From 2017 to 2023, Fr Antonio Moreno SJ served as president of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, and on 31 January 2024, he handed over the role to Fr Primitvo Viray Jr SJ. A simple but heartfelt celebration was … Continued
Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) President Fr Tony Moreno SJ has been awarded an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Letters, by Swansea University in Wales. Fr Moreno, who pursued a doctorate programme in Development Studies in the University of Wales … Continued
JCAP. More and more this acronym is used by Jesuits and collaborators in Asia Pacific and beyond. The change of name from Jesuit Conference of East Asia and Oceania (JCEAO) shortly after General Congregation (GC) 35 in 2008 may have … Continued
After nine and a half years, Fr Mark Raper SJ stepped down as President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) on November 22, handing over the leadership to Fr Antonio Moreno SJ in a simple ceremony consisting of … Continued
Fr General Arturo Sosa has appointed Fr Antonio F Moreno to succeed Fr Mark Raper as the next President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific. Fr Moreno, who is currently Provincial of the Philippine Jesuit Province, will assume office within the next six months.
In our latest annual report, we look back on a year of key milestones throughout the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, recall the Pope’s visit to the Philippines, review the history of the Arrupe International Residence, continue our dialogue with Buddhism, and learn about the impact of the Spiritual Exercises in China. Also, JCAP President Fr Mark Raper SJ reflects on the Conference’s growth and the importance of collaboration in mission.
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific has produced a modest 16-page annual report, simply titled “Jesuits in Asia Pacific 2012”.
Ignatius Loyola’s gift to the Church was about choice: how to make the best decision in our lives. In the celebrations for Ignatius Loyola the readings speak of choice and of the mission that follows the choice. Ignatius invites us to say ‘no’ to the self that is focused on itself: the surface self, the small, fearful, insecure self. By contrast the Gospel reveals the sacred, unique, individual self, the person created and sustained in life by God, loved as a son and daughter, whom Jesus wants to be saved.
The Society of Jesus has administered Colégio de São José at the request of the Bishop of Dili since 1993. However, CSJ is and continues to be a school of the Diocese of Dili. Direction of CSJ will revert to the Dili Diocese at the end of 2011, but our work in education in Timor Leste will continue.
Fr Mark Raper SJ has issued a statement in Timor Leste regarding the Society’s position on Jesuit education in the country.
This is Fr Mark’s presentation to the Melbourne Chairs.