Following the footsteps of the Good Shepherd: Ordinations in the Chinese Province

A voice booms across the room: “Good morning, teacher!”—the voice of Paul Hoang Huy Huu SJ. On Saturday, 6 July, in Holy Family Church, Taipei, Paul was ordained deacon by Mgr Thomas Chung, Archbishop of Taipei. Paul’s voice will now … Continued

Vietnamese students collaborate with Jesuits on environmental project

The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training partnered with the Vietnamese Jesuit Province to organise an environmental tour for social work students at the Vietnamese Women’s Academy. Themed “Families join hands to preserve the environment”, the activity held on 18 … Continued

“I have seen the Lord”: Diaconate ordination in Rome

The second of April—a Tuesday within the Octave of Easter—marked a significant day for the Collegio Internazionale del Gesù, in particular, for the Society of Jesus. Thirteen scholastics were ordained deacons during a solemn Mass presided over by Cardinal José … Continued

Refining the RWC vision and mission

In a time of cosmetic solutions and weakening commitment to social causes, the recent De Statu Societatis Iesu (DSS) challenges us to reflect deeply: how do we truly heed the call to care for our common home? This question engaged … Continued

Of religious vows and freedom in Jesuit life

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For three days, from 24-26 January, novices from the different provinces across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) gathered online to deepen their understanding of the religious vows, especially in the context of their current stage of formation. Guided … Continued

A moment of sharing and listening in Girisonta

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Girisonta is a place of great significance for the Indonesian Jesuits. It marks both the beginning and end of their Jesuit journeys. The Novice Directors of our Jesuit conference are grateful to the Stanislaus Kostka Novitiate community in Girisonta for … Continued