Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific

21 Sep 2023

River, mountain, people: Reflections from the 12th Service Learning Program

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Education, Formation, Indigenous Ministry, JCAP News, Migration, Province News, Social Justice | 0

Service Learning Program (SLP) is one of several programmes under the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific. It is attended by students of Jesuit universities around our Jesuit conference. This year, SLP was hosted by Xavier Learning … Continued

14 Sep 2023

An authentic learning experience beyond the classroom

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Education, JCAP News, Migration, Province News, Reconciliation with Creation, Social Justice | 0

I had just returned to Japan after participating in the Service Learning Program (SLP) in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Every moment of the experience was one of encountering the unknown: the red soil covering a significant portion of the scenery, the … Continued

24 Aug 2023

Living in harmony with nature and neighbour

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The 12th Service Learning Program, organised by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific (AJCU-AP), is underway in Chiang Rai, Thailand, hosted by Xavier Learning Community. Running from 7 to 26 August, the 18-day programme is centred … Continued

15 Aug 2023

“Retreat on the Way”

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Interreligious Dialogue, Province News, Spirituality | 0

The Jesuits in Thailand have come up with a novel form of retreat that combines three different activities or sources of inspiration: (1) Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, (2) Buddhist meditation, and (3) motorbike backpacking. Called, Retreat on the Way, this unique … Continued

20 Jul 2023

Called to be good shepherds: Priesthood ordination in Thailand

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The Jesuits in Thailand joyfully celebrated the priesthood ordination of three of their men (left to right in the photo): Joseph Nguyen Van Luong SJ, Francis Xavier Pantharaks Rueangswasdi SJ, and David Sakda Saenbanchoedsuk SJ. The ordination took place during … Continued

17 Jul 2023

Planting rice, cultivating life

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Education, Province News, Reconciliation with Creation | 0

The rainy season in Thailand begins in July and lasts until October. During this time, farmers start to plant rice in their fields. Planting rice is a fundamental tradition for Asian people. At Xavier Learning Community (XLC) in Chiang Rai, … Continued

7 Jun 2023

Living in mutual love

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Interreligious Dialogue, JCAP News | 0

After meeting online during the pandemic, the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group met in person at the Seven Fountains Jesuit Retreat Center in Chiang Mai in the first days of June. Chiangmai was the site of the group’s first meeting … Continued

20 May 2023

Creators of Hope: Empowering a hope-filled future

by JCAP Communications | posted in: JCAP News, Reconciliation with Creation, Social Justice | 0

In April 2022, the Reconciliation with Creation network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific initiated a search for young people, who with their team or group, are making a significant contribution to their community through projects that respond to … Continued

12 Apr 2023

Of brotherhood and solidarity: The vocation of Jesuit Brothers

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Formation, JCAP News | 0

The Brothers from our Jesuit conference met in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 27 March to 1 April. We were officially welcomed with a solemn Eucharistic celebration by Fr Beda Yassao SJ. Fr Beda shared how he was edified by the … Continued