For three days in November, participants from the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Regional Office joined a workshop on mobile filmmaking. Designed for individuals with minimal equipment—usually just a mobile phone—the workshop was a collaboration between the Jesuit Conference of Asia … Continued
“A change of epoch” was a resonant phrase at the recently concluded Communication Conference Delegates Meeting held at the General Curia in Rome. The phrase may refer to the papacy of Francis—whose health is often a hot topic in the … Continued
The Jesuit Communications (JesCom) network in Asia Pacific convened in Hong Kong from 3 to 5 July for their first face-to-face meeting since the pandemic. The gathering, facilitated by Fr Emmanuel Alfonso SJ, conference Secretary for Social Communications, Paolo Antonio Gonzalez, … Continued
The Taipei Ricci Institute (TRI), which was founded in 1966 by Fr Yves Raguin SJ 甘易逢神父 to promote dialogue between western and Chinese cultures, is now 58 years old. Over the last six decades, the Institute engaged in multiple activities, … Continued
It is true that loyalty knows no bounds, and a journey undertaken faithfully, no matter how long or difficult, unfolds without monotony or weariness. This narrative depicts Kanisius’ century-long journey in printing and publishing—a pilgrimage marked by the love and … Continued
The second chapter of the De Status Societatis (DSS) elucidates the epochal changes and challenges in the world and the Church. Jesuits worldwide are invited to view these changes and challenges as gifts from God. Notably, the DSS highlights the … Continued
Around 50 scholastics, brothers, and priests from 12 different provinces across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific gathered at Kampoeng Media, Yogyakarta, from 19 to 28 December for the annual Scholastics and Brothers Circle (SBC) meeting. Entitled “Digital Evangelization: Indonesian … Continued
On 26 January 2022, Kanisius Publishing and Printing (PT Kanisius), a Jesuit apostolate of the Indonesian Province, commemorated a century of dedicated work. Reflecting on Kanisius’ centenary brought us greater awareness and appreciation of the graces and milestones achieved over … Continued
What is the message and call of Laudate Deum for our context in Asia Pacific today? This was the question that guided the online panel discussion on 8 November hosted by the Reconciliation with Creation network in collaboration with Jesuit … 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