Proclaiming the Good News
21-Feb-2007
From the Provincial
Ash Wednesday reflection
On Ash Wednesday, at the beginning of Lent, we explore what in our hearts and in our way of living prevents us from being open to God.
News
30th Anniversary for Jesuit Social Services
Jesuit Social Services kicked off its 30th anniversary year with a Mass on Sunday 18th February at St Ignatius Church, Richmond.
Saint Ignatius College, Geelong begins its first year
St Ignatius College, Geelong had its opening assembly for the year earlier this month, marking the beginning of its life as a Jesuit partner school.
New tertians and novices at Canisius
Canisius College in Sydney has welcomed this year’s tertians and novices.
Preaching to the Converted launched
Fr Richard Leonard’s new book Preaching to the Converted was launched by Federal MP Malcolm Turnbull at St Canice’s Parish earlier this month.
Positive responses from Gathering
Responses from participants at last year’s Province Gathering have been overwhelmingly positive, with widespread support for the Province’s presentation on plans for West Sydney
Uniya releases report on Asia-Pacific relations
Uniya has released a ‘report card’ on the Government’s performance in 2006 in its relations with the Asia-Pacific region.
Around the Works
News from Jesuit Refugee Service
A new JRS staff member brings insight into mental health issues among refugees, while a report from the Democratic Republic of Congo explores the phenomenon of child soldiers.
Eye on the Jubilee
Jubilee Medals
We continue our profiles of the Jubilee Medal recipients. In this edition, we feature the citations for John Quin and Peter Johnstone.
Profile
Father Adolfo Nicolás
JCEAO President Father Adolfo Nicolás shares some thoughts with Province Express while in Australia.
Thinkpeace
Proclaiming the Good News
In this extract from his message to superiors to begin the year, Father-General Peter-Hans Kolvenbach reflects on what we can learn about our mission from the lives of St Ignatius, Peter Favre, and St Francis Xavier.