By the time St. Ignatius died in 1556 at the age of 64, the Society of Jesus had opened 35 schools and introduced about 1,000 members to the order.

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.

Celebrating Ignatius at 500 reminds us of how he arduously collaborated with God in His mission of reconciling the world. A mission he appropriated and made his own. All through his life, Ignatius ...

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 ...

One of the readings which can be used for the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola is Luke 14,26-33. In these words to a crowd Jesus speaks of what in the first century was called 'hatred'. In his ...

On July 31, 1859, Bishop Baraga returned to the area and dedicated the church to St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, whose feast is celebrated on that day.

Members of an Elite Group The Society of St. Ignatius recognizes individuals, foundations, and corporations with lifetime giving to Loyola of $100,000 and more. Through their gifts, these donors ...

Loyola (18-9, 8-5 Catholic-Blue) scored the first nine points of the game and led 27-10 at halftime, at which point St. Ignatius (11-14, 2-10) had made only three field goals.

A marketing campaign to celebrate Ignatius of Loyola's feast day creates a remarkable intersection of pop culture, digital media, and spiritual recruitment.

About 500 people packed the Saint Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church in Chestnut Hill on Tuesday morning for the funeral of John “Jack” Connors Jr., the locally renowned businessman, ...