Myanmar Region (MYN)
17 Jesuits ordained deacon
Seventeen Jesuit scholastics were ordained deacon in Manila on September 8. They were an international group from nine Provinces and Regions in three Conferences, Asia...read more
Funding shortfall leads to education gaps
A funding pitfall in education for the Burmese refugees along the Thai border may negatively affect their preparedness to go home. The focus of the...read more
Reflecting on governance arrangements
Typhoon Vicente reached Hurricane Signal 10 overhead as the half yearly Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Major Superiors’ assembly continued calmly indoors in Macau’s...read more
Where the Church can serve in Myanmar
Myanmar is at a crossroads; an exciting point in its history as a nation. One of the poorest, most ethnically diverse and conflict-prone societies in...read more
JCAP releases report for 2012
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific has produced a modest 16-page annual report, simply titled “Jesuits in Asia Pacific 2012”. read more
Exploring and experiencing Buddhism
Sixteen Jesuits participated in the East Asian Theological Encounter Programme (EATEP) held at the Seven Fountains Spirituality Centre in Chiangmai, Thailand from April 16 to...read more
Education initiatives, opportunities and challenges
Education continues to be a priority for Jesuits in Asia Pacific, as the recent JCAP meeting of Province delegates for pre-secondary and secondary education revealed. ...read more
You are not forgotten
“You are not forgotten,” said Aung San Suu Kyi. “Pass this message to those behind you and on to others.” Not permitted a microphone, the...read more
Changing to best serve the universal mission
The Society is now at a new stage brought about by a couple of converging factors – the demographic realities and how we can best...read more