News and Other Stories from OIS
Pope’s Prayer November 2024: For Those Who Have Lost a Child
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for those who have lost a child.
What does it mean to be Ignatian today?(Day of Prayer for CHI)
Last month, Comunidades Hispanas Ignacianas met for What does it mean to be Ignatian today?, part of a Day of Prayer and Reflection guided by Fr. Javier Bailén, SJ. Watch the video!
Listening to God like Ignacio
This past weekend, participants from Pennsylvania experienced the Silent Ignatian Retreat, Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio.
Pope’s Prayer October 2024: For a Shared Mission
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for a shared mission.
The School of Ignatian Spirituality Wraps Up the 2023-2024 Term
This past September participants from three Jesuit parishes completed their almost one-year training in the School of Ignatian Spirituality in Spanish, offered by Ministerio Hispano Ignaciano, a ministry of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality.
Pope’s Prayer September 2024: For the Cry of the Earth
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for the cry of the earth.
ARTICLE: A Conversation Among Spiritual Directors of Color
Planned by a Leadership Team of four Ignatian Spiritual Directors of Color, this conversation created space for participants to engage in honest conversation about their experience as Spiritual Directors of Color and fostered cultural bonds of community. Read more!
Meet the New Supervision Graduates from Fordham University!
We are delighted to celebrate this year’s eight graduates of Fordham University’s Advanced Certificate in Supervision (ACS) program through its Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education (GRE).
Pope’s Prayer August 2024: For Political Leaders
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for political leaders.
OIS Welcomes Paulina Canales, Dave de la Fuente, and Fr. Jack Fagan, SJ
The Office of Ignatian Spirituality is pleased to welcome two new staff members. Fr. Jack Fagan, SJ, to the role of Capellan de las Comunidades Hispanas Ignacianas; and Dave de la Fuente to the role of Associate Director for Ignatian Young Adult Ministries with responsibility for the Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) program.
News from Comunidades Hispanas Ignacianas
News and updates from the Comunidades Hispanas Ignacianas programs of Atlanta, GA, and Chestnut Hill, MA.
A Graced In-Person Visit Between Virtual Friends
Most Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) cohorts meet in person each month. The virtual cohort, however, meets online, enabling participation from people residing outside of the cities where CLA is offered. While the meetings are virtual, the community that is built is very real. In May 2024, two members of the 2021-2023 virtual cohort, both living in Africa, decided to get together in person. Elena Habersky traveled from Egypt to visit Agnes Mucuha and her family at their home in Kenya. Both CLA alums share their reflections on this graced visit…
Pope’s Prayer July 2024: For the Pastoral Care of the Sick
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for the pastoral care of the sick.
Pope’s Prayer June 2024: For Migrants Fleeing Their Homes
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for migrants fleeing their homes.
ISDI Offers a Conversation Among Spiritual Directors of Color
This unique program brought together spiritual directors from a variety of churches, faith traditions and spiritual paths and created space for participants to name influential people who have shaped them into the people they are today and pray together for an end to racism.
May 2024 Newsletter
The Spiritual Exercises offer a way of learning to pray and to talk about God. They offer a way to express one’s relationship with Christ with oneself, others, the world, and the Church.