The ordination at St Mary’s Church in North Sydney on 16 July was a celebration of Brett O’Neill’s journey to the priesthood, with his family and friends joined by many others who had accompanied him over his vocational journey at … Continued
As a Jesuit and international chaplain of Pax Romana, I was edified and uplifted in spirit with the blessing of two fellow Jesuits for the conclusion of our centenary celebration on 23 July: first, from Fr Douglas Marcouiller SJ, Vicarius … Continued
The Catholic Safeguarding Institute (CSI) based at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines is launching a diploma programme in safeguarding at the Loyola School of Theology (LST) starting August this year. The Diploma in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable … Continued
The Society of Jesus rejoices with the beatification of German Jesuit Fr Philipp Jeningen SJ on 16 July at Our Lady of the Basilica of St Vitus in Ellwangen by Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich accompanied by Bishop Gebhard Fürst and the … Continued
The gathering of brothers in the Society of Jesus at the Curia from 3 to 10 July was a momentous event made possible because of the initiative and generosity of Father General. This meeting was initially planned to take place … Continued
What does it mean today to be a Jesuit who has chosen the religious life without ordination to the priesthood? This was a point of reflection for the Jesuit brothers from around the world who converged in Rome to meet, … Continued
Founded in 1907, the Mirador Jesuit Villa Retreat House in Baguio City, Philippines serves as a spirituality and retreat centre for Jesuits, religious groups, and lay people seeking a place to pray, reflect, and commune with God and nature. In … Continued
The Korean Province of the Society of Jesus celebrated the ordination to the priesthood of five of her men on 6 July at the Myeong-dong Cathedral in Seoul. With their ordination, the Korean Province now has 141 priests out of … Continued
Seven Jesuit novices pronounced their First Vows in the Society of Jesus at St Stanislaus Church, Girisonta on 25 June. Indonesian Provincial Fr Benedictus Hari Juliawan SJ presided over the Eucharistic Celebration. Concelebrating with him were the Novice Master, Fr … Continued
The Japan Province unveiled an icon of Blessed Pedro Kibe Kasui on 1 July. This piece of religious art is thought to be one of the first representations of Blessed Kibe, and the first icon of the Jesuit blessed. The … Continued