What gives twelve young men the courage to offer their lives completely to God in the Society of Jesus? The answer is found in a profound spiritual experience—one that they now seek to express through the words of Scripture: “Remain in My love” (Jn 15:9). They have remained. They have tasted that love. And now, they freely make a decisive response through their vows.
On the morning of March 18, 2025, at Saint Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate Chapel in Thu Duc, Archbishop Joseph Nguyễn Năng of the Archdiocese of Sai Gon presided at the diaconate ordination of 11 Jesuit scholastics, along with two other candidates—one from the Alexandre de Rhodes Clerical Society of Apostolic Life (SAR) and another from the Congregation of the Augustinians of the Assumption (AA).
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 Society Want?”
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.
Activities and events such as priesthood ordination, diaconate ordination, vows mass, etc. of the Province are updated here.
OUr implementation of the uaps
Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) are the fruit of a process of discernment lasting almost two years. All Jesuits were invited to take part and in addition our mission partners. It concluded with a confirmation from Pope Francis in a special meeting with Fr General Arturo Sosa. The Preferences give a horizon, a point of reference to the whole Society of Jesus. They captured our imaginations and awaken our desires. They unite us in our mission. The new Preferences are four areas vital for our world today. The Society of Jesus will pay special attention to them in the next ten years. We invite you to learn more and take action with us! We want to make a Gospel difference.
