Ordination
New Jesuit priest and deacons ordained Taiwan
The Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus celebrated the ordination of a new priest and two new deacons during a Eucharistic celebration on 5...read more
A new shepherd for God’s people
On 2 July, Jeong-su Thomas Aquinas Nam SJ marked the beginning of his new journey as a servant of the Church. The Korean Province celebrated...read more
Rooted in love, called to serve: Jesuit ordinations in Thailand
The Society of Jesus in Thailand celebrated the ordinations of two new Jesuit priests: Fr Tharadol Dongyasopa, known as Fr Jen, and Fr Sadudee Dumrongkitmongkol,...read more
First Vietnamese Jesuit ordination in Hong Kong
Scholastic Mark Nguyen Dinh Minh Tri SJ was ordained a deacon on 21 June at St Ignatius Chapel, Wah Yan College, Hong Kong. He is...read more
From brother to priest
On 31 May, three new Jesuit priests were ordained in the Philippine Province: Fr Alejo San Buenaventura SJ, Fr Melvin Paulme SJ, and Fr Rico Adapon...read more
“Always remain deacons, always remain servants”: Diaconate ordination in Rome
Praying in union with the Church and people of goodwill for Pope Francis, who passed away just one day before, 16 Jesuit scholastics studying in...read more
New Jesuit deacon ordained in Timor-Leste
The Cathedral of Dili was filled with prayerful joy and a spirit of communion as nine men from various religious congregations in the Diocese of...read more
Joyful witnesses to service in Vietnam
The Vietnamese Province celebrated the ordination of 11 Jesuit scholastics to the diaconate on 19 March, the Feast of St Joseph, patron of the Universal...read more
Diaconate Ordination in Tokyo
Scholastic Nguyễn Thành Ân was ordained to the diaconate in the St Mary’s Chapel of St Ignatius Church, Tokyo, on 24 February by Most Reverend...read more