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
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”
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”
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”
A reinvigorating gathering for PWPN coordinators
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (PWPN) Asia Pacific held its continental meeting from 5 to 9 May in Chiang Mai, Thailand, bringing together delegates from across the continent for five days of prayer, reflection, and dialogue on mission, identity, and future direction. Continue reading “A reinvigorating gathering for PWPN coordinators”
New Socius for JCAP
Fr General Arturo Sosa has appointed Fr Thomas Vũ Quang Trung SJ as the new socius of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), succeeding Fr Greg Soetomo SJ, who has served in the role since 2020. Continue reading “New Socius for JCAP”
Urgent appeal for Myanmar earthquake survivors
Jesuits and mission partners across Asia Pacific are urgently appealing for support following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March.
Jesuit Mission Australia has partnered with local church organisations to deliver life-saving aid. Continue reading “Urgent appeal for Myanmar earthquake survivors”
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”