Jesuit Collaborative

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The process of discerning how to move forward in the ministry of the Spiritual Exercises throughout the three East Coast provinces began recently in New York with full-day sessions in Rochester and New York City.  On June 19th, approximately 30 people met at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, and on June 26th, approximately 40 people gathered at Regis High School in Manhattan.
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Participants in the Program in Directing the Spiritual Exercises co-sponsored by Fairfield University and The Jesuit Collaborative (TJC), program faculty members, Ignatian ministry practitioners, and friends of TJC gathered at Bellarmine Hall on the campus of Fairfield University for a delightful summer evening of fellowship and refreshment.  Jim Conroy, S.J., TJC's executive director, welcomed the guests, and Jim Bowler, S.J., faculty member, spoke about the program within the context of collaboration. Continue Reading »

Building on appointments made earlier this year and continuing its strategic expansion, The Jesuit Collaborative Board of Directors welcomed two new members at its most recent meeting.   The new directors bring a range of experience and expertise to the Board including leadership in strategic growth planning and partnerships.  More about these new directors follows including their backgrounds and why they are excited to join the Board. Continue Reading »

Spring 2010

Dear Friends of The Jesuit Collaborative,

How can the wonderful gift of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius be made more available to more people in more places? Continue Reading »

Responding to priorities identified by the Provincials of the Maryland, New York, and New England Provinces, The Jesuit Collaborative (TJC) is facilitating a process of discernment on how to organize and conduct the ministry of The Spiritual Exercises in the future.  Continue Reading »

At a recent meeting of the CLIA-Boston program, young adult participants heard from a panel of four distinguished Catholic professionals about their experience of bringing together work and faith.  The panelists openly shared and engaged in a lively discussion about how their faith has impacted their lives, challenges to living their faith in the workplace, how they pray in the midst of their busy lives, and where they have seen Jesus along the way.  Panelists included: Patricia Byrne, a member of The Jesuit Collaborative board of directors and Administrative Dean of the Har Continue Reading »

The Jesuit Collaborative is blessed with the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors.  They bring outstanding talents and new strengths to an already exceptional Board and share a strong commitment to advance TJC's mission.  The new directors widen the scope of the Board's expertise, with professional backgrounds in ministry and business.  With roots in Washington, D.C., they help balance the Board's geographic representation across TJC's Atlantic region.

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The Jesuit Collaborative recently welcomed a new member to the team, Alyssa Adreani who joined the staff in January as an intern.  Alyssa is a member of the inaugural cohort of the Contemplative Leaders In Action Program – Boston.  Alyssa is a full-time student at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry, pursuing her goal of becoming a hospital chaplain.  She graduated from Boston University in 1998 with a BA in Linguistics and Anthropology and an MA in Appl Continue Reading »

Drawing on "The Annunciation" (1898), a painting by Henry O. Tanner, for inspiration, Jim Conroy, S.J., led a series of Ignatian Advent meditations.  Members of The Jesuit Collaborative community gathered in Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., in prayerful anticipation of our Lord's coming and enjoyed festive receptions following the meditations.  Continue Reading »