Introduction to Jesuit Education
The Spanish Olive
An account of the life of Saint Ignatius as told on YouTube by a Spanish olive, a humorous and accurate look into the founding member of the Society of Jesus
Shared Vision video series
A three part series that explores the history of the Jesuits, the spirit and insights of their founder St. Ignatius of Loyola and the guiding vision that animates Jesuit education.
Understanding our Jesuit Heritage, Living the Mission - Xavier University
Furthering your Understanding of the Jesuit mission
Speeches of Peter Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., S.T.D.
Father General of the Society of Jesus 1983-2008
Santa Clara University Address
Speeches and articles of Adolfo Nicolas, S.J.
Father General of the Society of Jesus, 2008-present
Loyola Marymount University Address
Interreligious Dialogue: The Experience of Some Pioneer Jesuits in Asia
General Congregation 34
Decree 2 "Servants of Christ's Mission"
Decree 3 "Our Mission and Justice"
Decree 4 "Our Mission and Culture"
Decree 5 "Our Mission and Interreligious Dialogue"
Decree 13 "Cooperation with Laity in Mission"
Decree 14 "Jesuits and the Situation of Women in Church and Civil Society"
Decree 17 "Jesuits and University Life"
Decree 26 "Conclusion: Characteristics of Our Way of Proceeding"
General Congregation 35
Pope Benedict XVI Address to General Congregation 35
Decree 3 "Challenges to Our Mission Today"
Decree 6 "Collaboration at the Heart of Mission"
31 Days with Ignatius
31 presentations on Ignatian Spirituality meant for the 31 days of July, the month in which the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola is celebrated, but entirely appropriate year round!
Ignatian News Network
Catholic Church Social Teachings
Stewardship, Sustainability and Catholic Social Teaching
The University ACSS (Advisory Council on Stewardship and Sustainability) webpage outlines the emphasis the Catholic Church and the Society of Jesus have placed on care for creation with appropriate documents related to stewardship and sustainability.
Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Pope John Paul II
Catholic Social Teaching
Further documents on Catholic Social Teaching, including the Social Encyclicals, can be found on the Vatican website. Once in the site choose the Supreme Pontiffs link, choose the particular Pope you are researching, choose the encyclicals link on the left column and choose the appropriate title.
The Church in the 21st Century
"Higher Standards: Universities can help the Church recover its voice" Dean Brack
Ignatian Pedagogy Videos
Using the YouTube format, the Office of Mission has begun producing videos to address the use of Ignatian pedagogical tools in our everyday work at the University. Using the links below, we encourage you to view the videos and use them through your work at the University.