“It’s fulfilling, knowing that I am, in a small way, making a difference in someone’s life…” said Quinn Apprill-Sokol, a grade 12 student from St Louis University High School in the U.S. visiting Taiwan for a service program in January. Continue reading “Life would be different if not for the Catholic faith”
Life would be different if not for the Catholic faith
A harbour of friendship amid tumultuous seas
The Migrants and Refugees Network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) is made up of active and dedicated people working in this Jesuit ministry. Continue reading “A harbour of friendship amid tumultuous seas”
Fr John Lee Hua becomes first priest in Taiwan qualified by civil authorities to lawfully investigate child protection cases
Fr John Lee Hua SJ, who has dedicated himself to the work of protecting children and young adults, continues to refine his expertise in the field of child protection. Continue reading “Fr John Lee Hua becomes first priest in Taiwan qualified by civil authorities to lawfully investigate child protection cases”
How do the Spiritual Exercises help the Cardinal carry our his mission? | Part 4
In this final episode of the interview series, Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ shares how the inner freedom offered by the Spiritual Exercises helps him in his ministry as a Cardinal and his message of unity and communion for all Chinese people. Watch till the end for the final blessing.
A cardinal who walks joyfully with the youth: Interview with Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ | Part 3
Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ reflects on his experience during World Youth Day in Lisbon Portugal and shares a special message for the young people of both sides of the Strait including Hong Kong and Macau. Continue reading “A cardinal who walks joyfully with the youth: Interview with Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ | Part 3”
A bridge-building Cardinal: Interview with Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ | Part 2
Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ relates his experiences at the October Synod in Rome, highlighting the importance of convergence and friendship in navigating tensions and differences in opinion. Continue reading “A bridge-building Cardinal: Interview with Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ | Part 2”
A Day in the Life of a Cardinal: Interview with Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ | Part 1
Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ sits down with Jesuit Communications of the Chinese Province for a casual conversation on how he spends his 24 hours. Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a Cardinal: Interview with Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ | Part 1”
The Beijing Center 25th Anniversary Celebration
To mark 25 years of the only IAJU institution in the Chinese Mainland, The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies gathered friends and alumni on the evening of November 28 to cherish the sweet memories of the past and look forward to the bright future. Continue reading “The Beijing Center 25th Anniversary Celebration”
Young priests gathering of the Chinese Province: Sharing and discerning in deep brotherly friendship
As the pandemic situation eased and border controls relaxed, nearly 20 young Jesuit priests who are in apostolic ministries of the Chinese Province met on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival at the beautiful and serene Xavier House in Hong Kong, where they spent time in a spirit of communion while participating in a five-day workshop Continue reading “Young priests gathering of the Chinese Province: Sharing and discerning in deep brotherly friendship”
Bishop Stephen Chow SJ elevated to cardinal
Bishop Stephen Chow SJ of Hong Kong was among 21 bishops raised to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis during a ceremony at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on 30 September. Continue reading “Bishop Stephen Chow SJ elevated to cardinal”