Combined Novitiate experiences in Malaysia-Singapore
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The Japanese Province Novitiate will join the Malaysia-Singapore Novitiate programme for six weeks from September 29.
Fr Denis Kim visits Japan
In his effort to gain knowledge of the social apostolates in the various units of the EAO Assistancy, Fr Denis Kim (KOR), EAO Social Apostolate Secretary, visited Japan last December 21 – 27. Fr Kim wrote, “The encounter… has become an inspiring refresh for my role as an Assistancy secretariat. Although I have heard that the Jesuit mission is mainly centered on education in Japan, my visit makes me realize that the Jesuit social apostolate is not weak in the Province.
Tertians’ Pilgrimage
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Every major ancient religion featured the practice of a deliberate journey to a specific holy place in quest of special blessings. In acting out this sacred ritual, pilgrims recreated the essentials of a hero’s journey which stands for all the partings we must do in life, all the separation we must undergo in order to find our way again to new life, new challenges and higher danger.
Pope Benedict XVI approved beatification of Japanese Martyrs
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Tokyo, 01 June 2007. Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree approving the beatification of Peter Kibe and 187 other martyrs on June 1st, something which the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan has long been requesting the Pope to do. The date when the beatification will be publicly proclaimed and celebrated will be determined after consultation between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan and the Holy Office in Rome.
The cause of Fr. Kibe and 187 martyrs moves forward
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On May 9, 2006, the theologians’ consultative committee of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints presented an ‘in favor’ report regarding the beatification of Fr. Peter Kibe and 187 martyrs.