Fr Mark Ravizza SJ, General Counsellor for Formation, visited and spoke with Jesuit prenovices and candidates in Vietnam on 9 March. In a warm and fraternal atmosphere, he led a conversation around the theme: “What Type of Candidate Does the … Continued
For two years, the Center for Ignatian Spirituality (CIS) of the Vietnamese Province has received requests from bishops and religious superiors for a programme on pastoral leadership. I asked my friend and colleague, Jesuit Fr Julio Giulietti, what he thought … Continued
The desire to be a missionary has been with me since I entered the Society of Jesus in the Philippines in 2019, though I never imagined I would be sent to a prenovitiate in a foreign country for Regency. I … Continued
During the full moon days of November, nearly 50 Buddhist meditators and two Jesuits gathered to practise mindfulness meditation amidst the serene beauty of Bu Gia Map National Park in Binh Phuoc Province, Vietnam. Dedicated to the mission of caring … Continued
Twelve socii from the various Provinces and Regions in the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) met in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, for the JCAP Socii Meeting. Held from 25 to 29 November, the socii were joined by … Continued
Four Jesuits in Vietnam professed their Final Vows on 5 December in a solemn celebration held at the Chapel of St Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate in Thu Duc. They are Fr Joseph Phạm Đình Cư SJ, Fr FX Nguyễn Thanh Hùng … Continued
On 3 December, the Society of Jesus in Vietnam celebrated the ordination of seven new priests at Hiển Linh Parish in Thủ Đức City. Bishop Joseph Đỗ Quang Khang of the Diocese of Bắc Ninh presided over the liturgy with … Continued
In response to the Season of Creation’s call “to hope and act with creation,” the Vietnamese Jesuits’ Care for Our Common Home ministry organised a tree-planting event in collaboration with Buddhist monks on 13 October at the Khmer Pagoda in … Continued
Aesop, the Greek philosopher and writer of the 6th century BC, wrote the fable of “The Hare and the Tortoise,” a story universally popular with children of every era and country. Aesop often used the number five as a symbol … Continued
Youthful energy filled the Jesuit scholasticate in Ho Chi Minh City as some 250 primary and secondary students from Xuân Lọc Diocese showed up for “Come and See (John 1:39),” a day dedicated to building friendships and promoting vocations to … Continued