Goodbye, Fr. Mace. Welcome Fr. Martin, et al.
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The Arrupe House community, together with friends from the Ateneo University academe and Jesuit houses, bid farewell to Fr. John Mace last May 30.
Welcome back, Brother Hieu!
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Arrupe House warmly received Sch. Hieu Bui Cong (GER) last May 26. It may be recalled that Sch. Hieu had a very serious bicycle accident on February 7, 2005. He underwent a four-and-a-half hours of brain surgery, stayed in the ICU for a week, and was discharged from the hospital on February 28. As soon as he was physically able, he went to Germany for physical therapy.
Ordinations in Malaysia-Singapore
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- The priestly ordination of Deacon Ravi Michael: June 17, 2006, at 10 am, at St Joseph’s Church, Sentul, Malaysia.
- The priestly ordination of Deacon James Tan: July 29, 2006, Saturday at 5:00 pm, at the Church of St. Ignatius, Singapore.
Local Superiors Workshop
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The two-week local superiors’ workshop at the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), Manila conducted by JCEAO ended last May 6, 2006. It closed with a Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr Nicolás. There were 23 participants from 11 different nationalities, all Jesuits working in the East Asia and Oceania region.
Experience Theology in an Asian Context
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Inviting all Jesuits who have at least finished one year of theological studies and are doing theological studies
First Vows in Myanmar
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The First Vows held last Sunday, May 7 at the Infant Jesus Chapel, Payaphyu, Taunggyi was an occasion that was simple, yet full of fun and great joy. Fr Paul Pollock was there. And so were Fr Peter Kim and Sch Valerio Rereh. Many family members and friends showed up. After the ceremony, they all shared a picnic-type of refreshment under the green trees, which are now plentiful. On behalf of our brothers in Myanmar, Fr Ignatius Wardi Saputra thanked everyone for your prayers.
East Asian Theological Encounter Program 2006
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The East Asian Theological Encounter Program is a first in South East Asia that provides an environment for Jesuit Scholastics to get together, to live and do theology together, and to contextualize the encounter in an Asian context with its varied realities, focusing in one form of Buddhism (Thai Buddhism). This is done more on the practical level of dialoguing, discussing, exchanging and deepening views than on the theoretical level of gathering information.
E-News February-March 2006
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Three new cardinals present faces of Catholic Church in Asia
On Feb. 22, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk of Seoul, Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales of Manila and Bishop Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong among the 15 new members he plans to induct into the College of Cardinals in Vatican City on Mar. 24 during his first consistory.
Ordination of Vinai Boonlue
Vinai Boonlue was ordained by Bishop of Chiangmai, Joseph Sangval, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral of Chiangmai on the 19th of November 2005. The date was chosen because it was Saturday after the 17th of November 2005, the date that marked the 51st Anniversary of the second mission of the Jesuits in Thailand. A Regional Triduum preceded the ordination to end the Region’s Golden Anniversary and to prepare for the Jubilee of St. Ignatius, St. Francis Xavier, and Blessed Peter Favre.
Long Retreat for Singapore Novices
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Seven first year novices will have their long retreat from 19 November to 20 December at the St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary. One Singaporean, five Timorese and one Thai. Spiritual Directors would be Novice Master Fr. Philip Heng and Socius Fr. Colin Tan. Let us include them in our prayers.