Myanmar Region (MYN)
Thirteen Jesuits ordained deacon in Manila
“Carry your cross!” This was the challenge of Bishop Honesto Ongtioco to the 13 Jesuit deacons he ordained on September 14, 2013. The Jesuit ordinands...read more
First formators’ training held
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific recently held its first Formation for Jesuit Formators seminar. Held from August 5 to 16 in the Philippines, the...read more
Caring for Burmese refugees in Mae Sot
It was his experience as an ethnic minority in Thailand that prompted JRS Asia Pacific staff member Sanan to devote his life to helping Burmese...read more
Collaboration is our salvation
In late June, Singapore suffered from the worst ever haze in its history. The haze came from forest fires in Sumatra, across the Malacca Strait....read more
Respect right of refugees to sanctuary, sustenance and education
On World Refugee Day in 2013, JRS Asia Pacific calls for renewed hospitality by host governments towards refugees and asylum seekers in order to respect refugee rights...read more
A clear and obvious blessing
It was the moment in which the Society of Jesus finally came to life in Myanmar: the ordination of the country’s first ever Jesuit priest,...read more
Receiving the spirit of peace
Days after the ordination of Myanmar’s first Jesuit priest, three young men took their first vows in Taunggyi, reflecting the Jesuit revival that began when...read more
Encounters in Myanmar
Korean Scholastic Benedict Kim Kundong SJ shares his encounters with people and places in a trip he made around Myanmar, after his regency in Yangon.read more
Challenging times for the Myanmar Mission
Many may have thought the battle won when Aung San Suu Kyi was free to appear in public, when hundreds of political prisoners were released,...read more