Nearly 200 church leaders gathered in Rome from February 21 to 24 for the Vatican summit on “The Protection of Minors in the Church” convened by Pope Francis. At the start of the event, the Pope called for “concrete and … Continued
With the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) expected to be unveiled soon, it was a good opportunity for the conference Social Ministries core team to review insights gained over the last few years to help guide plans and programmes for the … Continued
While on school break in January, a group of us from Arrupe International Residence travelled to Bendum in Mindanao for a workshop on reconciliation with creation. From the busy and hectic atmosphere of Metro Manila, we were refreshed and reenergised … Continued
Working for and with the poor and marginalised brings abundant graces but not without challenges and moments of hopelessness and desolation. However, with prayer and dedication, we learn from each other and support one another and find the support of … Continued
Myanmar Leadership Institute (MLI), a long cherished dream of Yangon Archbishop Charles Cardinal Maung Bo and the Jesuits of the Myanmar Mission, was realised at its formal opening on November 14, 2018, though MLI started its first classes on October … Continued
Nearly everyone is now familiar with Google Maps. We use it for finding a location and marking places of interest. With the ever more popular ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab, we have become masters of maps on a … Continued
On December 22, 2018, Colégio de Sto Inácio de Loiola (CSIL) in Kasait, Timor-Leste graduated its first cohort of students. Of the 103 graduates, there were 47 boys and 53 girls. Sixty-one graduates were part of the pioneering group of … Continued
The gathering of the Jesuit Companions in Indigenous Ministry (JCIM) in Chiang Mai, Thailand from November 30 to December 5 enabled us who are working in the indigenous peoples (IP) apostolate in Asia Pacific to have a more in-depth experience … Continued
As a young Vietnamese Jesuit in the process of formation, I came to Thailand for my regency after completing a three-year philosophy programme in Vietnam. In the first year, I learned Thai at Union Language School in Bangkok. Learning a … Continued
Photos by Rev Harry Setianto Sunaryo SJ Kalookan, a highly urbanised and cramped section of Manila’s urban sprawl, has a bloody reputation. In August 2017, a 17-year-old boy from Kalookan was killed, fatally shot in the head as he was … Continued