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
The annual conference of the Ignatian Spirituality Network (ISN) was recently held at the Manresa Center of Spirituality in Changhua, Taiwan. The conference included delegates from 12 provinces and regions. A total of 17 participants attended, including myself, a laywoman, … Continued
Fr John Lee Hua SJ, who has dedicated himself to the work of protecting children and young adults, continues to refine his expertise in the field of child protection. He recently obtained qualification in the “Scholar and Experts Pool for … Continued
To mark the 25th anniversary of the only Jesuit institution in mainland China, The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) gathered friends and alumni on the evening of 28 November to cherish the sweet memories of the past and look … Continued
As the pandemic situation eased and border controls relaxed, nearly 20 young Jesuit priests who are in apostolic ministries of the Chinese Province met on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival at the beautiful and serene Xavier House in Hong … Continued
“Today is a great day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad,” declared Bishop Honesto F Ongtioco of Cubao as he began his homily on that special Saturday morning of 14 October. Indeed, it was a great … Continued
Bishop Stephen Chow SJ of Hong Kong was among 21 bishops raised to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis during a ceremony at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on 30 September. Chow, who was appointed bishop of Hong … Continued
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
The Rerum Novarum Center in Taiwan held a Migrant Worker Caregiving Training Course, the second in a series, on 9 July under the guidance of the Taipei City Foreign and Disabled Labor Office. The training was guided by Yang Chen … Continued
Bishop Stephen Chow SJ, the Bishop of Hong Kong, has been appointed as one of the 21 new cardinals by Pope Francis. The Pontiff made the announcement on 9 July during his Sunday Angelus. Alongside Bishop Chow, another Jesuit, Archbishop … Continued