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 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”
Scholars of the Schwarzman College of the Tsinghua University visit the Beijing Center
Earlier this month, Schwarzman Scholars from the 2020-2021 Cohort paid a visit to TBC. As part of their commencement celebrations, they had the opportunity to visit important heritage sites like the Forbidden City Continue reading “Scholars of the Schwarzman College of the Tsinghua University visit the Beijing Center”
Joy in Christ – Ordinations in the Chinese Province
There was much joy as we celebrated the birth of John the Baptist! On the afternoon of Saturday June 24th, 2023, the Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus celebrated the ordination of Michael Nguyen Phuoc Bao Dai Loi, SJ, Przemyslaw Maka, SJ and Philip Fung Hon Chung, SJ to the priesthood as well as the ordination of Paul Pham Khanh Linh, SJ to the diaconate. Continue reading “Joy in Christ – Ordinations in the Chinese Province”
Online Course: Asian theological resources on conflict and reconciliation
About the course:
This course intends to explore the resources offered by modern and contemporary Asian theologians when dealing with conflict and peacebuilding issues. It primarily refers to Catholic theologians but extends to all major Christian denominations. Continue reading “Online Course: Asian theological resources on conflict and reconciliation”
Working together for child protection in Taiwan
The Society of Jesus and public institutions in Taiwan, including Taiwanese church hospitals, are collaborating for the protection of children. On 5 May, the Child and Adolescent Protection Center with the Office of Child and Adolescent Protection of the Jesuits in the Chinese Province organised a seminar Continue reading “Working together for child protection in Taiwan”
Unity, Prayer, and Inculturation in the Church in China
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI issued a letter of the Holy Father to the Church in China, expressing his desire for “the Catholics of the whole world to be united in prayer with the Church which is in China.” Continue reading “Unity, Prayer, and Inculturation in the Church in China”