The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and its Alumni Association organized a four-day tour to Wuhan, fostering exchange opportunities with local universities. Led by USJ and AAUSJ leaders, the delegation visited key sites and universities, engaging in symposiums and guided tours to explore academic collaborations and Wuhan’s rich history. The tour enhanced participants’ understanding of Chinese culture and technological advancements.
The Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and the Xavier Centre for Memory and Identity will commemorate, next summer, the 100th anniversary of the First Council for China with the organization of a four-day long international conference. The event will debate the relevance and significance of the Shanghai Plenary Council.
Local Catholic communities in China are following the Lenten path, redoubling their efforts in works of charity and empathy for others, always ready to respond to new needs and specific demands. Alongside traditional methods of offering alms, innovative initiatives have been also implemented to support those in need during the Lenten season.
On October 9, the Yale Center in Beijing will host a forum dedicated to Father Ferdinand Verbiest’s life and legacy. Co-organized by the Macau Ricci Institute, the initiative takes place on the exact day when the 400th anniversary of the birth of the influential Flemish Jesuit will be celebrated. Ferdinand Verbiest, Father Stephan Rothlin says, is still a perfect example of a rational and scientific approach to dialogue with China.
The Macau Ricci Institute will discuss the current status of the intercultural dialogue with the People’s Republic of China and the way it was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in its annual symposium. The theme of the international conference is closely related to a new series of books that the Jesuit institute intends to bring out.