Tag: Taiwan

“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,那会是谁;若非现在,又是何时.”(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”

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”

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”

Fr John Lee Hua becomes first priest in Taiwan qualified by civil authorities to lawfully investigate child protection cases

Fr John Lee Hua SJ, who has dedicated himself to the work of protecting children and young adults, continues to refine his expertise in the field of child protection. Continue reading “Fr John Lee Hua becomes first priest in Taiwan qualified by civil authorities to lawfully investigate child protection cases”