about us
Our mission
Loyola Institute for Spirituality, a sponsored ministry of Jesuits West Province, offers a dynamic approach to Ignatian spirituality. We invite, accompany, and empower individuals and communities to deepen their awareness of and response to God’s active, loving presence in their lives, in the lives of others, and in the world.
who we are
Loyola Institute for Spirituality (LIS) was founded by the Jesuits in 1997 to bring Ignatian spirituality to people in their everyday lives throughout Southern California and to form laity to carry on the legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Today our ministry spans the country with in person and online offerings. Our organization is dedicated to helping people discover and nurture God’s presence within them. Our work is guided by the Universal Apostolic Preferences as set by the Society of Jesus which consist of walking with the excluded, journeying with youth, showing the way to God, and caring for our common home.
what we do
Loyola Institute for Spirituality invites people to discover a deepening self-awareness and love of God. LIS meets people where they are and provides opportunities for leadership development, formation, retreats, workshops, and days of reflection to serve individuals, groups, and organizations. Programs are offered online or on-site and in multiple languages.
For groups and organizations, programs can be tailored to your communities and to meet your needs, online or onsite. Please contact us directly to discuss.
To hear more about Loyola Institute for Spirituality and the impact it has had on our participants, please view the video below.