Scholastics Fransiskus Pieter Dolle SJ from Indonesia and Isaías Abílio Caldas SJ from Timor-Leste were ordained deacons in Madrid at the Jesuit parish of San Francisco Javier and San Luis Gonzaga in the neighborhood of Ventilla on 8 February. They … Continued
On the first month of the year, the novice directors from the different novitiates in the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) were warmly welcomed by the Korean Province in the cold winter weather of Seoul. The annual circle meeting … Continued
Vietnam is a very beautiful country, not only because of its natural scenery but also for its people. I had never actually thought of going to Vietnam until I moved to Arrupe International Residence for my theological studies. Frankly speaking, … Continued
The New Year is a traditional time to contemplate both the past and the future, which made it a most suitable setting for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Scholastics and Brothers’ Circle workshop on Safeguarding and Protection of … Continued
The Vietnamese Jesuit Province celebrated the ordination to the priesthood of nine Jesuit deacons on December 3 at St Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate in Ho Chi Minh City by Most Rev Joseph Dang Duc Ngan, Bishop of Da Nang diocese. The … Continued
The Indonesian Jesuit Province celebrated the Final Vows of six Jesuit priests and one brother, and the jubilee of 20 Jesuits marking their 60, 50 and 25 years in the Society, and 50 and 25 years in the priesthood. Brother … Continued
Every two years, Jesuit brothers, including those in formation, gather from across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) to discuss topics or themes that affect them. This year, the brothers met in Yogyakarta, Indonesia to reflect and pray over … Continued
Eight Jesuits made their promises as deacons before a Philippine bishop on October 26 in the Church of the Gesu, Ateneo de Manila University. Bishop Sofronio Bancud of Cabanatuan ordained as deacons Paul Tu Ja from Myanmar, Peter Tran Hoan … Continued
All roads led to Rome for most of the Tertian instructors and some of their assistants with Fr General Arturo Sosa calling for a special meeting of instructors from the 16 different Tertianship programmes worldwide. What made this particular assembly … Continued
Ate Mirna’s smile is instant, bright and always a sign of happiness. “Ate” in Tagalog means “older sister”, a respectful and affectionate nickname given to women. She immediately smiles when we enter her poor hut in the suburb of Liwanag … Continued