The second of April—a Tuesday within the Octave of Easter—marked a significant day for the Collegio Internazionale del Gesù, in particular, for the Society of Jesus. Thirteen scholastics were ordained deacons during a solemn Mass presided over by Cardinal José … Continued
On the Feast of St Joseph, Patron of the Jesuit Scholasticate of the Vietnamese Province, four Jesuits and an Augustinian Assumptionist were ordained to the diaconate by Most Reverend Joseph Đỗ Quang Khang, Bishop of Bac Ninh Diocese. The newly … Continued
Three Jesuits were ordained to the diaconate in the St Mary’s Chapel of St Ignatius Church, Tokyo, on 28 February. The newly ordained deacons are Paulus Yamauchi Yutaka, Christian Mukadi Ilunga, and Claudien Cubaka Bagayamukwe. The latter two are missionaries … Continued
There are six specific qualities that priest candidates and scholastics must fulfil before their diaconate and priestly ordinations: personal integrity, spirituality, intellect, pastoral care, community life, and physical and mental health. All of these must be continuously strived for in … Continued
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
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 relate to one another. His life was a perfect example of following the poor and … Continued
“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 his homily on that special Saturday morning of 14 October. Indeed, it was a great … Continued
“Called to serve with love” was the theme chosen by three of the Jesuits in Myanmar for their priestly ordination, which took place on 13 October in Taunggyi. Thanks to Archbishop Basilio Athai, who ordained them, it was the first … Continued
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 were ordained to the diaconate along with three American scholastics at the Church of Saint … Continued
The Japan Province had numerous reasons to celebrate in September. On 8 September, Fathers Antonius Firmansyah, Tsunoda Yūichi, and Yamauchi Yasunori pronounced their Final Vows at the Kioi-chō Residence chapel, with Japanese Provincial Fr Tsutomu Sakuma presiding over the ceremony … Continued