Korean Province (KOR)
Practice what you teach: The mission of proclaiming the Gospel
St Francis preached the Gospel to all creatures, calling them his sisters and brothers. His deep communion and love teach us how all Christians should...read more
Service through words and deeds
“Today is a great day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad,” declared Bishop Honesto F Ongtioco of Cubao as he began...read more
The heart of the boy who offered five loaves and two fishes: Cultivating a relationship of trust for peace, migrants, and refugees
In the latter half of September, I accompanied 11 young people from Japan to a peace camp called “Youth Peace Festival”, where they interacted with...read more
From following behind to walking beside: A decade of grace and transformation
Almost a decade ago, Jaeseok and I began our novitiate journey in Korea as part of a class of six novices. On 23 September, we...read more
MAGIS 2023 opens in Lisbon
The long-awaited MAGIS 2023 officially opened on 22 July with an enthusiastic welcome for the nearly 2,000 young pilgrims from more than 80 countries, including...read more
Called to unveil the fullness of Christ: Jesuit ordination in Korea
On 28 June, Bishop Job Koo Yo-bi of the Archdiocese of Seoul presided over the ordination ceremony of four Jesuits who were ordained as priests:...read more
When art is prayer, and prayer is art
Fr Young Gil Pedro Bae SJ believes that art is a form of prayer. He uses his background in calligraphy, architecture, and art therapy as...read more
Missionary work and reconciliation, a pilgrimage in Nagasaki
The Japan-Korea Jesuit social apostolate meeting took place in Nagasaki from 31 October to 3 November. The four days of pilgrimage under the theme, “Missionary...read more
“I chose you to bear fruit”- Jn 15:16
Nineteen candidates from three congregations (The Society of Jesus, The Spiritans, and The Missionary Community of Saint Paul the Apostle) were ordained to the diaconate...read more