On November 1, we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. Traditionally, we recognized those men and women who have been officially recognized by the Church for their holiness in Christian life. It seems to me that the feast offers those of us who share Ignatian Spirituality an opportunity to be aware of the names of the [...]

For about twenty years the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Deacon Formation Program has included the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in the formation of deacon candidates and their wives. Deacon Jerry Cellner, the Director of the Deacon Formation Program, says that the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are often named as a highlight of [...]

This year, Jesuit Volunteer Corps is celebrating 50 years of service with a special Mass, reception and dinner. Attending will be two honored guests: Chris Fellenz, Executive Director, JVC:Southwest 18984-1987, and Kathleen Hauser, Executive Director, JVC: East 1983-present. Rev. John McGarry, SJ, Provincial of the California Province, will preside at the multi-lingual Mass. Saturday, November [...]

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps Los Angeles will honor Sr. Peg Dolan, RSHM, recipient of the 2006 Della Strada Award. Sr. Peg is a member of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. She has ministered many years at Loyola Marymount University as a chaplain in Campus Ministry and in Alumni Relations. She has also served [...]