On 17 December 2022, Pope Francis signed a decree recognising the “heroic virtues” of Matteo Ricci, marking the first stage of his beatification process. The Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus began assisting the Holy See with the cause … Continued
The meeting of the Formation Delegates of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) was planned with a clear mandate from the JCAP President: to strengthen the formation of both Jesuits and mission partners. Formation Delegates from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, … Continued
The Sanctuario de Loyola in Spain is currently the destination for 12 Jesuits from across our Asia Pacific conference, as they join over a hundred of their Jesuit brothers for the 71st Congregation of Procurators (CP). The CP is a … Continued
In 2002, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference established Catholic Earthcare Australia with a mandate to assist in the ecological conversion of the Australian church. Fr Denis Edwards†, a respected eco-theologian, gave his support, and some green shoots were seen across … Continued
Jesuits in Asia Pacific, the annual magazine of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), is now available to read and download. This year’s edition underscores the “rebirth of the life-mission” of the Society of Jesus in Asia Pacific, as … Continued
The year 2022 was a breath of fresh air for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) and possibly also for the whole world. Our onsite gatherings and events started to resume in the middle of the year after travel … Continued
Development Officers across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) held an online meeting on 12 April to discuss the performance of their fundraising programmes, the lights and shadows of the previous year, as well as their learnings, priorities, and … Continued
The Brothers from our Jesuit conference met in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 27 March to 1 April. We were officially welcomed with a solemn Eucharistic celebration by Fr Beda Yassao SJ. Fr Beda shared how he was edified by the … Continued
A Catholic tradition during the Holy Week is to visit at least seven churches for reflection and prayer. For four Vietnamese scholastics–two missionaries to Laos, one missionary to Thailand, and one in Vietnam–from Arrupe International Residence in Manila, the journey … Continued
Dear friends, One of the most unappreciated graces in the Lord’s resurrection is the affirmation of God’s presence in creation. In one apparition scene in Matthew, the angel says to the women: “Do not be afraid! I know that you … Continued