Jesuit Formation
Love never fails: Final Vows of Fr Ohchang Kwon SJ
Fr Ohchang Simon Kwon SJ pronounced his solemn perpetual Final Vows to the Society of Jesus on 22 October, the memorial of St John Paul...read more
Glad, grateful, humbled: Final Vows of Fr Xavier Olin SJ
Fr Xavier Olin SJ professed his Final Vows before Philippine Provincial Fr Primitivo Viray Jr SJ during a Mass held on 21 October, feast of...read more
Final Vows in Timor-Leste: Committing to a life of serving God’s people
The Parish of Nossa Senhora de Fátima Railaco in Timor-Leste celebrated the 481st anniversary of the formation of the Society of Jesus on 27 September...read more
Meet our 2021 ordinands to the diaconate
On Saturday, 16 October, 17 Jesuits from Vietnam, Myanmar, the Philippines, Korea, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda were ordained as deacons by Most Rev...read more
JCAP holds inaugural gathering of novices
From 6 to 8 October, novices across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) came together for an inaugural event to celebrate their companionship in...read more
To preach, pray, and serve as Jesus did
Australian Jesuit Brett O’Neill was ordained to the diaconate in St Ignatius Church, Boston College on 18 September. He was one of 12 men –...read more
“‘Final’ isn’t formation’s end”: Final Vows of Fr Arnel Aquino SJ
The Philippine Jesuits give thanks to God who gives us our Mother Mary, who accompanies us in our sorrows and brings us closer to her...read more
An outpouring of God’s blessings
Fr Jinhyuk Park SJ pronounced his Final Vows at the chapel of Metta Karuna Reflection Center in Siem Reap on 14 September. Fr Jinhyuk wanted...read more
Serving God’s people through the ministry of the priesthood
When Fr Peter Nguyễn Văn Toàn SJ received the Sacrament of Holy Orders in St Ignatius Catholic Church in Tokyo on 4 September, he was...read more