Ignatian Spirituality

Who is Ignatius of Loyola?

St. Ignatius of Loyola was a Basque Spaniard who lived from 1491-1556. During his recovery from the battle in Pamplona at his family castle, God began to stir his heart and begin his conversion.

Who are the Jesuits?

The Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, are a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers founded nearly 500 years ago by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The Society of Jesus is made up of geographical territories called “provinces.”

What is Ignatian Spirituality?

From the insight arose the basis of Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, the preeminent book on Ignatian Spirituality that has transformed the lives of many people over the centuries.