The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Father General Arturo Sosa, has appointed Father Primitivo Viray as the next President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP).
According to JCAP, the decree of appointment was made on June 13, but the news was announced on June 19.
Viray, the current Provincial of the Philippine Jesuit Province, will succeed Father Antonio Moreno SJ, who has served in the role since 2017.
Sosa expressed confidence in Father Viray's "integrity and prudence" to lead JCAP.
As President, Viray will be collaborating with the Major Superiors in the conference to implement the last General Congregations decrees.
He will likewise serve as the Major Superior of the Jesuits in Pakistan, the newest mission territory of JCAP.
With a wealth of experience in education, advocacy, and formation work, Viray brings invaluable expertise to his new mission.
He is also one of the members of Ateneo de Manila University's Board of Trustees.
JCAP is one of the six Jesuit Conferences that "coordinate and facilitate the mission of the Jesuits around the world," covering the Society's work in Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
The start of Viray's term is yet to be announced, according to JCAP.
The Society of Jesus, also called the Jesuits, is a male Catholic religious organization headquartered in Rome.
With Pope Paul III's approval, St. Ignatius of Loyola and six other companions founded the order in Paris in 1540.
Jesuits run several reputed educational institutions worldwide, including universities, schools, and other academic centers. They are also known for frontier missions with refugees and migrants. -Santosh Digal, with input from JCAP
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