As the Church marked the Jubilee Year of Hope, Jesuit Communications (JesCom) closed 2025 with a deep sense of gratitude—for the work accomplished, the people served, and the faith that continues to animate its mission.
Across platforms and ministries, the media arm of the Society of Jesus’ Philippine Province bore steady witness to its calling: to evangelize, educate, and form consciences through truthful, creative, and values-driven communication.
One of the year’s most meaningful milestones was the celebration of 17 years of The Word Exposed, JesCom’s flagship Sunday Sscripture program featuring Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. At a thanksgiving dinner in September, benefactors and partners gathered not only to look back, but to look ahead. JesCom Executive Director Fr. Emmanuel “Nono” Alfonso, SJ reminded the community that amid global unrest, disinformation, and social fragmentation, Christians are called to remain “Pilgrims of Hope.” That conviction took concrete form with the launch of The Word Exposed Endowment Fund, designed to sustain values-based programming, homiletics training, catechesis, and media formation for years to come.
Hope was not only proclaimed—it was walked. The Word Exposed Pilgrimage brought 87 pilgrims to Italy on a 13-day journey through sacred sites—from Rome to Assisi—marked by prayer, reflection, and shared faith. More than a physical journey, it became a lived expression of the Jubilee’s call: that hope is not merely awaited, but a journey worth taking.
Under the theme “Engage: Stories of Hope,” the third edition of the JesCom Fair brought faith, music, and inspiring testimonies to its participants. The whole-day event saw youth groups, Catholic creatives, educators, and families more than ever inspired to bring their new stories of hope into their own communities—carrying forward the Jubilee Year’s call to be digital missionaries and Pilgrims of Hope.
JesCom’s commitment to excellence in faith-centered storytelling was affirmed on the national stage. At the 47th Catholic Mass Media Awards, JesCom Productions received a Special Citation for its 19th Holy Week special Himig Panalangin, while the Jesuit Music Ministry (JMM) earned Best Inspirational Song for“Ang Tungkod Mo.” These recognitions echoed JesCom’s long-standing belief that music and film, when rooted in prayer and integrity, can heal, teach, and unite.
For the Jesuit Music Ministry, 2025 was especially fruitfulflourishing. The inaugural Purihi’t Pasalamatan Songwriting Competition nurtured a new generation of Filipino liturgical composers inspired by the legacy of the great Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ.
JMM also brought home an Awit Award for “Jesus, Best Friend,” a gentle hymn of trust sung by the Ateneo Boys Choir—affirming that faith-filled music continues to find new voices. Beyond awards, JMM’s takeover of Spotify’s Papuri Playlist during Holy Week and Advent brought Filipino sacred music to global audiences—meeting people where they are, and inviting prayer into everyday routines.
Meanwhile, Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM reached new heights in its sixth year. The inauguration of a new studio, deeper integration into Ateneo de Manila University’s Mission Integration cluster, and recognition as a three-time Spirit of College Radio Award honoree underscored the station’s ever-growing impact. Powered by its team of students, volunteers, and its “Keep the Faith: Daily Mass with the Jesuits” community, Radyo Katipunan remained a trusted space for dialogue, formation, and service- on air, online, and through outreach initiatives like Pamaskong Handog.
Also turning a new page was the JesCom Store, now relaunched as JesCom Exclusives, widening access to faith-inspired books, music, and multimedia that nourish prayer and reflection.
As 2026 begins, JesCom carries forward the lessons of the Jubilee Year of Hope: that media, when rooted in truth and compassion, can still form hearts, build community, and lead the way to God.
With gratitude for what has been, JesCom moves ahead with renewed resolve—to continue telling stories that matter, and to keep hope fully alive on the air, on screen, and in song.
AMDG
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