The Asia Pacific Tertianship programme, which started in Manila last September, comes to an end on 1 March. A diverse group of Jesuit priests and one brother from the Philippines, Slovenia, Lithuania, Spain, South Korea, the United States, and Vietnam have completed the final period of their formal religious formation Continue reading “A pause to hear the mission calling”
A pause to hear the mission calling
JCAP Major Superiors: Preparing with agility and agency
The first JCAP Major Superiors assembly for 2025 was recently held in Koror, Palau. While the Society of Jesus in Micronesia is a mission of the USA East Province, it has long-standing ties with the Jesuits in Asia Pacific, most significantly with the Philippines. Continue reading “JCAP Major Superiors: Preparing with agility and agency”
Forging the direction for accompanying Indigenous Peoples in Asia Pacific
The Jesuit Companions in Indigenous Ministry (JCIM) core team convened at Holy Cross Parish in Hsinchu County, Taiwan from 8 to 12 November to advance their mission of meaningful engagement and empowerment of Indigenous Peoples across Asia Pacific. Continue reading “Forging the direction for accompanying Indigenous Peoples in Asia Pacific”
A transformative Arrupe Month experience
The four Jesuit scholastics in the Chinese Province undertaking their theological studies participated in the month-long Arrupe Month. Continue reading “A transformative Arrupe Month experience”
AJCU-AP leaders meet in Beijing
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific (AJCU-AP) convened in Beijing, China, from 25 to 27 August for its Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) meeting. Hosted by The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies at the University of International Business and Economics, the gathering brought together 28 participants, including CEOs, senior leaders, and international networking officers (INOs), representing 15 member institutions from eight countries. Continue reading “AJCU-AP leaders meet in Beijing”
【Exclusive Interview】Face to face with the Holy Father: 16 Q&As with Pope Francis
If you had 15 minutes to speak face to face with Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, what topics would you bring up during the conversation? Continue reading “【Exclusive Interview】Face to face with the Holy Father: 16 Q&As with Pope Francis”
JesCom network reconnects in Hong Kong
The Jesuit Communications (JesCom) network in Asia Pacific convened in Hong Kong from 3 to 5 July for their first face-to-face meeting since the pandemic. The gathering, facilitated by Fr Emmanuel Alfonso SJ, conference Secretary for Social Communications, Continue reading “JesCom network reconnects in Hong Kong”
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 be dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel. Continue reading “Following the footsteps of the Good Shepherd: Ordinations in the Chinese Province”
When the East meets the West: Taipei Ricci Institute
The Taipei Ricci Institute (TRI), which was founded in 1966 by Fr Yves Raguin SJ 甘易逢神父 to promote dialogue between western and Chinese cultures, is now 58 years old. Over the last six decades, the Institute engaged in multiple activities, such as editing well-known Chinese-French and Chinese-Spanish dictionaries Continue reading “When the East meets the West: Taipei Ricci Institute”
Life would be different if not for the Catholic faith
“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”