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”
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”
A pause to hear the mission calling
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”
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”
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”
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”
A harbour of friendship amid tumultuous seas
The Migrants and Refugees Network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) is made up of active and dedicated people working in this Jesuit ministry. Continue reading “A harbour of friendship amid tumultuous seas”
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”
A time of hope and change
Fr Tony Moreno SJ, President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, called the recent assembly of major superiors a “historic” one. Continue reading “A time of hope and change”