If there is something that propels me forward, it is a light touch that has gently been encouraging me towards the reality of mission. Working with the Jesuits in my country, Pakistan, was not in my life plan, but a … Continued
The announcement of the US government on 24 January to suspend all foreign aid for at least 90 days has had a severe impact on the humanitarian and educational efforts of two Jesuit organisations dedicated to supporting marginalised communities worldwide. … Continued
What does it mean to be an Ignatian leader in the 21st century? This critical question guided the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Basic Education secretariat during a formation meeting for teachers and administrators of Jesuit schools and educational … Continued
The beautiful city of Melbourne was a very apt site for a gathering of the Education Delegates of JCAP held on 1-2 October at the Provincial House of the Australian Province. Such was the intensity of the discussions that even … Continued
Pope Francis’ visit to Timor-Leste couldn’t have come at a more momentous time for the Jesuits, who this year are celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first Jesuit mission in the country. The Pope’s visit offered an opportunity for reflection … Continued
For a week, over a hundred representatives of primary and secondary Jesuit schools and federations from Asia Pacific, Europe, the United States, South Asia, South America, and Africa and Madagascar convened at De Britto Senior High School in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, … Continued
In the last week of May, twenty delegates gathered on the Jacinto campus of Ateneo de Davao University for the first eco-summit of Jesuit high schools across the Philippines. Most of these schools have established ecological programmes or projects, yet … 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
A newly released book titled Leading with Depth: A Practitioner’s Guide to 21st-Century Ignatian Leadership offers modern leaders a practical and accessible interpretation of Ignatian leadership. The work draws from the extensive experience in educational leadership of its authors, Fr … Continued
Members of the International Commission on the Apostolate of Jesuit Education (ICAJE) convened in Rome at the end of May. The gathering focussed on ongoing discernment on Jesuit education and the consolidation of the Jesuit Global Network of Schools, launched … Continued