From 3 to 6 February, representatives from the 11 Jesuit schools in the Philippines gathered at the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality for EcoSummit 2025. Now in its second year, this annual assembly brings together faculty and staff who lead … Continued
The IAJU (International Association of Jesuit Universities) International Education Conference took place at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, from 26 to 28 February. This marked the third IAJU International Education Conference, following earlier gatherings in 2019 at IBERO Puebla University … Continued
From 2 to 7 March, Xavier Learning Community (XLC) in Chiang Rai, Thailand, hosted the “Learning from Southeast Asia” programme, which brought together students and staff from Japan’s Sophia University and Kwansei Gakuin University. This collaborative educational initiative aimed to … Continued
I am a third-year student from Xavier Learning Community in Chiang Rai, Thailand. During the semester break, my friends and I wanted to gain more experience, so we volunteered to teach at different places. One of these places was Zibrae … Continued
The Myanmar Leadership Institute (MLI) first welcomed students in December 2018. In just six years, thousands of students have experienced MLI’s unique mix of innovative learning and supportive community. Back in 2017, Myanmar’s Cardinal Charles Bo, asked the Jesuits to … Continued
Xavier Learning Community in Chiang Rai brought together 81 freshmen and sophomore students from Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos for a five-day Ignatian Youth Camp. Guided by Fr Jboy Gonzales SJ and T Paul Loquias from Ateneo de Davao University, this … Continued
Emmaus Farm, a Jesuit ecological centre in Chiang Mai, welcomed 25 students from the Catholic Student Network of Northern Thailand for a two-day learning programme on Laudato sí held from 26 to 27 October. The programme included various activities. Kep … Continued
In early August, I participated in the Service Learning Program (SLP) held in Davao City, Philippines. As it was my first time, I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, it quickly turned out to be a transformative experience that broadened … Continued
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific (AJCU-AP) convened in Beijing, China, from 25 to 27 August for its Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) meeting. Hosted by The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies at the University of International … Continued
In 1945, Belgian Jesuit missionary Fr Ernest Goossens SJ sought to convey a message of peace and inner healing for survivors of the atomic bomb through music. He opened a small music class next to the church in Hiroshima where … Continued