In the latter half of September, I accompanied 11 young people from Japan to a peace camp called “Youth Peace Festival”, where they interacted with Korean youth. Throughout the pandemic, our group in Japan had been communicating online with Fr … Continued
The Philippine Jesuit Province will welcome a new Provincial Superior with the appointment of Fr Xavier L Olin SJ. He will take over from Fr Primitivo Viray Jr SJ, who has been appointed as the next President of the Jesuit … Continued
Bishop Stephen Chow SJ of Hong Kong was among 21 bishops raised to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis during a ceremony at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on 30 September. Chow, who was appointed bishop of Hong … Continued
The transition of the Pakistan Mission from the Sri Lanka Province to the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) has opened new horizons for the Pakistan Jesuits. The first Pakistan Mission assembly with JCAP, held from 21 to 23 September, … Continued
The Treasurers from across our Jesuit conference held their annual meeting from 11 to 14 September in Sydney, at Peter Canisius House in Pymble, which was formerly the old novitiate of the Australian Province. Twenty-four participants attended, with two members, … Continued
The JCAP flagship project, Caring for Communities and Creation (CCC), commemorated this year’s Season of Creation with a webinar on 14 September, led by the JCAP Reconciliation with Creation (RwC) network. The webinar centred around three themes, mirroring the focal … Continued
The Magis gathering was celebrated in Portugal from 22 to 31 July, then continued with World Youth Day until 6 August. The event saw participation from more than 80 countries worldwide, with nearly 2,000 participants. The main venue was the … Continued
Two representatives from the Jesuit Companions in Indigenous Ministry (JCIM) participated in the Asian Lay Leaders (ALL) Forum’s Asian Youth Academy (AYA) and Asian Theological Forum (ATF) held in Bali, Indonesia from 19 to 29 August. Zacara Lastimado from Fr … Continued
Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ is inviting Jesuits, companions, and all those who share in the mission of the Society of Jesus worldwide to an Ignatian examen to deepen personal conversion, community, and the institutions of the Society’s apostolates. This … Continued
A young Spanish Jesuit is missioned to Japan, where he experiences events that will affect the rest of his life. The animated short film “Arrupe in Japan” is a collaboration between the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, the Digital Arts … Continued