The climate crisis can no longer be denied. Its most severe effects are felt in the Global South where extreme rainfall events cause erosion and flooding, while sea level rise and coral bleaching affect archipelagos in Asia and the large … Continued
On 4 October, the Vatican released the new apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum. The document is a new edition of Pope Francis’ Laudato si’, which was published seven years ago. “Laudate Deum,” Latin for “Praise God,” focuses on the critical truths … Continued
“Today is a great day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad,” declared Bishop Honesto F Ongtioco of Cubao as he began his homily on that special Saturday morning of 14 October. Indeed, it was a great … Continued
“What would we look like if we could start again with the knowledge we have today?” posed Julie Edwards, Secretary for Social Ministries, during the gathering of the various secretaries, coordinators, and consultors of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific … Continued
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