Philippines
A new region in the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific
On 19 March, the Feast of St Joseph – the Patron of the Society of Jesus, the Myanmar Jesuit Mission became a dependent region of...read more
Social entrepreneurship and educating the next generation of ethnic leaders
Nearly everywhere in the world, ethnic minorities remain among the poorest and most marginalised peoples. They suffer disproportionately in areas like health, education, and livelihood,...read more
Gifted to give: 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
Five years ago in Cebu, at the concluding Mass of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress where close to 1 million faithful were gathered for the...read more
“Your love and your grace are enough for me”
The profession of Final Vows is a very special moment in the life of a Jesuit. For Br Jeffrey Pioquinto SJ, making his Final Vows...read more
With the Greatest Love – a Collection of Novices’ Selected Reflections
A series of reflections from the novices from Sacred Heart Novitiate in the Philippines, past and present, is now available as an e-book. Written during...read more
Celebrating love and diversity among indigenous youth
This pandemic has inevitably changed the way we celebrate. Physical gatherings are risky, potential super spreader events where people might catch the virus. The next...read more
Lessons on partnership and collaboration during these challenging times
A couple of months ago, the Arrupe International Residence invited seminaries and Jesuit schools in the Philippines, guidance counsellors, some bishops, priests, and local government...read more
Saying yes to God’s grace: Final Vows of Fr Marlito Ocon SJ
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr Marlito Ocon SJ professed his Final Vows to the Society of Jesus...read more
What the pandemic can teach us about collaboration and networking
“The attitude we need to develop is to move away from Jesuit triumphalism, thinking that with our resources, our ingenuity, and our capacities we can...read more