Final Vows
Embracing His calling fully
Seven Indonesian Jesuits pronounced their Final Vows in the Society of Jesus at Canisius College in Jakarta on 15 August. The newly professed Jesuits are...read more
“If not you, then who?”
When he looks back on his journey, Fr Pedro Chia SJ can point to the “cannonball” moment he was called by God—in two sentences and...read more
God’s hospitality and care: Fr Joseph Haw’s Final Vows
“Sus, pues heme aquí.” (I am your man—send me.) These words, inspired by the words of St Francis Xavier, expressed Fr Joseph Haw’s commitment to...read more
A journey of faith and fidelity: My Final Vows as a Jesuit
On 2 February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, I knelt before God, my Jesuit brothers, my family, and my friends in the...read more
Three “yeses”: Final Vows of Fr Henry Ponce SJ
Filipino Jesuit Fr Henry Ponce SJ pronounced his Final Vows to the Society of Jesus on 12 January, the Feast of the Baptism of the...read more
Vietnamese Jesuits pronounce Final Vows
Four Jesuits in Vietnam professed their Final Vows on 5 December in a solemn celebration held at the Chapel of St Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate in...read more
Same yet different: Final Vows of Fr Albert Tan Kim Seong SJ
Surrounded by family, friends, religious sisters, and Jesuits, Fr Albert Tan Kim Seong SJ pronounced his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus on 13...read more
Final Vows on the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
Fr Joaquin Jose Mari “Jonjee” C Sumpaico III SJ of the Philippine Province pronounced his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus during a Mass...read more
Faith, family, and friendship: Fr RB Hizon’s Final Vows
Filipino Jesuit Fr Raymund Benedict Q Hizon SJ, known as Fr RB, professed his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus on 8 September during...read more