Be with the people and serve them through the sacred ministry

The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) and the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States have been blessed with 11 new deacons: Rico Jaen Adapon SJ (Philippines), Isidore Sadudee Damrongkitmongkon SJ (Thailand), Jude Tharadol Dongyasopa SJ (Thailand), Shane … Continued

Of religious vows and freedom in Jesuit life

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For three days, from 24-26 January, novices from the different provinces across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) gathered online to deepen their understanding of the religious vows, especially in the context of their current stage of formation. Guided … Continued

A moment of sharing and listening in Girisonta

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Girisonta is a place of great significance for the Indonesian Jesuits. It marks both the beginning and end of their Jesuit journeys. The Novice Directors of our Jesuit conference are grateful to the Stanislaus Kostka Novitiate community in Girisonta for … Continued

Fr General Sosa thanks Australians for giving their hearts to the marginalised

On 24 January, Jesuit Mission Australia welcomed Jesuit Father General Arturo Sosa, his companions from Rome, and the Major Superiors from the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific to share an intimate evening of gratitude and friendship with some of Jesuit … Continued

Fifteen Vietnamese Jesuits ordained to the priesthood

On 2 December, 15 Vietnamese Jesuit deacons responded to God’s invitation and embraced the call to be Jesus’ companions in the priestly vocation, following in the example of St Ignatius and his first companions. The new priests are Fr Joseph … Continued

Growing in our life-mission as Friends in the Lord and Companions of Jesus

I had the privilege of being one of the 13 members who attended the colloquium for new major superiors held from 29 October to 11 November at the General Curia in Rome. The participants included three superiors from the Latin … Continued