Dear Friends, Happy Year of Dragon! After months of preparation, the establishment of a Jesuit University in Hong Kong now seems imminent. Your continuous support has been instrumental in bringing us to this point and we would like to take this opportunity to update you on our progress and plans for the new year. It [...]

Please be reminded: Early Bird Discount closes after next Thursday 30th September 2010. Ignatian Symposium 2010 will be held at Noah’s Ark, Ma Wan Island on 2nd to 5th December to mark the 400th Anniversary of the death of Fr. Matteo Ricci. Objective: To explore inculturation of various facets of Ignatian spirituality in different environments; [...]

A Contemplation Workshop offered by Fr. Stephan Rothlin, S.J. (Dr. Stephan Rothlin as in the document). School Supervisor of WYK & WYHK, Fr. Chow Sau Yan Stephen, S.J. recommends our alumni who are inclined to learn different kinds of contemplation for their spiritual growth to sign up for this workshop. A similar workshop was held [...]

(Originally posted at February 12, 2009) Fr. Stephen Chow made us a presentation of “Profile of the Jesuit Student at Graduation for the Chinese Province”, which was adapted from Adapted from the Jesuit Secondary Education Association’s “Profile of the Graduate at Graduation”, during our last Exco meeting. The carefully compiled Profile spells out expectations of [...]

Irish Jesuit Mission – its Development 1926 – 2006 This work endeavours to convey something of the reality of the Irish Jesuit Mission in its achievements and short-comings, its joys and sorrows, and of the experience of individual members under the pressure of work in a difficult climate. It is a very interesting story, often [...]

This year is the 500th anniversary of the birth of St. Franics Xavier and the 450th anniversary of the death of St. Ignatius. The Fathers of both Wah Yan’s would like to have a refurbishment on the Xavier Chapel on Shangchuan Island in Guangdong. The total cost is estimated at HKD 600,000. Attached is the [...]

This year (2006) is a special year for the Society of Jesuits. The Jesuits will celebrate the 450th anniversary of the death of St. Ignatius and the 500th anniversary of the birth of St. Francis Xavier and Blessed Peter Favre. On 11 March (Saturday) a special Mass of Thanksgiving will be held in St. Ignatius [...]

The Annual Retreat with Fr. Coghlan will be held on 22nd – 23rd October (Sat & Sun) this year. Spending a weekend at the picturesque Xavier House in Cheung Chau will be a memorable and relaxing experience. Family and friends are welcomed. Should you have any interest, please contact Felix Tseng at fxtseng_wyk@yahoo.com or 29578085. [...]