Fr. Jun Viray, New President of JCAP

Fr. Jun Viray, New President of JCAP

Fr. Arturo Sosa, Superior General, has named Fr. Primitivo “Jun” Viray as the next President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). Fr. Viray will take over from Fr. Antonio Moreno who has served in the role since 2017.

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Frank Brennan, SJ: Australia’s aboriginal advocate… and more

Frank Brennan, SJ: Australia’s aboriginal advocate… and more

There are not many Jesuits from Australia among the visitors to the General Curia, but at the end of May, one of the best known came to take part in events marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the Holy See. He is Frank Brennan...

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Navigating beyond boundaries

Navigating beyond boundaries

Delivering good-quality education to those “on the other shore” of the digital world.

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Inside the Congregation: Latin America and Asia Pacific

Inside the Congregation: Latin America and Asia Pacific

We pulled one representative from each of six Conferences and asked them for their thoughts about representing their brothers at CP71. Fr. Alejandro Patricio Cancino Franklin is the representative from the Mexican Province (MEX). Fr. Francis Xavier Nguyen Hai Tinh represents the Vietnam Province (VIE).

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There’s hope in Myanmar – Jesuits at the Frontiers

There’s hope in Myanmar – Jesuits at the Frontiers

The shocking coup of February 2021 ended Myanmar’s fragile road to democracy, plunged the country once more into darkness and stole the future of millions of young people. Through the darkness, the young people shine a light.

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To support the mission of the Society in Pakistan

To support the mission of the Society in Pakistan

In a letter to Fr. Antonio Moreno, President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia-Pacific (JCAP), Father General announced a change of jurisdiction for the mission in Pakistan. The mission, as of 1 April, will be under the responsibility of JCAP.

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New Provincial for the Japan Province: Fr. Tsutomu Sakuma

New Provincial for the Japan Province: Fr. Tsutomu Sakuma

Father General has appointed Fr. Ioannes Baptista Tsutomu Sakuma as the new Provincial of the Japan Province. He was born in Kobe, Japan, 70 years ago, the city where he attended the Jesuit Junior and Senior High schools. His family was close to the Jesuits.

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Supporting the Thai Catholic Church – The Xavier Immersion Program

Supporting the Thai Catholic Church – The Xavier Immersion Program

The Society of Jesus has been developing a specific programme for Thai seminarians and members of religious congregations in Thailand for the past five years. This is the Xavier Immersion Program. We interviewed its academic director, the Jesuit Tom Michel.

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Purification, illumination, confirmation, transformation: a Jesuit parcours trail in higher education

Purification, illumination, confirmation, transformation: a Jesuit parcours trail in higher education

In Mae Chan, in the northern Thai province of Chiang Rai, you will find the youngest higher education project of the Society of Jesus. It is the Xavier Learning Community, a campus that has been under development for nearly five years...

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“Seven Fountains”: the seven springs of the Spirit to discover meaning in life

“Seven Fountains”: the seven springs of the Spirit to discover meaning in life

Many years ago, in the northern Thai kingdom its rulers established their “summer residence” in Chiang Mai. They called it “Seven Fountains”. This name took account of the springs and waterfalls which abound north of the city. And the number seven symbolized perfection.

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Present and future at JCAP… continued

Present and future at JCAP… continued

The Major Superiors’ Assembly of the Jesuit Conference of Asia-Pacific continued in Chiang Mai, Thailand, until 4 February. Three parts of the meeting’s programme deserve attention.

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On the road to Emmaus in Thailand… a road to an ecological future

On the road to Emmaus in Thailand… a road to an ecological future

The Jesuit Prison Ministry in Thailand has been given a piece of land in the Chiang Mai area. How might this help the prisoners? A transition house perhaps, a place to learn about organic farming? The encyclical Laudato Si’ and the pandemic have opened new avenues.

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