The second chapter of the De Status Societatis (DSS) elucidates the epochal changes and challenges in the world and the Church. Jesuits worldwide are invited to view these changes and challenges as gifts from God. Notably, the DSS highlights the … Continued
Around 50 scholastics, brothers, and priests from 12 different provinces across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific gathered at Kampoeng Media, Yogyakarta, from 19 to 28 December for the annual Scholastics and Brothers Circle (SBC) meeting. Entitled “Digital Evangelization: Indonesian … Continued
The Union of Superiors General has announced the Third Intercontinental Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the theme “Toward a Constitutively Synodal Church”. All videos will be facilitated virtually and will be offered at no cost to participants worldwide. Utilising … Continued
As we begin the year 2024, we reflect on the past year with gratitude for the many graces we have received in our Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). Notably, we welcomed Pakistan as the newest mission territory of JCAP, … Continued
Christmas in Bethlehem is usually a very festive event at this time. The war on Gaza has changed the mood and character of the celebration. The Lutheran Pastor Munther Ishaq tells Al Jazeera that, in solidarity with the situation in … Continued
When we first met migrant children from Afghanistan staying in Indonesia, we were concerned about their education and wanted to help them. A refugee teacher had gathered about 20 children aged between 2 and 15 years old in a makeshift … Continued
The meeting of the socii of the six Jesuit conferences took place from 13 to 17 November at the Jesuit General Curia in Rome. It marked a historic occasion, as it was the very first to be held since the … Continued
The Catholic community in Battambang, Cambodia is taking steps towards nurturing a more synodal Church, one that listens to all her members. A recent workshop on synodal leadership was facilitated by a team from the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) … Continued
In previous articles and presentations I’ve done about the Synod, I’ve often said that “the method is the message”. This phrase rang even more vividly at the October synod assembly. More than 400 people, including voting members, special guests, experts, … Continued
I had the privilege of being one of the 13 members who attended the colloquium for new major superiors held from 29 October to 11 November at the General Curia in Rome. The participants included three superiors from the Latin … Continued