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”
New Jesuit priest and deacons ordained Taiwan
First Vietnamese Jesuit ordination in Hong Kong
Scholastic Mark Nguyen Dinh Minh Tri SJ was ordained a deacon on 21 June at St Ignatius Chapel, Wah Yan College, Hong Kong. He is the first Vietnamese Jesuit to be ordained in Hong Kong. Continue reading “First Vietnamese Jesuit ordination in Hong Kong”
“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，那會是誰；若非現在，又是何時.”(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?””
“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，那會是誰；若非現在，又是何時.”(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?””
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”
【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”
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”
How do the Spiritual Exercises help the Cardinal carry our his mission? | Part 4
In this final episode of the interview series, Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ shares how the inner freedom offered by the Spiritual Exercises helps him in his ministry as a Cardinal and his message of unity and communion for all Chinese people. Watch till the end for the final blessing.
A cardinal who walks joyfully with the youth: Interview with Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ | Part 3
Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ reflects on his experience during World Youth Day in Lisbon Portugal and shares a special message for the young people of both sides of the Strait including Hong Kong and Macau. Continue reading “A cardinal who walks joyfully with the youth: Interview with Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ | Part 3”