A simple truth – God will meet us where we are – is at the heart of urban pilgrimages, more commonly known as retreats on the streets.  

We are pleased to share with you the Summer 2021 edition of the Jesuit Office of Advancement Newsletter. In this edition, you will hear stories of Jesuits, Benefactors, and Jesuit Apostolic works. But you won’t read much about events. Curtailed by the pandemic, the Jesuits genuinely miss the opportunity to meet you in person and look forward to the (hopefully soon) return to in-person activities

A Directed Retreat provides you with individual direction in an environment of silence and prayer.

A Weekend Directed Retreat is a time for you to come and see for yourself and to meet God in a new and personal way. You will have the opportunity of meeting several times with a spiritual director who will accompany you on your prayer journey.

Journeying with Hildegard of Bingen, Margerite Bourgeoys, and Etty Hillesum. Facilitated by Alana Forrester.

This virtual guided retreat, based on St. Ignatius’ “Contemplation to Know the Love of God” as understood by Teilhard de Chardin, will begin by focusing on images and descriptions of God in Scripture and Tradition.

In April of this year, Marcelle De Freitas was appointed by Provincial Erik Oland, SJ, to the position of President of Loyola High School and Director of the Apostolate.

On Reconciliation Between the Jesuits of Canada and Indigenous Peoples Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Hendzel has always felt a calling to both academic study and pastoral ministry; his Jesuit formation helped him see how he could embrace both.  

A specific form of spiritual conversation is proving very useful in helping groups to collaborate more fully with the work of the Holy Spirit in the world.

A new context places the Gesù-Centre de créativité within the Canada-wide network of Jesuit works and communities as an important and meaningful hub for the Jesuits, who want to increase their presence in downtown Montreal. 

Kevin Kelly, SJ, shares how he discovered his own vocation through his many years working at the pharmaceutical company Merck – and how the lessons from his time in business have helped him to lead others to God today.