Where I am now
The desire to be a missionary has been with me since I entered the Society of Jesus in the Philippines in 2019, though I never imagined I would be sent to a prenovitiate in a foreign country for Regency. I … Continued
Mindfulness meditation: Reconnecting with nature and ourselves
During the full moon days of November, nearly 50 Buddhist meditators and two Jesuits gathered to practise mindfulness meditation amidst the serene beauty of Bu Gia Map National Park in Binh Phuoc Province, Vietnam. Dedicated to the mission of caring … Continued
The socius as a bridge, companion, and walking cane of the major superior
Twelve socii from the various Provinces and Regions in the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) met in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, for the JCAP Socii Meeting. Held from 25 to 29 November, the socii were joined by … Continued
Vietnamese Jesuits pronounce Final Vows
Four Jesuits in Vietnam professed their Final Vows on 5 December in a solemn celebration held at the Chapel of St Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate in Thu Duc. They are Fr Joseph Phạm Đình Cư SJ, Fr FX Nguyễn Thanh Hùng … Continued
Seven Jesuits ordained priests on the Feast of St Francis Xavier in Vietnam
On 3 December, the Society of Jesus in Vietnam celebrated the ordination of seven new priests at Hiển Linh Parish in Thủ Đức City. Bishop Joseph Đỗ Quang Khang of the Diocese of Bắc Ninh presided over the liturgy with … Continued
Jesuits and Buddhists join hands in tree-planting for Season of Creation
In response to the Season of Creation’s call “to hope and act with creation,” the Vietnamese Jesuits’ Care for Our Common Home ministry organised a tree-planting event in collaboration with Buddhist monks on 13 October at the Khmer Pagoda in … Continued
CIS Vietnam marks fifth year
Aesop, the Greek philosopher and writer of the 6th century BC, wrote the fable of “The Hare and the Tortoise,” a story universally popular with children of every era and country. Aesop often used the number five as a symbol … Continued
Hundreds of young Vietnamese turn up for “Come and See”
Youthful energy filled the Jesuit scholasticate in Ho Chi Minh City as some 250 primary and secondary students from Xuân Lọc Diocese showed up for “Come and See (John 1:39),” a day dedicated to building friendships and promoting vocations to … Continued
Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion: Carrying God’s heart to the people
A group of scholastics from Saint Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate in Vietnam were installed as extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist during a Mass on 15 August, the Solemnity of the Assumption. For the 30 men in their philosophy studies and the … Continued
A vibrant gathering at the Jesuit Candidacy House in Vietnam for the Feast of St Ignatius
The Jesuit Candidacy House in Thu Duc City celebrated the Feast of St Ignatius on 27 July with a lively gathering of Jesuit candidates, primarily from the southern region of Vietnam, numerous benefactors, friends, some Jesuits from Canada, the Philippines, … Continued