Fifteen Vocation Promoters from Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia-Singapore, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste gathered in Bangkok from February 7 to 11 to learn more about young people and to discover new ways of promoting vocations in the region. … Continued
When my provincial asked me to attend a course at the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), I was hesitant to go. I didn’t know anything about EAPI except that a confrere who had anger management issues had taken courses there … Continued
With the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) expected to be unveiled soon, it was a good opportunity for the conference Social Ministries core team to review insights gained over the last few years to help guide plans and programmes for the … Continued
Novice Directors of the different provinces of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) met at the Sacred Heart Novitiate in Quezon City, Philippines from January 13 to 19 for our annual circle meeting. Such an occasion is always a … Continued
While on school break in January, a group of us from Arrupe International Residence travelled to Bendum in Mindanao for a workshop on reconciliation with creation. From the busy and hectic atmosphere of Metro Manila, we were refreshed and reenergised … Continued
Two experiences had a profound impact on me during my time at the Scholastics and Brothers Circle in Taiwan last December. The first was the time spent with an indigenous community in small groups. The individuals and groups within the … Continued
Working for and with the poor and marginalised brings abundant graces but not without challenges and moments of hopelessness and desolation. However, with prayer and dedication, we learn from each other and support one another and find the support of … Continued
It has been another season of grace for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). Our works, missions and apostolates marked many milestones – from the first graduation of Colégio de Santo Inácio de Loiola in Timor-Leste and the new … Continued
The year 2018 is another season of grace. We started the year by launching the discernment of the universal apostolic preferences (UAPs) in our conference. The process was rolled out following Fr General Arturo Sosa’s letter to the Society on … Continued
Myanmar Leadership Institute (MLI), a long cherished dream of Yangon Archbishop Charles Cardinal Maung Bo and the Jesuits of the Myanmar Mission, was realised at its formal opening on November 14, 2018, though MLI started its first classes on October … Continued