To kick off Ignatian Month celebrations in early July, the Ateneo de Manila’s Office for Ministry and Identity invited the American Jesuit Fr James Martin SJ to give a talk on “Ignatian Tools for Today”. Fr Jim, as he is … Continued
We were almost halfway through our programme at the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) when it was announced to us that the management had decided to cancel the remaining sessions due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, bringing the … Continued
Online education has been the focus of Fr Johnny Go SJ, JCAP Basic Education Secretary, and the team that makes up the Ateneo de Manila University Science and Art of Learning and Teaching (SALT) Institute. He was recently assigned to … Continued
The Philippine Jesuit Province recently celebrated the Final Vows of Fathers Antonio Basilio SJ and Antonio Roberto Sian SJ. Both men share a vocation not just to religious life but also to the sciences. Fr Basilio is a nanoscientist by … Continued
Tensions are running high in the Philippines after its House of Representatives passed the anti-terrorism bill, which many fear could threaten human rights and be used against political opponents of President Rodrigo Duterte. In a joint statement, Philippine Jesuit Provincial … Continued
Fr Aristotle “Ari” Dy SJ pronounced his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus in the Sacred Heart Chapel of Xavier School in Manila where Fr Dy is an alumnus and currently school president. It is customary for Jesuits to … Continued
Whenever crises or disasters strike, it is inevitable for many people to ask, “Where is God in all this?” Probably the question arises from a longing to find Him in the midst of darkness and uncertainty, or simply to express … Continued
The Jesuits and the De La Salle Brothers in the Philippines have joined hands to raise funds for people affected by the coronavirus disease. Together, they have raised more than $200,000 (10 million Philippine pesos) to feed around 500 homeless … Continued
Fr John H, as he was known, was born on Eauripik Island in the Micronesian state of Yap, the son of Thomas Hiemal and Teresa Legapomog, and the second of 10 children. He graduated from Xavier High School, Chuuk in … Continued
In the battle against COVID-19, our priests are at the frontlines, too. The Jesuit chaplaincy in the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) fields three courageous priests that minister to healthcare workers and patients who number in the thousands. Our priests hear … Continued