Some of the Jesuit Missionaries of the Jesuit Bukidnon Mission District, together with Fr. Xavier L. Olin, SJ, Provincial of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines recently visited Bishop Noel Pedregosa of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Malaybalay. The meeting affirmed the Jesuits’ continued collaboration with the local Church in Bukidnon, particularly in strengthening the mission of evangelization, pastoral ministry, and the education and formation of communities.
The Jesuit missionaries also highlighted their commitment to accompany and support the indigenous peoples of Bukidnon and the local Church, whose welfare and dignity remain a central concern of the Jesuit mission. In partnership with the diocese, the Jesuits seek to promote pastoral care, education, and advocacy that respect indigenous cultures while fostering vibrant Christian communities rooted in faith and service. Jesuits at the service of the local Church. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
From the Lectern
What would Kiko do?
If Francis Xavier walked into this chapel, I do not think he would begin with strategies, statistics, or structures. He would look at each of us—young or old, energized, or exhausted—and he would ask: “Where is your zeal? Where is your availability? Where are the poor you have touched? Where are the young you have…
Where Grace Is Shared: Filipino Youth at the JCAP MAGIS Gathering in Taipei
In the days between Christmas and the New Year, Taipei, Taiwan became a place of quiet grace and deep encounter as young people from across the Asia Pacific gathered for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) MAGIS Gathering. Coming from different cultures, languages, and lived realities, they arrived as individuals seeking meaning and adventure—looking for community and reconnecting with…
An Extended Hand to the Youth: How Emmaus Center for Psycho-spiritual Formation and Accompaniment guides those who work with the youth
Emmaus Center for Psycho-spiritual Formation and Accompaniment is a Jesuit ministry founded by the late Fr. Venancio “Benny” Calpotura, SJ, and two lay female psychologists, the late Ma. Teresa Nietes and Eva Galvey, in November 1981. Father Benny envisioned a center that would equip formators in their work of formation by accompanying them on the path to human maturity which…
To a Young Man Who Wants to Be a Jesuit
In these fast-changing and sometimes tough times, I feel a deep need to reach out to young people like you, who are thoughtfully considering your future and spiritual journey. As a Jesuit, I have been blessed to experience a profound journey of conversion and an ongoing call to live authentically, all grounded in God’s unconditional love and the mission of the Church. Today, I want to share some thoughts and experiences that might resonate with your own search for meaning and purpose.
COMMON HOME
Reps From Jesuit Schools Gathered in ADDU for Ecology Summit
The four-day gathering is more than just a business meeting but a spiritual journey, conducted in the context of Ignatian prayer, locating each individual’s own spiritual foundation for the work and mission that they do, within the school and reaching outwards towards society at large
THE WINDHOVER
Year XXVII (2025) Vol 4
We have seen the devastation brought about by our country’s (and our world’s) environmental crisis. Thus, the urgent call for action. The most heartbreaking of…
Universal Apostolic Preferences
The Universal Apostolic Preferences provide a guiding vision for the entire Society of Jesus. They ignite our aspirations and stir our ambitions, fostering unity in our shared mission. These new Preferences encompass four crucial focal points for addressing contemporary global needs. Over the next decade, the Society of Jesus will prioritize these areas, and we extend an invitation for you to delve deeper into them and join us in making a meaningful impact rooted in the Gospel.
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