Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific

3 May 2024

Jesuit Tertianship Immersion Programme: Seeking interreligious dialogue and ecological renewal

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Eight Tertians from the Philippines, Indonesia, Slovakia, Malaysia, and Thailand embarked on a week-long immersion programme designed to foster interfaith dialogue and ecological awareness. Held from 23 to 30 April at Pondok Pesantren Ath Thariq, an Islamic boarding house in … Continued

28 Apr 2024

Filipino Jesuits profess Final Vows on the Feast of Mary

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On the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus, two priests from opposite ends of the globe marked significant milestones in their Jesuit lives by professing their Final Vows in the Society of Jesus in … Continued

17 Apr 2024

“I have seen the Lord”: Diaconate ordination in Rome

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The second of April—a Tuesday within the Octave of Easter—marked a significant day for the Collegio Internazionale del Gesù, in particular, for the Society of Jesus. Thirteen scholastics were ordained deacons during a solemn Mass presided over by Cardinal José … Continued

16 Apr 2024

Small, simple, profound: Final Vows of Fr Joseph Ng SJ

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The Mass for the profession of the Final Vows of Fr Joseph Ng Swee Chun SJ was a small affair. It was held in the community chapel of Bellarmine House in Kuching on 19 March, the Solemnity of St Joseph. … Continued

28 Mar 2024

Four Jesuits (and an Assumptionist) ordained deacons in Vietnam

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On the Feast of St Joseph, Patron of the Jesuit Scholasticate of the Vietnamese Province, four Jesuits and an Augustinian Assumptionist were ordained to the diaconate by Most Reverend Joseph Đỗ Quang Khang, Bishop of Bac Ninh Diocese. The newly … Continued

17 Mar 2024

Jesuit Tertianship: A deepening of the Ignatian journey

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The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Tertianship programme in Manila is a transformative time for Jesuits seeking deeper spiritual training. This year, 11 Jesuits from different parts of the world participated in the programme, deepening their journey of self-discovery … Continued

4 Mar 2024

In Myanmar, the vows are a testament to freedom

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In the midst of uncertainties, God calls human beings to labour with Him in His vineyard. The world needs more people to march under the banner of His Son to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom—a kingdom of peace … Continued

1 Mar 2024

New deacons ordained in Tokyo

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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

26 Feb 2024

First ever profession of First Vows in Pakistan

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Saturday, 24 February, was a historic day for the Jesuits in Pakistan, especially for Fr Robbie D’Lima SJ, who professed his First Vows at Saint Mary’s School, Al-Mehtab Park, Lahore. The school was chosen as a reminder of the intentional … Continued

20 Feb 2024

Learning about the theology of the priesthood

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The International Conference on the Theology of the Priesthood took place in Manila from 3 to 14 February at the University of Santo Tomas’ Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building in Sampaloc. This conference was a joint effort between the University … Continued

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