Philippines

Rooted in service: A Jesuit gathering on migration, faith, and fellowship
The Scholastics and Brothers Circle recently held its annual gathering over Christmas, hosted by the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality in the Philippines. Forty-five Jesuits...read more

Appreciating the social dimension of the mission of the Society of Jesus
The global scope of the Society’s mission was clearly evident at the Scholastics and Brothers Circle meeting held from 23 to 30 December at the...read more

Sailing on with the JCAP flagship project
During its January 2022 assembly, the major superiors of our Jesuit Conference approved the flagship project, “Caring for Communities and Creation” as part of the...read more

Be with the people and serve them through the sacred ministry
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) and the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States have been blessed with 11 new deacons: Rico...read more

The Extended Consult’s apostolic dreams
As the second and final General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality began in Rome to discern the future of the Catholic Church, the secretaries...read more

Pray for me
As I stand on the verge of diaconate ordination, I find myself reflecting on the journey that brought me to this moment. Indonesia, where I...read more

Final Vows on the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
Fr Joaquin Jose Mari “Jonjee” C Sumpaico III SJ of the Philippine Province pronounced his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus during a Mass...read more

Faith, family, and friendship: Fr RB Hizon’s Final Vows
Filipino Jesuit Fr Raymund Benedict Q Hizon SJ, known as Fr RB, professed his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus on 8 September during...read more

Youth, democracy, and our collective responsibility
In early August, I participated in the Service Learning Program (SLP) held in Davao City, Philippines. As it was my first time, I wasn’t sure...read more