A Joint Symposium of Sophia University and Pontifical Gregorian University
2014年03月10日
Sophia University is commemorating its foundation centenary (1913-2013). This International Symposium, organized in collaboration with the Pontifical Gregorian University, is planned to look into relevance and significance of Christian contribution in Asia since the arrival of St. Francis Xavier and to reflect on the Mission of Sophia.
Overview
Pontifical Gregorian University
DATE： |
March 14 3:00pm～ |
VENUE： |
Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome |
THEME： |
"Between Past and Future, the Mission of the Catholic Church in Asia: the contribution of Sophia University" |
LANGUAGE： |
English／Italian |
March 14
Keynote speech: Very Rev. Fr. Adolfo Nicolas SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus
SESSIONS
Mission Perspectives: From Past to Future
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Yuji Sugawara SJ
First Jesuits in Asia: the figure of St. Francis Xavier
Rev. Fr. Shinzo Kawamura SJ; respondent: Rev. Fr. Delio Mendoca SJ
First Jesuits in Asia: the figure of Alessandro Valignano
Rev. Fr. Martin Morales SJ; respondent: Rev. Fr. Renzo De Luca SJ
March 15
SESSIONS
The contribution of Sophia University in Asia
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Cyril Veliath SJ
Interreligious and intercultural dialogue in Asia
Rev. Sr. Maria De Giorgi, Rev. Fr. Sadami Takayama; respondent: Rev. Fr. Jose Mario Francisco SJ
A particular contribution of Sophia University: the case of Cambodia
Distinguished Professor Yoshiaki Ishizawa, a Former President of Sophia University, H. E. Mr. Masaharu Kohno, Ambassador of Japan to Italy
Conclusions: Rev. Fr. Toshiaki Koso SJ, Chancellor of Sophia School Corporation
From 5:30pm, Sunday Eucharist presided by Rev. Fr. Adolfo Nicolas SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, at Chiesa del Gesu, Piazza del Gesu.
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