Letter from the Director

Dear Ignatian Network,

In our office, at ISN programming, and in communication with members and friends, the resounding message is that we are thriving as a “network that networks for justice.”

Each year, as part of the Ignatian family, we renew our commitment to intentionally seek out ways to connect individuals and groups engaged in work for justice—to bridge generations, institutions, and organizations—to provide time and space to share ideas, recommit ourselves to the work we do, and recenter our efforts in the context of Ignatian spirituality.

Over the past 12 months, our work was animated by Pope Francis’s monumental visit to the United States, and his historic address to Congress. The scope of the Ignatian network was powerfully evident surrounding this event, as ISN mobilized more than 38,000 individuals to attend “Pope2Congress” watch parties in their schools, parishes, ministry offices, and homes. We have continued our work to form leaders of all ages through our dynamic and growing programs and resources for high school and college students, parishioners, and alumni—all designed to support the Ignatian network’s commitment to explore the intersection between faith and social justice.

Sincerely,

Christopher Kerr
ISN Executive Director