolás SJ on Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Japan. Fr Nicolás told Fr Masiá: “Francis will certainly come in the footsteps of … Continued
Pope Francis’ visit to Japan and the “geopolitics of mercy”
Ahead of Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Japan from November 23 to 26, Sophia University in Tokyo organised a symposium on the “Geopolitics of mercy of Pope Francis” presented by Fr Antonio Spadaro SJ. The editor-in-chief of La Civiltà Cattolica … Continued
Final Vows and jubilee celebrations in Indonesia
The Indonesian Jesuit Province celebrated the Final Vows of six Jesuit priests and one brother, and the jubilee of 20 Jesuits marking their 60, 50 and 25 years in the Society, and 50 and 25 years in the priesthood. Brother … Continued
Australian Province Communications Conference: a shared vision, culture of generosity and openness to work with others
When interviewing for my role as the Director of Communications for the Australian Province last year, I asked one of the interview panels: “What does success in this role look like – in the first 90 days, six months, year?” … Continued
Bringing Ignatian spirituality to those who seek it, where they seek it
The Australian Jesuits announced on October 30 a new expanded operating model and governance structure for their spirituality ministry beginning January 1, 2020, in response to a changing world and an evolving, more spiritually discerning community. The changes support the … Continued
Ordained as servants
Eight Jesuits made their promises as deacons before a Philippine bishop on October 26 in the Church of the Gesu, Ateneo de Manila University. Bishop Sofronio Bancud of Cabanatuan ordained as deacons Paul Tu Ja from Myanmar, Peter Tran Hoan … Continued
The Jesuits in China – models of intercultural dialogue
The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) hosted the first China Forum to be held in Mainland China. A collaboration between Georgetown University and La Civiltà Cattolica, the China Forum convenes Chinese academics and public figures with international partners to discuss common challenges … Continued
Empowering Filipino migrant workers through leadership and entrepreneurship
Filipino migrant workers in Korea are getting a boost in the areas of leadership, financial literacy and social entrepreneurship. On October 12, the Jesuit Apostolic Center in Sogang University hosted the launching of the Ateneo Overseas Filipino Leadership, Innovation, Financial … Continued