Province News
Tree ordination: A sacred act of protection and commitment
Tree ordination ceremonies, rooted in Buddhist ecological practice, were originally initiated by monks in Cambodia and Thailand. They involve the wrapping of a special tree...read more
Philippine Jesuits condemn country’s massive corruption; urge accountability
In a statement released on 6 September, the Philippine Jesuits’ Commission on the Social Apostolate condemned the widespread and systemic corruption ravaging the country and...read more
Remembering Fr Eric Velandria SJ, former socius and treasurer
Fr Eric Velandria SJ, who served our Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) from 2014 to 2020, passed away in Grosseto, Italy on 6 September...read more
Students beyond borders
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities-Asia Pacific 2025 Global Leadership Program (GLP25) was an eye-opening and enriching experience. Travelling to Japan together with another...read more
Embracing His calling fully
Seven Indonesian Jesuits pronounced their Final Vows in the Society of Jesus at Canisius College in Jakarta on 15 August. The newly professed Jesuits are...read more
Jesuits and Australian Catholics partnership: Transforming rural education in Timor-Leste
Seven Jesuit leaders from Timor-Leste visited Australia in August as part of a growing strategic partnership between the Australian Jesuit Province and the Jesuit Region...read more
Jesuit organisations provide relief and accompaniment for communities displaced by Thai-Cambodia border conflicts
In the days following the displacement of several hundred communities by the border conflicts between Cambodia and Thailand, Jesuit Service Cambodia (JSC) organised emergency relief...read more
Cardinal Hollerich visits XLC
Xavier Learning Community (XLC) in Chiang Rai, Thailand, warmly hosted Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, Archbishop of Luxembourg, together with priests and 30 young people from...read more
Living (in) Laudato sí – Five urbanites on the road less travelled
A quick search under “Projects” on the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Singapore website reveals initiatives centred on digital literacy, economic inclusion, and community resilience. Covid-19...read more