The charismatic Pedro Arrupe still has an important impact on the life of the Society of Jesus. Full of imagination and enthusiasm, with freedom, vision, and courage, he aroused, like any good leader, both devoted followers and resolute enemies. For … Continued
In the Asian context of widespread poverty, diversity of religions, and multiplicity of cultures, dialogue is a new way of being Church, said Fr Heru Prakosa SJ, Counsellor for Dialogue with Islam at the Secretariat for Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue … Continued
The discovery of spaces for consolation and companionship amidst constraints and crises formed the underlying wellspring of graces that glued the various moments of our gathering as Novice Directors of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). The meeting, which … Continued
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, online classes have become an integral part of education. As Jesuits who are currently in philosophy and theology studies, we all have experience with online learning. But we quickly realised that there is still much … Continued
As we leave 2021 behind, we look back on a year full of God’s grace. In the past year we have been blessed with a new apostolic plan, the erection of a new Jesuit Region, a celebration of a golden … Continued
Fr Girish Santiago SJ has been named by Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ as the new Superior of the Myanmar Jesuit Region. He succeeds Fr Mark Raper SJ who has been Superior of the Myanmar Jesuits since 2011. With his … Continued
The encounters with Jesus in the manger are no accident. There are signposts which are heard and seen. In the case of the shepherds, the angel appears before them and declares: “Do not be afraid…, a saviour has been born … Continued
The newest publication of the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) is inspired by the “loving friendship” that forms “the most vital base for interreligious dialogue and collaboration”. Fr In-gun Kang SJ, Coordinator … Continued
In celebration of its milestone 40th anniversary, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific has launched a commemorative online exhibition that showcases the history of its service and solidarity with refugees, as well as eye-opening personal stories of people JRS has … Continued
Fr Thomas H O’Gorman SJ died at the age of 89 on 22 November at the Jesuit Health and Wellness Center in Manila. He had served the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) for many decades. News of his death … Continued