Two new Thai novices

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On December 13, Fr Paul Pollock (TAI), Regional Superior of Thailand, accepted two new novices, Theerasap "Nui" Lyysaem and Apisak "Sak" Praithongkeeree. Both will be going to Yangon at the beginning of January 2009, to live with the candidates at Canisius House, and study English full time at Campion Institute. They will return to Thailand at the end of March, get themselves ready, and then officially enter the novitiate in Taunggyi, Myanmar, on April 30, 2009.

Celebrations and movements in Tertianship

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Thanksgiving evening, November 27, at Loyola House of Studies, Ateneo de Manila University was also an occasion to celebrate two Jubilarians: Fr Roger Champoux (PHI), Tertian Instructor for EAO Tertianship, has 50 years in the Society, and Fr Bill McGarry (NYK), Assistant Tertian Instructor, has now 50 years in priesthood.

Fr Paul Kriangyot’s final vows

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Fr Paul Kriangyot Piyawanno (TAI) takes his final vowsFr Paul Kriangyot Piyawanno (TAI) took his final vows last on November 1 at Xavier Hall Chapel, Bangkok. Fr Paul was born on October 9, 1960, the third of four siblings. After a short stint in dentistry, he entered the Society on May 4, 1987 and was ordained on May 25, 1997.

Jem Guevara’s Priestly Ordination & Thanksgiving Mass

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Last August 15, Rev. Jerome Emmanuel Guevara was ordained to the priesthood in the Oratory of St. Ignatius de Loyola, Loyola House of Studies (LHS), Philippines. The ordination started at 2p.m. and was presided by the Arch. of Cagayan de Oro, His Eminence Antonio J. Ledesma, DD. Since Jem was a former Arrupean, the Arrupe International Residence (AIR) Community came to witness the momentous event. Chinese delegates from Taiwan also came to join the celebration. After the mass, a simple refreshment followed at the Richie Fernando Covered Court near LHS.

Short Reflections of Three Jesuit Deacons

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Most Rev. Broderick Pabillo, D.D., the Auxiliary Bishop of Manila ordained nine Jesuits to the Diaconate last September 13, in the Church of the Gesu of the Ateneo de Manila University campus, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines. The ordained Jesuits were the following: Rev. Javy Alpasa (PHI), Rev. Francis Alvarez (PHI), Rev. Jason Dy (PHI), Rev. Oliver Dy (PHI), Rev. Frank Savadera (PHI), Rev. Robbie Sian (PHI), Rev. Imran John (SRI), Rev.

Tertians on exposure

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After three weeks in Loyola House, and now that they have settled down smoothly in their new quarters for the coming six months, it is time this week for the Tertians to get out of their new "comfort zone" and experience another aspect of Filipino life. They will now spend eight days with poor Filipino families in the squatter area of Navotas in order to have a "feel" (schola affectus indeed) of simple family living and see how lived faith gives hope and slowly brings about justice.

Tertianship programs take off

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The Assistancy Common Tertianship for 2008-2009 begins with an opening Eucharist presided by Fr Mark Raper on September 8. The program has the following participants: Christopher G. Dumadag (PHI), Jerry Raymond Gomes (CCU), Vidal J. Gornez (PHI), Luat V. Hoang (CFN), Ehi A.