Our parents and elders
I dreamt about me crossing over to the other side of the divide. Expecting to meet earthly judges there, granting me an initial rough ride. But it was my parents waiting there for me with wide open arms, Jesus had … Continued
“To dwell where God’s heart is”: Remembering Richie Fernando SJ
Today, 17 October, marks the 28th death anniversary of Richard “Richie” Fernando SJ, the Filipino scholastic who died from a grenade blast in Cambodia. He was only 26 when he gave up his life completely for others. I am 26 … Continued
Placing the poor at the heart of our mission
Let us not forget the poor. This was the main message of Fr Totet Banaynal SJ to an international group of Jesuit regents and young priests gathered in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from 29 to 30 August. Fr Banaynal recalled his … Continued
Strengthening our education apostolate
Education delegates from across our Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) gathered in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 April to foster collaboration and synergy in Jesuit education. The first in-person meeting to take place in several years, the event … Continued
My arrival in heaven
by Noel Oliver SJ I arrived in heaven and stood in line, Peter was there our seats to assign. Row 210 was assigned to the one before me, I waited and waited and got row 303. Our Lord Jesus was … Continued
Fr General Sosa thanks Australians for giving their hearts to the marginalised
On 24 January, Jesuit Mission Australia welcomed Jesuit Father General Arturo Sosa, his companions from Rome, and the Major Superiors from the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific to share an intimate evening of gratitude and friendship with some of Jesuit … Continued
Fifteen Vietnamese Jesuits ordained to the priesthood
On 2 December, 15 Vietnamese Jesuit deacons responded to God’s invitation and embraced the call to be Jesus’ companions in the priestly vocation, following in the example of St Ignatius and his first companions. The new priests are Fr Joseph … Continued
Fostering a Church that listens
The Catholic community in Battambang, Cambodia is taking steps towards nurturing a more synodal Church, one that listens to all her members. A recent workshop on synodal leadership was facilitated by a team from the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) … Continued
A historic ordination in Cambodia
On 19 August, the Cambodian Church and the Society of Jesus were gifted with the first-ever Cambodian Jesuit priest, Fr Damo Martin Chour SJ. The ordination programme began a little after 9 am and lasted for about two hours. Fr … Continued
MAGIS 2023 opens in Lisbon
The long-awaited MAGIS 2023 officially opened on 22 July with an enthusiastic welcome for the nearly 2,000 young pilgrims from more than 80 countries, including 225 pilgrims from Asia Pacific. During the welcome ceremony held at the Colégio de São … Continued