South Asia

Fresh approach to formation

Submitted on November 22, 2011 - 1:19 pm

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 held at St. Leo Church in Baromari in Mymensingh diocese from November 8 to 12.

Discussing Buddhist Christian Encounter

Submitted on September 13, 2011 - 10:42 am

In the spirit of inter-religious dialogue, a recent symposium for Jesuit scholars of Buddhism began with an Aarti or ‘lamp lighting’ ceremony.

Connecting with the poor through dance

Submitted on July 25, 2011 - 1:46 pm

INDIA − Jesuits are known for striving to be on the frontiers, not just geographically but across ministries.   In India, Fr. Prashant Olalekar SJ epitomises this missionary spirit with his work with a “movement meditation” called Interplay in Mumbai. 

A member of the team at Retreat House Bandra in Mumbai, Fr Prashant learnt about Interplay, an Eastern-based practice, during a visit to the United States.  He now conducts classes with Interplay India, bringing movement and dance to those seeking spiritual guidance and connections. 

University Recognition for a Jesuit Centre in India

Submitted on October 5, 2010 - 2:13 pm

Sameeksha, the Jesuit Centre for Indian Spirituality, Kalady (Kerala Province), India, has been recognised by the Mahatma Gandhi State University as a Research Centre in Philosophy. Research students holding a Masters in Philosophy from any approved university can apply here for doing doctoral studies. Two Jesuits have been approved as guides, but the assistance of several competent Indian Jesuits can be expected.

Appointment of Director of EAPI

Submitted on April 27, 2010 - 12:10 pm

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 May 19 and will assume his new role Provincial of Sri Lanka on May 24.

Fu-Jen Students Among the Needy of Kolkata

Submitted on December 21, 2009 - 9:14 am

Fr David Yen (CHN), director of Fu Jen Catholic University Service-Learning Centre in Taipei reports that a group of students and teachers from the University participated in a service trip to work in the houses for the dying in Kolkata, India that were founded by Blessed Mother Teresa. In fact, for a number of years, the Catholic University in Taiwan has been organizing yearly service trips visiting such places as India, Mongolia, Cambodia and parts of Taiwan where those most in need live. These missionary experiences of charity are aimed at help

Sri Lanka: Doing all they can to prevent further bloodshed

Submitted on April 21, 2009 - 3:48 pm

The Jesuits first went to Sri Lanka hundreds of years ago, not long after the time of Francis Xavier in the 16th Century. Many Sri Lankans became Catholics. The Jesuits opened parishes, schools and colleges, especially for Tamil migrants from India, who worked as labourers in the tea and coffee plantations. After independence, the previous balance between the two ethnicities of Sri Lanka, Tamils (of Sri Lankan origin) and Sinhalese, became more and more distorted.

New President for JCSA

Submitted on March 10, 2009 - 9:54 pm

Fr General appointed Fr Edward Mudavassery (HAZ) Provincial of South Asia and President of the South Asian Jesuit Conference (JCSA). Fr Edward was born in 1944, entered the Society of Jesus in 1963 and was ordained a priest in 1976. Formerly, he was the Provincial of Hazaribagh and presently serves as Rector of Vidyajyoti College of Theology in Delhi. He will commence on May 31, 2009.

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