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Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific

Fr Matthias Chae SJ: Requiescat in pace
Fr Matthias Joon-ho Chae SJ died suddenly, aged 57, on April 1 in his hometown, Daegu, in Korea. Fr Matthias oversaw the rapid expansion of the Society in Korea during the last 20 years. On completing his PhD in counseling in the USA, he was appointed Formation Delegate for the Korean Region. He...

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A call for environmental protection and good governance

The Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro in northern Mindanao, Philippines, Antonio J Ledesma SJ, has called for environmental protection and good governance to be part of the post disaster response in Mindanao.  He did so in his homily at the opening of a forum for Bishops and Diocesan Clergy of...

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How long would you last?
Imagine your feelings if every time you visited a particular friend you were searched, asked a series of intimidating questions and then taken to a hostile and foreign environment. What if that friend was more of an acquaintance? How long would you be able to handle such difficult visiting...

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JCAP Provinces and Regions

How long would you last?
Imagine your feelings if every time you visited a particular friend you were searched, asked a series of intimidating questions and then taken to a hostile and foreign environment. What if that friend was more of an acquaintance? How long would you be able to handle such difficult visiting...

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Fostering peace and justice in Cambodia and beyond
The Metta Karuna Reflection Centre provided a sacred space for reflection for Hindu, Muslim and Christian peace seekers from Pakistan and Indian Kashmir in March. “Many said the time of reflection they spent in our inter-faith sacred space helped them crystallise their desires and arouse their...

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The Beijng Center appoints new director
French Jesuit Thierry Meynard SJ takes over as the International Director of The Beijing Center (TBC) from August 1, 2012.  He will succeed Fr Roberto Ribeiro SJ, who is stepping down after completing his three-year term as international director.

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Myanmar scholastics in Indonesia
Since 2009, Myanmar scholastics have been sent to Indonesia for their formation.  The first group of Myanmarese scholastics arrived in the country in May 2009.   The six – Cyril Nay Myo Htet, Lawrence Khu, Joseph Zaw Goan, Paul Tu Ja, Marcus Min Htun, Pius Than Naing Lin – are in the...

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Japan a year after the earthquake
Prayers and memorial services were held across Japan on March 11 as the country marked the first anniversary of the deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck its north-eastern coast.  Much of Japan came to a standstill as the minute of silence was observed at the moment the quake hit, 14:46...

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Fr Matthias Chae SJ: Requiescat in pace
Fr Matthias Joon-ho Chae SJ died suddenly, aged 57, on April 1 in his hometown, Daegu, in Korea. Fr Matthias oversaw the rapid expansion of the Society in Korea during the last 20 years. On completing his PhD in counseling in the USA, he was appointed Formation Delegate for the Korean Region. He...

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MAGIS MAS
The Jesuits in Malaysia and Singapore (MAS) held the first MAGIS programme for youth in the region in December 2011.  The MAGIS MAS programme draws its inspiration from the Ignatian term MAGIS which connotes striving to do more in order to render greater glory to God. The global MAGIS...

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Appointment of Director of EAPI
April 15, 2010. On the recommendation of the Board of Trustees of EAPI, the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific appoints Fr Arthur Leger SJ as the next director of the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), commencing June 01,  2010. Fr Leger succeeds Fr Jeyaraj Rasiah SJ, who leaves Manila on...

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Myanmar scholastics in Indonesia
Since 2009, Myanmar scholastics have been sent to Indonesia for their formation.  The first group of Myanmarese scholastics arrived in the country in May 2009.   The six – Cyril Nay Myo Htet, Lawrence Khu, Joseph Zaw Goan, Paul Tu Ja, Marcus Min Htun, Pius Than Naing Lin – are in the...

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Seeking eco-justice
Two Jesuit organisations collaborating on eco-justice recently had the opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading experts on managing the impact of climate change.  At a meeting in Australia in March, Professor Ottmar Georg Edenhofer shared his insights on the impact of induced...

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Promoting reconciliation with creation
How do we promote reconciliation with creation to our fellow Jesuits in Asia Pacific? With imaginative and powerful images as the members of the Scholastics and Brothers Circle showed in the innovative campaign materials they developed during a workshop on Effective Communications held from...

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The value of Jesuit education
Scholastic Sidelizio Pereira SJ shares with us a reflection on his regency spent in his home country of Timor Leste.   Side did his regency in the Colégio de Saõ José, the secondary school set up and managed by the Jesuits for the diocese of Dili for 18 years. Although the school was...

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Suggested priorities for Vietnam
A Jesuit brother in Vietnam has highlighted several areas he feels the government should focus on in the coming years – education, corruption, legislation, ethnic minority groups and the environment. Brother Anthony Ba SJ of the Jesuit-run Alberto Hurtado Center for Pastoral and Social Service in...

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JCAP Ministries

The Beijng Center appoints new director
French Jesuit Thierry Meynard SJ takes over as the International Director of The Beijing Center (TBC) from August 1, 2012.  He will succeed Fr Roberto Ribeiro SJ, who is stepping down after completing his three-year term as international director.

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Narratives of a picture
Much more than words, a picture can tell the stories of dozens of people with their own unique cultural and historical identities, and even the call to follow Christ radically, especially if the picture is the community photograph of Arrupe International Residence 2011-2012.

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How long would you last?
Imagine your feelings if every time you visited a particular friend you were searched, asked a series of intimidating questions and then taken to a hostile and foreign environment. What if that friend was more of an acquaintance? How long would you be able to handle such difficult visiting...

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Myanmar scholastics in Indonesia
Since 2009, Myanmar scholastics have been sent to Indonesia for their formation.  The first group of Myanmarese scholastics arrived in the country in May 2009.   The six – Cyril Nay Myo Htet, Lawrence Khu, Joseph Zaw Goan, Paul Tu Ja, Marcus Min Htun, Pius Than Naing Lin – are in the...

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Fostering peace and justice in Cambodia and beyond
The Metta Karuna Reflection Centre provided a sacred space for reflection for Hindu, Muslim and Christian peace seekers from Pakistan and Indian Kashmir in March. “Many said the time of reflection they spent in our inter-faith sacred space helped them crystallise their desires and arouse their...

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450 Years in Macau
The Society marks 450 years in Macau in 2012.  On August 24, 1562, Frs Luís Fróis SJ and Giovanni Battista Del Monte SJ arrived in Macau to take up residence and embark on apostolic work.   The two Portuguese Jesuits helped the two diocesan priests who were ministering to the 5,000...

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Youth learn to grow crops sustainably
Abaca, coffee and rubber are three very different crops that can make a difference to the indigenous communities in Mindanao – both economically and socially.In October, 30 youth from Upper Pulangi, Bukidnon in northern Mindanao spent 10 days learning about these crops, how to produce them and how...

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Fr General on refugees, communications and social justice
While he was in Australia in January, Fr General Adolfo Nicolás SJ responded to questions on vital areas for the Society in the country, including refugees, communications and social justice. Refugees How can we advance and expand the educational work that is being done to foster peace-building and...

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Breathing space: Why I need to pray
With this article, we begin a series of reflections by Jesuit formands based on the various aspects of “A Profile of a Formed Jesuit for Asia Pacific”, a detailed document on formation for Jesuits for Asia Pacific, which was released by the Conference in November 2011.  The document details...

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Other Jesuit News

Fr General on refugees, communications and social justice
While he was in Australia in January, Fr General Adolfo Nicolás SJ responded to questions on vital areas for the Society in the country, including refugees, communications and social justice. Refugees How can we advance and expand the educational work that is being done to foster peace-building and...

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Praying with Refugees from Somalia
On October 5, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI launched an appeal to the international community to help people suffering famine in the Horn of Africa.  During his general audience that morning, the Holy Father said, "I renew my heartfelt appeal to the international community to continue its commitment...

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Lent: The Seven Deadly Sins on film
During the penitential season of Lent, Thinking Faith will be reflecting upon the ‘seven deadly sins’ by relating each of them to a film.  It begins with a look at the powerful thriller Seven, starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, and examines the history of the seven deadly sins, asking what...

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Fresh approach to formation
The annual camp of a new Catholic youth movement run by Jesuits in Bangladesh is providing a fresh approach to youth formation that many participants say is both fascinating and useful.Around 70 students from across the country attended the MAGIS (Marching and Growing in Solidarity) Bangla camp...

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The Jesuit Post

A group of young Jesuits in the United States has launched a new website called The Jesuit Post.  The content will range widely, with hopes of covering  "Jesus, politics, and pop-culture ... the Catholic Church, sports, and Socrates". The first set of articles include pieces on Dr...

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