The Asia-Pacific Commission (APC) held its meeting from June 23 to 25, 2026, at theAmadeo Formation Centre in the Philippines.
The meeting brought together Br. John Jung and Br. Saji Mullankuzhy (General Councillors), Br. John Conway (APC Secretary and Facilitator), the Provincial Superiors of the Asia-Pacific region, Br. Francis Kim (Korea), Br. Dominic Tinh (Vietnam),and Br. Vincent Kochamkunnel (India), along with Br. Fermin Paniza (DelegationSuperior, Philippines), Br. Bonifacio Costa (Representative of the East Timorlocal community), and the APC Formation Directors, Br. Joseph Van and Br. Paul Hien.
During the three-day gathering, the participants engaged in rich discussions on how the spirit of the Order’s General Chapter Declaration can be embodied and put into practice within the Asia-Pacific region. These discussions bore abundant fruit, enabling the Commission to draw up concrete action plans for solidarity and collaboration across the region.
At the close of the meeting, the following leadership team was elected to guide the APC over the next four years: Br. Fermin Paniza (President), Br. John Conway(Secretary), and Br. Francis Kim (Treasurer).