Thai Region (TAI)
Thirteen Jesuits ordained deacon in Manila
“Carry your cross!” This was the challenge of Bishop Honesto Ongtioco to the 13 Jesuit deacons he ordained on September 14, 2013. The Jesuit ordinands...read more
Caring for Burmese refugees in Mae Sot
It was his experience as an ethnic minority in Thailand that prompted JRS Asia Pacific staff member Sanan to devote his life to helping Burmese...read more
A vital role for communication in Timor-Leste
Communicators from across the Asia Pacific region had a first-hand look earlier this month at the vital role the Jesuit film production studio, Casa de...read more
Collaboration is our salvation
In late June, Singapore suffered from the worst ever haze in its history. The haze came from forest fires in Sumatra, across the Malacca Strait....read more
Respect right of refugees to sanctuary, sustenance and education
On World Refugee Day in 2013, JRS Asia Pacific calls for renewed hospitality by host governments towards refugees and asylum seekers in order to respect refugee rights...read more
Helping ethnic minority children get an education
This year, 167 children, many from ethnic minority tribes in the hills of northern Thailand, will get help with their education costs from the Seven...read more
EATEP 2013
This year’s East Asia Theological Encounter Programme (EATEP) will be held from August 1 to 24. EATEP is a Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific programme...read more
Moving the tides of education in Ranong
The seafood factory on the southwestern coast of Thailand is sometimes referred to as the “Burmese university in Ranong”. It is one of the few...read more
17 Jesuits ordained deacon
Seventeen Jesuit scholastics were ordained deacon in Manila on September 8. They were an international group from nine Provinces and Regions in three Conferences, Asia...read more