Beijing — On this day, May 11, which marks the anniversary of the passing of Matteo Ricci, S.J., The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) is honored to announce its relocation to Beijing’s Embassy District. This move—carefully planned over the past several years—represents a significant step in furthering TBC’s founding mission to promote intercultural understanding and advance East-West dialogue. Continue reading “The Beijing Center Relocates to Beijing’s Embassy District to Further Its Mission After 27 Years”
The Beijing Center Relocates to Beijing’s Embassy District to Further Its Mission After 27 Years
“If not you, then who?”
When he looks back on his journey, Fr Pedro Chia SJ can point to the “cannonball” moment he was called by God—in two sentences and 16 words: “若不是你，那会是谁；若非现在，又是何时.”(If not you, then who? If not now, then when?) He was in his early thirties, pondering his life’s direction. Continue reading ““If not you, then who?””
The Beijing Center’s Retreat Now Featured on Google Maps via IAJU Peace & Reconciliation GeoVisor
The Beijing Center (TBC) is excited to announce that its annual three-day Retreat is now featured on Google Maps through the IAJU Peace & Reconciliation GeoVisor, which highlights the contributions of member institutions to the mission of Ignatian reconciliation. Continue reading “The Beijing Center’s Retreat Now Featured on Google Maps via IAJU Peace & Reconciliation GeoVisor”
In Memoriam: Pope Francis (1936-2025)
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years from 2013 to 2025, has passed away on Easter Monday, 21 April, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years old. Continue reading “In Memoriam: Pope Francis (1936-2025)”
International Symposium: The Impact of Ignatian Spirituality on Contemporary Theology and Church Reform
Host: Centre for Catholic Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Continue reading “International Symposium: The Impact of Ignatian Spirituality on Contemporary Theology and Church Reform”
Fundraising as mission and ministry
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) organised a very helpful workshop at Xavier Learning Community in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, for the development offices of our Asia Pacific conference. The scope ranged from the spirituality of fundraising to the details of best practices. Continue reading “Fundraising as mission and ministry”
JCAP vocation promotions: Strengthening collaboration and capacity sharing
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) held its Vocation Promotions Directors meeting from 24 to 28 March at the Saint Robert Bellarmine Community in Taipei, Taiwan. This annual gathering brought together vocation promoters from across the region to deepen collaboration, share resources, and integrate Ignatian Pedagogy into vocation promotion. Continue reading “JCAP vocation promotions: Strengthening collaboration and capacity sharing”
A hope-filled discernment of vocations
For the first time, candidates and prenovices of the Society of Jesus from China, the Philippines, and Vietnam gathered on 8 March to foster friendship while engaging in a hope-filled discernment of our vocations. Held via Zoom, the gathering included 19 Vietnamese prenovices, 16 Filipino candidates, and two Chinese candidates. Continue reading “A hope-filled discernment of vocations”
TBC Welcomes Spring 2025 Students from IAJU Magis Exchange Program
This semester, The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) has welcomed exchange students from AJCU schools to participate in the YES (Young Envoys Scholarship)program. With anticipation and curiosity, the exchange students have set foot on this unfamiliar land for the first time, starting their new chapter of study abroad. Continue reading “TBC Welcomes Spring 2025 Students from IAJU Magis Exchange Program”
Walking together as companions of hope
With hearts full of gratitude, two members of Christian Life Community (CLC) Singapore, together with our interim Ecclesiastical Assistant, Fr Francis Lim SJ, participated in the CLC Asia Pacific Assembly, held in Tokyo from 20 to 23 February. Continue reading “Walking together as companions of hope”