Poverty and reconciliation with creation Many intensive forms of environmental exploitation and degradation not only exhaust resources…but also undo the social structures…shaped cultural identity and their sense of meaning of life and community. (Pope Francis, Laudato Si, 145) To commit … Continued
In March 2021, Wishma Sandmali, a Sri Lankan woman, died in the Nagoya Detention Center. She came to Japan with a dream to teach English. While she was learning Japanese, she was physically assaulted by a classmate and was unable … Continued
When the virus first began to spread throughout the world, in Myanmar “Covid” was an unknown word. Young people of the country strummed their guitar while singing love songs before their lovers’ hostels; they went to college, and played football … Continued
On 8 September 2021, the Jesuits in Indonesia celebrated the 50th anniversary of Indonesia as an independent province of the Society of Jesus. A thanksgiving Mass was held on 11 September celebrated by Indonesian Provincial, Fr Benedictus Hari Juliawan SJ, … Continued
Burma has always been an exotic, isolated country. Over the centuries, the Jesuits have undertaken three distinct missions in Myanmar, as Burma is now known. The most recent mission, which is just over 20 years old, was given a boost … Continued
The year 2021 was a season of blessings with a lot of pressing challenges. The Ignatian Year, commemorating the 500th anniversary of Ignatius’ conversion, commenced on 20 May. Fr General invited all of us, Jesuits and companions in mission, to … Continued
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific has published its 2022 annual report with a focus on governance, reconciliation with creation, migrants and refugees, and youth. A most significant moment in our conference last year was the release of the Apostolic … Continued
As we leave 2021 behind, we look back on a year full of God’s grace. In the past year we have been blessed with a new apostolic plan, the erection of a new Jesuit Region, a celebration of a golden … Continued