On 6 June, we finally arrived in Bendum after a challenging journey that involved a two-day boat ride from Manila, a half-day transit in Cebu, an overnight stay in Cagayan de Oro, and a six-hour land transport. Our group consisted … Continued
Neurologist Dr Philip Fung Hon Chung was one of three Jesuits ordained to the priesthood, along with one scholastic ordained to the diaconate, on 24 June at the Holy Family Church in Taipei. He was born in Hong Kong and … Continued
The Loyola School of Theology (LST) in Manila is introducing a three-unit course on the Theology of Sino-Christian Life, which will be taught in Mandarin Chinese. This course is part of LST’s “Theology in an Asian Language Series,” which addresses … Continued
The Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus celebrated the ordination to the priesthood of Deacons Joseph Patrick Echevarria SJ and Cosme Carlo Lacang SJ on 3 June in the Oratory of St Ignatius of Loyola at the Loyola House … Continued
The Society of Jesus in Timor-Leste celebrated the ordination to the priesthood of Deacon Domingos Manuel Moreira SJ at the Cathedral of Dili on 3 June. The ordination was presided over by Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo da Silva SDB accompanied … Continued
An encounter, no matter how brief or insignificant it may seem, has the power to change someone’s direction in life. It can even lead someone to salvation. The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth led to the “encounter” of Jesus and … Continued
Vietnamese Scholastic Paul the Convert Do Thanh Nguyen SJ was ordained to the diaconate in Cambodia by Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, on 19 May. The joyous celebration was held in Saints Peter and Paul Church, Phnom … Continued
Years of academic studies can help a person grow intellectually but they also need corresponding growth at the heart level for his holistic development. For Jesuits, the programme dedicated specifically to the latter purpose is called the School of Heart … Continued
Dialogue must begin with the heart, encompassing more than just the interplay between faith and reason. It does not start with theological exchange, but ideally with genuine human encounters, where individuals share how they live their faith at home, in … Continued
The meeting of the Formation Delegates of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) was planned with a clear mandate from the JCAP President: to strengthen the formation of both Jesuits and mission partners. Formation Delegates from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, … Continued