For a week, over a hundred representatives of primary and secondary Jesuit schools and federations from Asia Pacific, Europe, the United States, South Asia, South America, and Africa and Madagascar convened at De Britto Senior High School in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, … Continued
“A change of epoch” was a resonant phrase at the recently concluded Communication Conference Delegates Meeting held at the General Curia in Rome. The phrase may refer to the papacy of Francis—whose health is often a hot topic in the … Continued
The new PCCP training and formation programme was the central agenda of the inaugural in-person meeting of the safeguarding delegates across all Jesuit conferences. Tasked with supporting the mission of the Promotion of a Consistent Culture of Protection (PCCP), the … Continued
Three Jesuits were ordained to the diaconate in the St Mary’s Chapel of St Ignatius Church, Tokyo, on 28 February. The newly ordained deacons are Paulus Yamauchi Yutaka, Christian Mukadi Ilunga, and Claudien Cubaka Bagayamukwe. The latter two are missionaries … Continued
In a significant development towards fostering a secure environment within the global Jesuit community, the Society of Jesus has announced the launch of a comprehensive formation and training programme aimed at safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons. The initiative, known as … 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 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
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
The devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy, which hit Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar, continue to rise with the death toll surpassing 500 as governments and other rescue teams continue their operations. The Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED) in Malawi, … Continued
Fr Tony Moreno SJ, President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, called the recent assembly of major superiors a “historic” one. Aside from all the major superiors who were present in person—two of them attending their first assembly: Fr … Continued