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
Launched in late 2019, At the Company’s Table is a cookbook with 45 recipes gathered from 16 Jesuits of the Philippine Province. In the preface, Fr Rene Javellana SJ, who himself contributed several recipes, writes: “It is a way of … Continued
The heightened activity of Taal Volcano in the Province of Batangas, Philippines on January 12 prompted townspeople surrounding the area to flee for their lives. The volcano’s eventual steam-driven eruption with ash caught many people by surprise as Taal’s last … Continued
In the beginning of January, a group of Jesuit scholastics from Arrupe International Residence studying theology in Manila attended an immersion workshop at the Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center (APC) in Bendum, a small village tucked in the mountains of … Continued
In my 21 years in religious life, I have been engaged in two ministries: Formation and Generalate. I was a formator in the novitiate and pre-novitiate and later general superior of the Missionary Sisters of St Paul (MSP), one of … Continued
Native flora and fauna thrive in Bendum, Bukidnon in southern Philippines where Ecojesuit Coordinator Fr Pedro Walpole SJ directs the Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center (APC), a Jesuit institute for the integrated and holistic education of indigenous children and youth … Continued
The New Year is a traditional time to contemplate both the past and the future, which made it a most suitable setting for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Scholastics and Brothers’ Circle workshop on Safeguarding and Protection of … Continued