As coordinator of the JCAP Reconciliation with Creation Network (RWC), Fr Gabriel Lamug-Nañawa, SJ convened their second annual gathering in Salatiga, Indonesia, specifically in KPTT, the agricultural school of the Jesuit Indonesian Province. The gathering was intentionally hybrid in modality to allow for online participation. Part of the agenda is the handing over of the network to the new RWC coordinator. Naga Jesuits

The Naga Jesuit Community was happy to host the overnight visit of His Eminence, Cardinal Ambo David. The visit began with a late dinner hosted by Archbishop Rex Alarcon at his residence, with some leaders of the archdiocese, Fr Ari Dy, and the Jesuit priests newly assigned to Naga, Frs Guy Guibelondo and PV Joseph Buan Sing. On August 6, the Cardinal was the keynote speaker at the university's social justice forum to launch the Office of Social Concern and Responsibility. He inspired the audience with his rich integration of Scripture and Catholic Social Teachings, drawing from his experiences shepherding the poor of Kalookan during the era of extra judicial killings. Naga Jesuits Ateneo de Naga University

As part of the continuing mission of the Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center (APC) in Sitio Bendum, Balay Laudato Si' and Fr. Pedro Walpole, SJ facilitated a workshop and conversation with APC teachers together with the community's forest, water, and land management team. The gathering sought to weave together the lived experiences of Indigenous communities and the school's curriculum, so that the education of the young may be deeply rooted in the realities of their land, culture, and community. The workshop became a sacred space of listening and communal discernment. Community members of Bendum and APC shared their experiences of the risks and vulnerabilities of farming, a datu's ongoing work of protecting and securing recognition of their ancestral domain, and the voice of Indigenous youth who participated in the global conversations on climate justice through her participation in COP30 in Brazil. Inspired by Laudato Si' and the Jesuit commitment to synodality, the gathering reminded everyone that education begins by listening—to the earth, to Indigenous wisdom, and to one another. Walking together, the community continues to seek ways of caring for our common home while forming young people who can respond with faith, hope, and responsibility. As Fr. Pedro reflected, "Meeting the Creator while walking on the land is an invitation to reflect on how Jesus would walk on this landscape and how hr would use it to explain the kingdom of God. And it is an invitation for all of us to find God in all things." To learn more about the work of APC visit: https://apupalamguwancenter.essc.org.ph/

✨ More than a gathering—it’s a journey of faith, friendship, and mission! 🌏🔥 Before World Youth Day in Seoul, the MAG+S Gathering brings young people from around the world together for a meaningful adventure rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Expect pilgrimages, social action with marginalized communities, interfaith and interreligious dialogue, arts and culture, ecology, and care for our common home. 🌱🤝 It’s a chance to grow deeper in faith, discover new perspectives, and make friends from across the globe who share the same hope and mission. 🌍💙 Ready to be MAG+S? ✨ #MAGIS #WYDSeoul #YoungPilgrims #CompanionsOnMission

As part of his work with the Dicastery for Culture and Education, Fr. Joe Quilongquilong, SJ, visited the Archdiocese of Palo and the Diocese of Borongan to accompany local Churches in strengthening priestly and theological formation. His mission included discussions on the ecclesiastical affiliation of St. John the Evangelist School of Theology, meetings with Archbishop John Du, Bishop Crispin Varquez, seminary formators and diocesan leaders, a visit to the newly completed Priests' Home in Borongan, and a recollection for the clergy of Palo before returning to Manila. A quiet but vital ministry of the Society of Jesus: serving the Church by forming future priests, supporting ecclesiastical education, and strengthening the mission of local Churches in communion with the Universal Church.