The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) delegates for Safety in Ministry met at Kibe Hall, Yotsuya, Tokyo during the first week of November. It was a privileged moment to gather in the land of the “Rising Sun,” where St Francis Xavier arrived in 1549. Continue reading “Safeguarding as a shared mission”
Safeguarding as a shared mission
TBC Marks Relocation with a Housewarming Gathering at Its New Office
The Beijing Center (TBC) recently marked its relocation with a housewarming gathering at its new office in Beijing’s Sanlitun Embassy District, welcoming a group of close collaborators and long-time friends. Continue reading “TBC Marks Relocation with a Housewarming Gathering at Its New Office”
Listening: A path to deepening our identity as Jesuit Brothers
Just as the weather in Zamboanga City, Philippines, was warm, so too was the welcome extended to the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific Brothers during our Brothers’ Circle meeting in this vibrant city, fondly known as “Asia’s Latin City”. Continue reading “Listening: A path to deepening our identity as Jesuit Brothers”
Listening to the call of the Spirit: Meeting of Major Superiors in Rome
After a two-day retreat personally guided by Fr General Arturo Sosa and a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on 19 October, the major superiors of the Society of Jesus worldwide are spending this week, from 20 to 25 October, in plenary discussions and spiritual conversations to chart a way forward for the Society of Jesus to best serve the Church and the faithful. Continue reading “Listening to the call of the Spirit: Meeting of Major Superiors in Rome”
A youth pilgrimage for peace
On the eve of the International Day of Peace on 21 September, 77 Magis youth, Jesuits, and religious sisters set out on a Magis Pilgrimage for Peace to seven churches in Yangon. Their footsteps, prayers, and silence testified to the yearning for reconciliation and healing in a wounded land. Continue reading “A youth pilgrimage for peace”
One apostolic body with a listening heart
Each year, the Extended Consult gathers to discern the movements of the Holy Spirit in the works and ministries across our conference. Bringing together the president’s consultors, secretaries, and coordinators of apostolic works, the Extended Consult serves as an important instrument of communal discernment in the Society of Jesus. Continue reading “One apostolic body with a listening heart”
Accompanying migrants and refugees as pilgrims and missionaries of hope
The Jubilee of Migrants is one of several Jubilee days designated by the Church throughout 2025 to recognise and celebrate the diverse groups of people and ministries in the Church. The Jubilee of Migrants will be celebrated from 4 to 5 October. Continue reading “Accompanying migrants and refugees as pilgrims and missionaries of hope”
Sharing in the Jesuit mission of education
Kingsmead Hall in Singapore served as the venue for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Basic Education annual meeting, where education delegates from across the conference gathered from 1 to 4 April. Continue reading “Sharing in the Jesuit mission of education”
Charting the path for a hopeful future
The JCAP major superiors recently gathered in Tokyo for their biannual assembly. Kibe Hall, adjacent to St Ignatius Catholic Church, was the venue for the five-day meeting. It began with Fr Tsutomu Sakuma SJ, Provincial of Japan, introducing the history of the Jesuits in the country. Continue reading “Charting the path for a hopeful future”
New Jesuit priest and deacons ordained Taiwan
The Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus celebrated the ordination of a new priest and two new deacons during a Eucharistic celebration on 5 July at Holy Family Church in Taipei. Continue reading “New Jesuit priest and deacons ordained Taiwan”