Aging and the Jesuit Life
23 Jul 2014

Aging and the Jesuit Life

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When Fr William (Bill) McGarry SJ, 86, moved from the Jesuit Residence to the infirmary, he knew that this would most likely be his last assignment. When he was first asked by the Father Minister to consider the move, he was reluctant and asked for a day to think it through. Today, he resides at the Lucas Infirmary but continues his pastoral and formation work as a trusted companion, confessor and spiritual father to many.

The purpose of Jesuit studies is apostolic
21 Jul 2014

The purpose of Jesuit studies is apostolic

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Solid formation of Jesuits is critical for the Society of Jesus to effectively carry out of its mission. It was with this uppermost in mind that 20 Jesuits came together in the annual JCAP Formators’ Circle meeting held in Singapore from June 27 to 30. The Jesuits were mainly Formation Delegates of the provinces, regions and missions within the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific as well as rectors of colleges and other key personnel in the area of formation.

Adaptation key to good communication
21 Jul 2014

Adaptation key to good communication

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Being able to adapt to new technologies and seize opportunities when they arise are the keys to a successful media organisation, delegates at the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Social Communications meeting in Taiwan heard last month.

“Media comes from grabbing opportunities,” said Director of Kuangchi Program Service (KPS) Fr Jerry Martinson SJ, in his presentation to delegates on the first day of the meeting, which was hosted by KPS, the Jesuit production centre in Taiwan. 

Jesuit institute in Myanmar confers its first diplomas in education
21 Jul 2014

Jesuit institute in Myanmar confers its first diplomas in education

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St Aloysius Gonzaga English Language Institute (SAG) marked a major milestone on July 5, with the granting of its first diplomas in education to 22 students who had successfully completed its three-year full-time Integrated Program.  The graduating students received their diplomas from principal guest Bishop Basilio Athai of the Archdiocese of Taunggyi and Fr Mark Raper SJ, Major Superior of the Jesuits in Myanmar. 

Creating a JCAP migration network
25 Jun 2014

Creating a JCAP migration network

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A network on migration has been formed within the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, comprising Jesuit institutions working on the issue – Tokyo Migrant Desk in Japan, Yiutsari in Korea, Rerum Novarum Centre in Taiwan, UGAT Foundation in the Philippines, Sahabat Insan in Indonesia, JRS Asia Pacific, and Jesuit Social Services Australia.

Transformative education and social engagement have great synergy
25 Jun 2014

Transformative education and social engagement have great synergy

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How we manage our natural resources on this planet, and do so in an inclusive way, is the challenge of present and coming generations.  A three-day conference on Transformative Land and Water Governance held in the Philippines in May sought to address this challenge.

The Society of Jesus welcomes second Cambodian Jesuit
24 Jun 2014

The Society of Jesus welcomes second Cambodian Jesuit

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On May 31, a Cambodian national, Chour Damo, 29, pronounced his perpetual vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the Society of Jesus, which signify his formal entrance into the order. He is only the second Cambodian to become a Jesuit, after Ham Toeun, who is presently doing his regency in Svay Sisophon, Cambodia.  Damo made his vows at the Sacred Heart Novitiate in the Philippines, and is now a Jesuit scholastic.