JCAP

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that shook Myanmar on 28 March, the Xavier Network is actively supporting the Jesuits within the country to deliver critical relief to those affected by the natural disaster...

Fr Girish Santiago, SJ, the Regional Superior of Myanmar, shares about the initial moments after the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake.

The Scholastics and Brothers Circle (SBC) of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) recently held its annual gathering over Christmas, hosted by the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality in the Philippines. About forty-five Jesuits in formation from...

The song “You Are Mine” set the tone for the seven-day Ignatian retreat for Jesuit Brothers from the Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). The words reminded us that we belong to the Lord, who “will come to us in the silence”, as we seek to enter into a deeper union with Him.

Reflecting on synodality, Cardinal Chow highlights the value of harmony, which he distinguishes from uniformity. He notes that respecting unity in plurality, while maintaining harmony is crucial for regions like Hong Kong where he is the Bishop, and on the Asian continent in general...

Amid the rural landscapes of Cambodia, a small workshop has been quietly transforming the lives and futures of countless individuals who have been affected by mines, cluster bombs, and the aftermath of war. Established in 1994, it crafts wheelchairs that enhance the quality of life for many...

Pope Francis’s interaction with Jesuits usually leaves room for questions and answers, and his responses often cover several themes. Nonetheless, the Pope never fails to inspire, encourage, and remind the Society of its mission...

The Apostolic Visit to Singapore, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste in September 2024 counts as one of the significant events of Pope Francis’s papacy. Given that Indonesia is an Islamic country, encouraging religious dialogue between Islam and Christianity...

“The first step, for the candidate as well as for us, the moderators, is to clarify the deep motivations behind the desire to be a Jesuit. When they arrive, candidates express very simple motivations such as wanting to have a happy life, inner peace and the desire to serve God...”

It’s a fact that in most countries of the world, vocations to the religious life are few and far between, given the social, cultural and religious context of today’s world. There is, however, one notable exception to this trend: Vietnam. The number of young Vietnamese entering the Jesuit novitiate...

Pope Francis is making his 45th apostolic journey from 2 to 13 September, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore. This marks his return to Asia since 2019, when he visited Thailand and Japan.

Farming connects people to God while also forming them environmentally. This is the foundation of the Jesuit run Kursus Pertanian Taman Tani Agricultural Center, in Central Java, Indonesia.