Jesuit representatives from the Philippine Province and Myanmar Region of the Society of Jesus gather in prayer and discernment for the ongoing Province Congregation, which began with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on 31 August and continues through 2 September 2026. We pray for grace-filled discernment as they deliberate on the steps to be taken by the Society of Jesus in the coming years in response to the challenges of its mission, guided by discernment, collaboration, and networking. St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us. Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus, pray for us. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

Fr. Ari Dy, AdNU president, and Fr. Jun Viray, JCAP President, attended the annual workshop of the JCAP Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fr. Wajira Nampet, at one time the Chair of the AdNU Psychology Department, was also present. Vietnam is unique for having both Mahayana and Theravada traditions in the country, and the group leads JCAP in ongoing dialogue with diverse Buddhist traditions. Naga Jesuits

God of might, giver of every good gift, put into our hearts the love of your name, so that, by deepening our sense of reverence, you may nurture in us what is good and, by your watchful care, keep safe what you have nurtured.

ICYMI: On 22 August 2026, Fr. Irmo Valeza, SJ professed his Final Vows to the Society of Jesus A vocation is shaped by many moments of discernment, grace, and faithful response. In his Final Vows, Fr. Irmo Francis Valeza, SJ, gave once more his wholehearted yes to Christ and to a life of service in the Jesuit mission. This celebration was made even more meaningful by the presence of the wider Jesuit community, whose prayer, friendship, and accompaniment have been part of Fr. Irmo’s journey. We extend our gratitude to Fr. Xavier Olin, SJ, Father Provincial, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration and witnessed this significant milestone in Fr. Irmo’s Jesuit vocation. We are equally grateful to Fr. Irmo’s family, whose love and presence remind us that every vocation is nurtured by a community of people who believe, pray, and journey alongside one another. We also give thanks to the members of the communities he has served throughout the years, many of whom came together to celebrate with him and share in the joy of this special occasion. To the Jesuit community, Fr. Irmo’s family and friends, the communities he has served, and the entire SHS-AdC community who gathered in prayer and celebration, thank you for being part of this beautiful chapter in his journey. May Fr. Irmo’s faithful yes continue to inspire us to live lives of love, service, and generous commitment. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. Congratulations, Fr. Irmo! Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu

"Indeed, we do not do great things for the Lord; it is the Lord who does great things for us. In the end, this becomes the very story we Jesuits tell ourselves, with the story itself radically transforming us into who we are and what we are—why we do what we do, why we pursue what we pursue—all in the name of love for our God." - Fr. Ramon Ma. L. Bautista SJ