On May 22, 2023, a total of 23 Directors of Work and collaborators from Hong Kong and Macau met at the Jesuit Community residence in Macau for a day of getting to know each other, personal reflections, and sharing.

Participants from Hong Kong were Fr. Robert Ng, SJ, Fr. Thomas Leung, SJ, Fr. Clement Tsui, SJ, Fr. Stephen Law, SJ, Fr. John Tang, SJ, Fr. J.J. Zhang, SJ, Dr. YL So, (CJE), Mr. Anselm Lam (CU Cath. Ctr.), Dr. Davis Chan (WYHK), Ms. Cecilia Chow (WYK), and Ms. Sally Law (XH). Participants from Macau were Fr. Stephen Tong, SJ, Fr. Fernando Azpiroz, SJ, Fr. Luis Sequeira, SJ, Fr. Paul Chan, SJ, Fr. Felipe Bacalso, SJ, Mr. Pedro Leong (RSSF), Mr. Pio Wong (EDM), Mr. Rex (EDM), Ms. Irene Cheung (CMR), Ms. Bonnie Wu (CMR), Mr. Alex Leong (CMR), and Ms. Shoei Su.

After the opening prayer led by Fr. Thomas Leung, SJ, Fr. Fernando Azpiroz, SJ gave the welcome speech. Dr. So facilitated the morning session which was mainly the introduction of oneself and the respective institutions. After lunch, Fr. Clement Tsui, SJ facilitated the afternoon session which was the continuation of the introduction of the Jesuits present at the meeting and later had the small groups discussion and sharing on the topic of culture of positivity and Ignatian Spirituality.

At 4 pm, Fr. Provincial gave his address to the group, followed by the celebration of the Mass which was presided by Fr. Robert Ng, SJ. After the Mass, a group photo in the garden was taken. Thus ended the meeting with two cars that brought the participants from Hong Kong to the ferry station. All for the greater glory of God.

By: Fr. Felipe Bacalso, SJ