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 the first time, candidates and prenovices of the Society of Jesus from China, the Philippines, and Vietnam gathered on 8 March to foster friendship while engaging in a hope-filled discernment of our vocations. Held via Zoom, the gathering included … 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 Asia Pacific Tertianship programme, which started in Manila last September, comes to an end on 1 March. A diverse group of Jesuit priests and one brother from the Philippines, Slovenia, Lithuania, Spain, South Korea, the United States, and Vietnam … Continued
Scholastic Nguyễn Thành Ân was ordained to the diaconate in the St Mary’s Chapel of St Ignatius Church, Tokyo, on 24 February by Most Reverend Andrea Lembo, PIME, Auxiliary Bishop of Tokyo. There were 26 concelebrants and a large choir … 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
Our time in Girisonta (Indonesia) is a profound and transformative experience, marking a special chapter in our journey as Jesuits. Coming together as nine Tertians from seven different countries—Indonesia, Korea, Kenya, Portugal, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Uganda—we find in this … 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
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