We offer a variety of programs—including retreats, prayers, workshops, and lectures—that promote conversations about the Jesuit mission and provide insights into the teachings of St. Ignatius. 


Details of the St. Ignatius statue in front of Higgins Hall.


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19th Annotation
<p>The 19th Annotation is a &quot;retreat in daily life&quot; to go through the Spiritual Exercises: meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices, developed by St. Ignatius Loyola, to help deepen your relationship with God.</p>
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Alpha Sigma Nu
<p>Alpha Sigma Nu is the honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education, which recognizes students who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty, and service.</p>
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Breathe
<p>Breathe is a half-day silent retreat to take a break from the day-to-day, reflect, and clear your mind and thoughts.</p>
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Compañía Pilgrimage
<p>Administrators and faculty involved in the Compañía Pilgrimage travel to Spain and Rome to retrace some of the key steps in the unfolding life journey of Ignatius Loyola.</p>
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Discernment in the Workplace
<p>Discernment in the Workplace is a six-week program to help you understand the art and skills of discernment as an organic part of your work life.&nbsp;</p>
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Foundations
<p>Foundations helps people explore the basics of Ignatian prayer. The program is divided into six one-hour sessions, which include a presentation on an Ignatian theme, followed by a discussion.</p>
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Ignatian Colleagues Program
<p>The Ignatian Colleagues Program is a national program of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities designed to educate and form administrators and faculty more deeply in the Jesuit Catholic tradition of higher education.</p>
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Ignatian Silent Retreat
<p>The Ignatian Silent Retreat offers relevant presentations based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius followed by suggestions for prayer and abundant time for reflection.</p>
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Jesuit Fellow
<p>The in-residence “Jesuit Fellow” position is available to any Jesuit around the world interested in spending four to nine months at Boston College collaborating with The Center and other pastoral ministries.&nbsp;</p>
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Lecture Series
<p>The Center for Ignatian Spirituality offers lectures about the Jesuit mission and its relationship with culture and other religious traditions.&nbsp;</p>
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Prayers at the Center
<p>The Center for Ignatian Spirituality offers in-person noontime prayer sessions during the liturgical season of Lent.&nbsp;</p>
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The Trail
<p>The Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Intersections, and the Museum of African American History invite you to walk the Black Heritage Trail and Museum to reflect about change, challenge, and transformation.</p>
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