A visit to Myanmarese and Thai Scholastics in Yogya
5 Sep 2009

A visit to Myanmarese and Thai Scholastics in Yogya

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During the JCEAO meeting in Yogyakarta, and the 150th Anniversary of the Indonesian Province,Fr Paul Pollock, Superior of Thailand and Myanmar had several great visits with the scholastics. They are doing very very well, and Fr Paul was impressed how much of their Bahasa he could understand. In August they will all go to Jakarta, and then the new academic year there will begin.(Contributor: Fr Paul Pollock)

Yogya welcomes Myanmarese and Thai scholastics
12 Jun 2009

Yogya welcomes Myanmarese and Thai scholastics

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Indonesian Province happily welcomed six Myanmarese and four Thai scholastics at Robert Bellarmine College Sanata Dharma University Yogyakarta. They arrived in Jakarta on May 16 and spent their morning visiting some Jesuit formation houses there. They left for Yogyakarta in the afternoon of the same day. On May 18, they began their Indonesian language courses at Sanata Dharma Language Center.

Moving forward for Myanmarese and Thai scholastics
21 Apr 2009

Moving forward for Myanmarese and Thai scholastics

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Sch Wilbert Mireh (MYN) has been approved for theology, and will be continuing his theological studies at Loyola School of Theology, Manila, Philippines. He will be a member of the Arrupe International Residence. Congratulations to Wilbert for his two years of teaching at Xavier School, Truk, Micronesia. Wilbert will begin theology at the beginning of June, 2009. Sch Francis Htjaru (MYN) is assigned to Jesuit Refugee Service, Mae Hong Sohn, Thailand.

Christmas in Myanmar
19 Jan 2009

Christmas in Myanmar

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Fr Wardi Saputra (IDO) wrote last December 23, "Second half of December turns the quiet Payaphyu into holy noisy compound. Various groups keep coming to share their joy of the Christmas season by singing Christmas carols. The novices did the same for three nights. Myself, Titus (Tin Maung) and Stephen (Seng Ja) had Christmas break by sightseeing around Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay and Bagan on December 16–21.

Myanmar November 2008 News
6 Dec 2008

Myanmar November 2008 News

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Last November 10, Ms Irene Ho, Director of St Aloysius Gonzaga English Language Institute, sent word from Kuala Lumpur to Fr Paul Pollock (TAI) that her operation, and insertion of a pacemaker, was successful.

On November 25, Irene was re-admitted to the hospital, to investigate swelling due to internal bleeding. There is the possibility that she may have to have another operation if the doctors cannot stop the bleeding. She is not out of the forest yet. Please keep her in your prayers.

MRI Stories from the Field
24 Sep 2008

MRI Stories from the Field

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In Myanmar, 2.3 million people were affected by cyclone Nargis. Millions lost their shelter, especially the ‘squatters’ who did not have a land and occupied some of the unhealthy lands as their shelter base.

There were many others who lost their near and dear ones killed in the cyclone. Where the parents died, the children have aged overnight, thrust with the responsibility of surviving and supporting other siblings.

Myanmar July 2008 News
12 Aug 2008

Myanmar July 2008 News

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On August 1, Fr Peter Kim Se Mang wrote, "Earlier at 5pm we had a Eucharist at Canisius House presided by Archbishop Charles followed by a dinner and a short programme. This year marked the first ten years of our mission here. The celebration was graced by the presence of around 150 priests, religious, and lay collaborators. Joseph Aik Maung and Francis Htjaru, our two regents, did a great job doing the lion’s share in organizing the event with the help of 21 candidates in Yangon.

New Canonical Community in Yangon
8 Jul 2008

New Canonical Community in Yangon

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On June 21, Fr Paul Pollock, Major Superior of Myanmar, wrote: "I am very happy to announce that Father General has approved the establishment of a new local community for the Jesuits residing in the Yangon area. Together with the decree of canonical establishment, Father General has also approved my appointment of Fr Peter Kim Se Mang as superior of this community. Fr Peter begins as superior today, June 21, 2008, feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga.