EAO Activities July 2008
8 Jul 2008

EAO Activities July 2008

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There will be a consultation of youth/young adult workers during the MAGiS08 in Sydney, Australia.

The Third Edition of the East Asian Theological Encounter Program will begin on July 27 until August 26. It will be held at the Seven Fountains Spirituality Center, Chiangmai, Thailand. It is under the directorship of Fr John Shea (NYK), with Fr Michael Amaladoss (MDU), Director of the DiNobili Institute in Chennai, as the major Tutor.

New Canonical Community in Yangon
8 Jul 2008

New Canonical Community in Yangon

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On June 21, Fr Paul Pollock, Major Superior of Myanmar, wrote: "I am very happy to announce that Father General has approved the establishment of a new local community for the Jesuits residing in the Yangon area. Together with the decree of canonical establishment, Father General has also approved my appointment of Fr Peter Kim Se Mang as superior of this community. Fr Peter begins as superior today, June 21, 2008, feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga.

Theologians’ Arrupe Month
8 Jul 2008

Theologians’ Arrupe Month

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Participants of the Arrupe Month Six theologians, Jeevaraj Thangarasa (SRI), Imran John (SRI), Kiarie Muruga (AOR), Kituyi Ambrose (AOR), Peter Wang (CHN), John Tang (CHN), had their Arrupe Month from March 25 – April 26.

Apostolic Home Visit to East Timor
8 Jul 2008

Apostolic Home Visit to East Timor

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Seven East Timorese scholastics go for an apostolic home visit

(L-R) Apau, Calisto, Gustavo, Joao, Side, Isaias and Diego in the location of the new houses for Casa de Producao Audiovisual (CPA), established by the late Fr. Ruedi Hofmann, near Casait, Liquisa.

Seven East Timorese scholastics, Isaias Abilio Caldas, Gustavo Soares, Calisto Seco Colo, Diogo Carvalho, Paulo dos Santos, Sidelizio Pereira and Joao dos Santos went for apostolic home visit to East Timor from April 11 – May 23. Calisto went through Kupang, West Timor then to Oecussi, his hometown, where he stayed for two weeks.

Cambodia May 2008 News
26 Jun 2008

Cambodia May 2008 News

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The Jesuit Community in Phnom Penh and Banteay Prieb gathered at the Jesuit House in Phnom Penh on May 3 to share about their community life. These quarterly meetings will become a part of building up Jesuit community life in the Cambodia Mission.

East Timor May 2008 News
26 Jun 2008

East Timor May 2008 News

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Congratulations to Joaquim Pires on taking First Vows last May 19. We pray that his adjustment to life at Arrupe Residence will go smoothly — if he ever gets there. Not having a visa prevented him from traveling on May 20. No tickets on Philippine Airlines in May prevented his going on May 23.

Myanmar May 2008 News
26 Jun 2008

Myanmar May 2008 News

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Out of the desolation in Myanmar came a ray of good news from our Jesuit brothers. Campion Language Institute opened one week late. Fr Paul Pollock was there for the opening Mass on May 12, 10 days after cyclone Nargis went thru. They have 300 students!

National Education Secretaries met in Fukuoka
26 Jun 2008

National Education Secretaries met in Fukuoka

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National Education Secretaries of EAOThe National Secretaries of education of EAO met in Taisei Gakuen, Fukuoka from May 30 until June 2, hosted by Fr Lee Sung-il, the Chairman of the Committee for High School Apostolate of Japanese Province. The group consisted of Fr Stephen Chow (CHN), Fr Gerry Healy (ASL), Fr Heru Hendarto (IDO), Fr.