Here’s how this Iberian soldier-turned-priest and missionary was canonized a saint and came to be the protector and patron of soldiers across the world. The soldier Ignatius was the youngest of ...

Volunteers act on principles of soldier-turned-St. Ignatius By Kathleen Burgess Aug 6, 2021 Kathleen Burgess recruits and oversees the Albany chapter volunteers of the IVC.

“SOLDIER. Sinner. Saint.” So goes the subtitle of the first full-length color film on St. Ignatius, “Ignacio de Loyola,” whose feast day we celebrate today. And, as if by design—no, by ...

St. Ignatius is the patron saint of the Jesuits, spiritual retreats, educators, the Basque country and soldiers. Francisco Herrera (attr.), “Glorification of St. Ignatius of Loyola” (photo ...

Ignatius Loyola was beatified by Pope Paul V in 1609 and canonized by Pope Gregory XV in 1622. He was declared patron of all spiritual retreats by Pope Pius XI in 1922 and also a patron of soldiers.

On July 31, the Society of Jesus marks the 466th anniversary of the death of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Born into a wealthy Basque family, Ignatius of Loyola (1491 – July 31 ...

This is an oil on canvas portrait of St. Ignatius of Loyola by Giuseppe Franchi. St. ... By 30, he is a soldier defending a fortress in Pamplona against the French.

Today is July 31st, your Feast Day, and here I am writing a letter to you, one of God’s illustrious saints.

Happy Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola James Martin, S.J. July 30, 2009 Tomorrow, July 31 (or today depending on when you're reading this) is the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society ...

In 1491, a child named Iñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola was born in the Basque region of Spain. This child would later be known as Ignatius of Loyola, the esteemed founder of the Jesuit order. The place ...

Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre is inviting Catholics in the diocese to participate in activities marking the Ignatian Year to celebrate the life and teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola.